Childminder EY548683

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder aims to provide a home-from-home environment that works for children and parents alike. She involves families at the centre of everything she does. Parents are extremely satisfied with the care and information they receive from the childminder regarding their children's development. The childminder creates a happy and energetic atmosphere where children grow in confidence and feel motivated to join in. The childminder monitors children's progress as she observes them during play. She identifies any individual or group learning gaps and, in general, works swiftly to close them.

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The provision is good

Communication skills are very well supported. The childminder and her assistants model language effectively to children and provoke their thoughts during play. As a result, children hold detailed conversations and ask questions to further their own learning. Children enjoy investigating in the playroom and in the outdoor area. They demonstrate early science skills as they watch and discuss ice melting, and mix with paint and foam.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to behave well and praises them for their achievements. They receive stickers for making marks and having a go at writing their names. Children are emotionally secure and have high levels of self-esteem. They use this to help younger children join in by confidently showing them what to do. The childminder and her assistant give children clear instructions and explanations during tasks. This enables children to respond swiftly, develop a positive attitude towards learning and persevere. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are independent and show unique personalities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder tailors the curriculum to suit children's interests and expected stages of development. She offers them a wide range of exciting resources to spark their imagination. The childminder asks children to remember prior learning and uses their responses to extend their knowledge further. Children often recall tales from books and create their own stories. n Children develop both small- and large-muscle skills. They climb and run in the outdoor space daily. Additionally, they use a variety of tools to manipulate dough and use tweezers to move and count small 'snowballs' into the corresponding tubes. Children develop mathematical skills in almost all the activities they participate in. The childminder and her assistants are consistently good at counting with children and encouraging them to think about size and shape. Children make repeating patterns using wooden hoops and pebbles. The childminder adds challenge as they get the hang of it.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works hard to maintain and improve her provision and skills.

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need to do better?

29 January 2020 She supports her assistants to develop their teaching knowledge in order for them to have the most impact on children. She works closely with the local school and other professionals to seek advice and broaden the opportunities she can offer. Furthermore, she values feedback from parents and uses children's requests to enhance her setting. n Care practices are very good. As children line up to use the bathroom they explain the routine to the inspector. They say that they are going to the toilet, washing their hands and drying them before they eat their lunch. Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. They are provided with hearty home-cooked food accompanied by a variety of fruit and vegetables. n Pre-school aged children are very well supported in their learning and are prepared for their next stages. The childminder follows their developmental needs closely and adds challenge where suitable. However, on occasions, not all

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need to do better?

children are fully engaged in play, as some activities are not consistency adapted to meet their needs. n Although children are competent at using technological devices, they do not fully understand their purpose, and potential risks. For example, children do not often use the internet. Therefore, they do not fully understand its values and limitations to help them to use it appropriately in the future. n Children learn about a wide variety of festivals and multicultural traditions. They spend a lot of time visiting playgroups and exploring the community, where they have chance to develop their social skills and understand the differences and similarities between people. The childminder provides a variety of dressing-up clothes, and children are free dress up and express themselves as they wish.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has embedded procedures for keeping children safe in her secure home. She understands her role in protecting children from harm and understands where to report any child protection concerns. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of child abuse and other safeguarding issues, including grooming and extreme behaviours. She ensures her assistants maintain their secure knowledge. The childminder helps children to understand risks during their play. They are reminded to think about moving their toes before knocking a wooden tower down so they do not hurt themselves. The childminder and her assistants have valid first-aid qualifications.

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Due date

29 January 2020 ensure, even after notifying Ofsted of a new person working with children, that required application forms are fully submitted. 21/02/2020

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should:

n adapt resources and activities consistently to suit the needs of all children n develop children's understanding further of how to use digital technology and the internet safely and with purpose.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548683 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10143628 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 24 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistants and children at convenient times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of education delivered during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

29 January 2020 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

29 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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