Childminder in Bradford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of gathering information from parents when children first start at the setting. She understands how to use observation and assessment to help her to identify what children need to learn next. She intends to use children's interests to plan activities that help them to achieve well. n The childminder understands the need to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can identify possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. The childminder demonstrates awareness of wider safeguarding matters, such as keeping children safe online and the risk of radicalisation. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows how to identify and minimise risks to children in the setting effectively. n The childminder recognises the value of working in close partnership with parents. She plans to keep them well informed about their child's development.

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For example, the childminder will have daily conversations with parents and send them videos and photographs, such as through social media. She will provide ideas and activities to support children's learning at home. n The childminder understands how to teach children about equality and diversity. For example, she intends to celebrate different festivals with children, offer a variety of multicultural resources and spend time in the local community. n The childminder knows how to reflect on the quality of her practice and setting. She will gather feedback from parents to help her to identify any improvements needed. The childminder will evaluate the quality of her activities and ask children for their views and opinions. n The childminder explains how she will cater for children's individual needs, such as their dietary requirements. She knows how to get help from other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, if children require any

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This provision meets requirements

additional support. n The childminder understands the importance of building close relationships with children. She describes how she will foster their social skills and help to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302300 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10072768 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 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Bradford. She operates during term time from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the rooms to be used for childminding and discussed resources that the childminder intends to use. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including training records, children's records and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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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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