Childminder EY436871

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 relaxed and inviting environment. Children demonstrate confidence and excitement as they explore the stimulating environment. They seek out the childminder during their play, and go to her for comfort and reassurance. Children feel happy, safe and secure with her. The childminder is calm, positive and consistent in her approach. She treats children with respect. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share, take turns and develop firm friendships with each other. The childminder uses every opportunity to praise and recognise children's efforts. This helps to support children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Overall, children benefit from a broad range of activities that promotes their achievements across all areas of the curriculum. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. She gathers detailed information from parents before their children start. This helps the childminder to plan activities that build on what children already know and can do. The childminder closely tracks and monitors children's development. She is able to quickly identify potential gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required. The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's next steps in learning and supports them with ideas about how to help with children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows when to support children's development and join in their play, making suggestions and comments to support their learning. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to count and compare quantities during activities, to extend their mathematical skills further. n Children strengthen their small muscles, for example, when they use tools and cutters to manipulate dough into a variety of shapes. Children develop their large muscles when they run and climb in the outdoor space. They go on regular walks into the community, visit parks and other places of interest, such as forest school sessions. n Children develop a keen interest in literacy. They show a love of books and enjoy snuggling up to the childminder while she reads stories. Children join in with familiar phrases they know. They enjoy choosing another book and are eager to share it with the childminder. The childminder asks questions and

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need to do better?

introduces new vocabulary to extend children's developing communication skills. However, on occasion, the childminder does not model the correct pronunciation of familiar words. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop skills that will help them in the future. For example, they practise their cutting skills and tidy away the toys when they have finished. The childminder also takes children out into the community daily, where they have opportunities to develop their

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11 February 2020 social skills, such as at toddler groups. n Children are beginning to learn about different cultures through a variety of activities, including talking about festivals and looking at books. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year and enjoy taking part in related activities. Children are developing their understanding and respect for other people and differences. n The childminder places a good focus on ensuring children's good health and well-being. Children develop a good understanding of leading healthy lifestyles. They choose healthy options, such as fruit and breadsticks at snack time. The childminder teaches children about effective hygiene practices. For example, they learn to wash their hands before they eat or after using the toilet. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment positively about the care that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make. Written

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comments include, 'He has flourished in what he knows and can do'. The childminder shares information with other settings children that attend, to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder takes account of the views of children and parents to evaluate her practice. She notes the activities that children ask for and ensures that she provides these. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills to enhance her practice. She works closely with other childminders to share good practice and help her to plan effectively for children's learning outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme behaviours. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills updated. She understands the procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. The childminder supervises children conscientiously and teaches them how to play safely together. Robust risk assessment are in place. These are adapted for outings and in the outdoor area to help children to be safe at all times.

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should:

n develop further opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during activities, to enhance their understanding of early mathematical concepts n model the correct pronunciation of words, to help children develop their speaking skills fully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436871 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10074983 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 2 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ilkley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed a range of activities and evaluated the impact of the quality of teaching on children's learning. The inspector asked the childminder to evaluate one of her activities. n The inspector interacted with the children. She spoke to the childminder and discussed her evaluation and monitoring of the setting. n The inspector looked at documentation, including safeguarding policies and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

11 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

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