Childminder in Bradford

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

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a warm, caring and safe environment. The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information effectively to plan for children's individual learning. As a result, children settle well. They are provided with a good variety of play and learning opportunities and make very good progress. They behave very well and respond positively to adults and each other. Children take pride in little tasks they are asked to do and work with others well. For example, they happily help the childminder to get the builder's tray out from the storeroom and set up the activities.

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The provision is good

Children develop independence and self-confidence very well. They take care of their own self-care needs and make choices about what they want to do. For example, they decide on the type of buns they bake, with chocolate being a favourite. They decorate the buns with their own designs.

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The provision is good

The childminder strongly believes in children playing outdoors. Children go on adventures to the woods where they explore nature and build dens. They are encouraged to take manageable risks as they climb and balance, which builds confidence in their own abilities.

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need to do better?

n The very experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of activities inside and outside the home, that build on what children already know and can do. Children have swimming lessons and they also enjoy activities to build their social skills. For example, they visit playgroups and cafes where they meet a wide range of people. n The children develop their communication and language skills very well. The childminder talks with children about what she and they are doing, which helps children link words to actions. She asks them questions to recall past activities in their own words. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and answer for themselves, before answering for them. n Children have good opportunities to learn about numbers to promote their mathematical development. For example, as they bake, they observe numbers

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on the scales and count confidently when they place the bun cases in the tins. Children also learn to recognise numbers in fun ways, such as when they play bingo. n Children are inquisitive and explore different objects and textures. They observe how different water beads bounce. They excitedly talk about movement as they describe how the beads move backwards and forwards. Together with the

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14 January 2020 childminder, they accidently discover that the beads can be used to magnify writing and they explore this further. n Children are happy, settled and keen to learn. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, which fosters their security and emotional well-being. Children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them learn how to keep themselves and others safe. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and are becoming confident and independent learners. n Children learn about the benefits of a healthy and safe lifestyle. They are involved in the preparation of food and learn about food that is good for them. They help chop fruit and vegetables and make their own pizzas. Children show how they wash their hands correctly to get rid of the germs. However, some hygiene practices, such as everyone using the same towel, do not consistently

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reinforce children's growing awareness of how hygiene practices contribute to their good health. n The childminder adopts a positive attitude towards making improvements to practice and self-evaluates her provision. She keeps her core training up to date, such as first aid and safeguarding. She reads and shares practice with other childminders to update her skills. She seeks the views of parents and children and values their opinions to enhance the quality of the provision. n The childminder works very closely with parents to promote continuity of care and learning for children. They share information regularly about what children are doing in the setting and in the home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures regularly to keep herself up to date with any changes. The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a very good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident about her procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns. Risk assessments of her home and outings are completed regularly to minimise any risks to children. Policies and procedures effectively underpin her setting. As a result, children are protected.

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should:

n give children enough time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the importance of good hygiene and how it links with their health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302328 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10061704 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She is open Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family and bank holidays. She provides funded early education for four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the setting. n The inspector took the written views of parents and children into account.

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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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