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

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Children are safe and happy. The childminder and children form close relationships. The childminder is sensitive to their needs and supports babies well when they show uncertainty of strangers in the home. She has high expectations for behaviour, and children respond well. She has recently introduced a reward chart to promote positive behaviour and it is working well. She plays games with children to help them learn to share and take turns. The childminder takes children on regular outings to the park and other places of interest to help them understand the wider world. They also visit local groups so that children have opportunities to socialise.

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The provision is good

Children are given lots of opportunities to explore using their senses. Babies investigate the objects in a basket. They observe how ribbons move, how bells jingle when shaken and what happens to bubbles when touched. The childminder makes some of her own resources to further stimulate children. For example, children observe what happens to paint as it is squashed and moved under plastic. Children are fully engaged in the activities and focus well.

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n Children develop their communication and language skills very well. The childminder chats with children and uses a running commentary during activities so that children know what is happening next. She uses a lively voice, with ups and downs to help babies tune in to what she is saying. They sing songs and look at books together. Babies learn new words. For example, when babies point to objects in the room, the childminder names them and encourages babies to copy. n The childminder uses her observations of children effectively to plan interesting and challenging activities. These are based on their next stage in learning and their interests. Children make good progress in readiness for school. n Children explore the environment and resources. They show persistence as they press buttons on the toy telephone to see what happens. n The childminder builds relationships with babies very well. She follows babies'

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need to do better?

lead by repeating noises that they make, and copies babies' actions to show that they are being listened to. n The childminder attends to children's care needs effectively. She is quick to recognise when children are hungry, tired or in need of a cuddle, and responds well to their individual requirements. n Children learn about food that is good for them. They visit the childminder's allotment where they help her water the vegetables and fruit. They then harvest the produce, help prepare it and often take some home to share with their family.

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 n The childminder has attended a health and nutrition course for children. She uses her knowledge to provide a healthy diet that follows children's dietary needs. Drinks are available for children in their own cups. However, the cups are not always accessible for children to remind them to drink and hydrate themselves frequently throughout the day. n Partnerships with other professionals are effective. The childminder communicates well with early years settings and local schools. When children attend two settings, the childminder ensures she shares valuable information about children's development to promote continuity in their learning. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the childminder's service. They report that their children make good progress in her care and that children are treated as individuals. The childminder shares a daily communication diary with parents and gets information about

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what children learn at home. n The childminder reflects well on her practice. She attends training to keep her skills up to date. She provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the provision. For example, she sends out comments forms to help her to identify any areas for future improvement. Children's views are also fully considered and this informs the planning of the activities and menus.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in her ability to identify and report concerns to other agencies if required. The childminder ensures that safeguarding and children's welfare are paramount. She carefully considers the planning of activities to ensure the safety of all children. Children are encouraged to learn about things that may cause them harm, such as the dangers posed by roads. The childminder risk assesses activities, including those outdoors or off site, and takes effective action to minimise hazards.

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should:

n give children more opportunities to develop their health and self-care skills and access water containers more easily.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298972 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10071494 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family and bank holidays. She provides funded early education for three- year-old children. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector engaged with and spoke to children attending the setting. n A tour of the property was undertaken. n Written views of parents were taken into consideration. n Children were jointly observed with the childminder. n The childminder discussed documents, such as policies, procedures and assessment arrangements.

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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

20 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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