Childminder EY260694

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a home-from-home environment for children to learn in. He builds strong and long-lasting relationships with children and their families. Parents are more than happy with the care their children receive and the childminder responds swiftly to their requests. Children are safe and play happily in his care. The childminder is enthusiastic and encouraging towards children. They listen intently to his instructions and love taking part in group activities. For example, the childminder runs 'Ginger Bear' sessions for children to develop their speaking and social skills. They enjoy singing and playing musical instruments together, and talking about their feelings and friendships. Children are emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children's progress and their integration into early education. He aims to give all children the best start in life and provide them with the key skills they require for their future. The childminder monitors children's progress well from the start and intervenes appropriately to tackle any delays in development. Children feel valued in his care. Additionally, they behave well and learn to understand simple rules and boundaries. Children are kind and caring. Generally, they are provided with resources that interest them and mostly show positive learning attitudes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. He uses lots of new words with children who may be new to speaking and encourages them to take time to answer any questions. The childminder consistently talks to children and comments on their play to help them become confident with the English language. In addition, children can take home 'story bags' containing a book and a soft toy. The childminder encourages parents to read with children at home to continue their learning and love for stories. n The childminder regularly observes children's progress and spontaneously builds on their next stages in learning. When children are provided with toys from the wide range available, they enjoy their play and show increasing concentration skills. However, on occasion, some children are not given toys that engage them, or are left for long periods of time with nothing to stimulate them. This

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need to do better?

being said, children do make progress. n Children have daily opportunities to exercise and experience fresh air and nature in the outdoor area. They play ball games and climb on apparatus to develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. In addition, the childminder involves children in outings within the community, such as toddler groups and walks. Here, children form new friendships and recognise the differences and similarities people have.

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need to do better?

17 December 2019 n The childminder attends training courses as often as he can. He joins his co- childminder for online learning to broaden his knowledge and consistently ignite new ideas for his provision. The childminder adapts and develops his setting to deliver the early years curriculum. Children particularly enjoy accessing the interactive storage trolleys. They develop their mathematical context as they work out how wooden shapes fit into holes. They remain motivated to solve problems. Additionally, children make marks using chalks and a selection of hand-held tools. This increases their small-muscle skills. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder works with local schools children will attend in order to share information on a two-way basis. In addition, he consults with teachers and parents to help make children's transition smooth and enjoyable. Children are emotionally and developmentally

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need to do better?

supported before their move on to school. The childminder has excellent relationships with families of children who attend and has cared for lots of older siblings. Parents have built trust with the childminder and are confident to express their views and input ideas into the service. n Children show good exploratory skills and attempt tasks on their own. However, the childminder sometimes misses further opportunities to enhance these independence skills. For example, older children are not given the chance to chop or choose their own food at mealtimes or pour their own drinks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has maintained his awareness of child abuse. He recognises the potential signs and symptoms of a wide range of child protection issues. The childminder has updated his policy in line with the local safeguarding partnership changes. He knows where and who to contact in the case of a concern for a child's welfare. The childminder ensures his home is safe and completes regular risk assessments inside the home, outdoors and when taking children on outings. He has maintained a valid first-aid qualification and achieved a food and hygiene certificate for his good preparation of food. The childminder has a number of cats and dogs in his home. They are appropriately supervised around children.

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should:

n provide all children with stimulating resources that will interest them and consistently engage them in play n make the most of all opportunities to promote children's independence skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260694 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10073207 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. He works alongside another registered childminder from his home in Thornton, Bradford. The childminder operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. He holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years curriculum is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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