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 creates a welcoming and homely environment where she provides a curriculum that focuses on children's individual learning needs. She has high expectations for all children in her care. The childminder gets to know the children well, right from the beginning of the childcare arrangement. Excellent settling-in arrangements help children to feel safe and secure. The childminder can confidently talk about children's abilities, likes and dislikes, and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do and identifies their next steps in learning accurately.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy, confident and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. For example, they use musical instruments and experiment with the different ways that they make sounds. The childminder sings familiar songs that they thoroughly enjoy. For instance, the childminder understands which songs children want her to sing, when children use their bodies to express themselves. Children are well behaved. They are keen to learn the rules and meet the high expectations set by the childminder. She quickly intervenes if behaviour is unwanted or likely to hurt someone. For example, she explains that children should leave the dog when she is asleep.

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need to do better?

n The childminder incorporates children's interests well into activities. For example, young children show an interest in a peekaboo game. The childminder provides sheer pieces of material and pretends to hide under them. Children giggle as they pull the cloth off and try to hide themselves underneath. The childminder introduces counting into the activity. She counts 'one, two' as she places the material on her head. This helps children to start to understand what counting means. n The childminder provides a rich language environment for children. She interacts skilfully and enthusiastically to help build children's understanding and speech. She emphasises new words in their play, repeating them so they hear how to say them correctly. Young children babble in response to what the childminder says. The childminder supports their learning further as she uses sign language, such as signs for 'sharing' and 'thank you'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to making the most of the local environment. She provides children with many fun experiences and activities. For example, they have regular visits to the local park. Children make dens, gather logs, climb trees and make mud pies. This supports children's understanding of the wider world effectively. n Children persevere well with activities and receive huge encouragement and praise from the childminder. For example, with support from the childminder,

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 they learn how to post plastic coins into a pig. They have great fun, laughing when the coin goes in. They persist at the game and eventually manage to do it by themselves. n The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's development and shares how they have been throughout the day. There is a close working partnership and parents frequently update the childminder on what their children achieve at home. Parents are complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment that their children love coming to play and often do not want to leave. The childminder has offered them advice along the way, such as for potty training. n Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They sit on the childminder's knee so that they can see the pictures. They join in as they attempt to turn the pages and point with their fingers at the pictures. Children develop a positive

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attitude towards learning. n The childminder teaches children to be caring towards others. They talk about food banks, family issues and why they should not waste food. Recently, the childminder introduced them to the concept of donating to charity. They discussed donating some of their Christmas gifts that they would receive from her. This helps children to learn through practical experiences and how they can positively contribute to society.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures. She can identify when a child may be at risk. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. However, the childminder has not progressed her own professional development to continuously develop her skills and teaching. She is aware of the 'Prevent' duty. However, she is not aware of all aspects, such as identifying where some concerns can come from. The childminder ensures that hazards are minimised and conducts risk assessments both at home and for outings. This helps her to keep children safe while they are in her care.

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should:

n develop a focused programme of ongoing professional development to raise the quality of care and teaching to the highest level, particularly with regard to the 'Prevent' duty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502969 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10069113 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 8 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Baildon, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector had a tour of the home and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

6 February 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

6 February 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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