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 caring and nurturing approach. Children settle quickly and form trusting relationships with her. Young children and babies seek comfort from her if they become upset or are in the presence of strangers. She helps to develop their confidence and offers a reassuring hug. Generally, children behave well. However, children are still learning how to regulate their own emotions. They do not yet understand the impact that their feelings and behaviours have on others. Despite this, children develop good social skills. They form friendships with one another and join in with group activities. Children participate in simple tasks that are appropriate to their stage of development. For example, they help to prepare the table for snack time and learn to tidy away resources. Children demonstrate good self-care skills. They follow good hygiene practices and understand why it is important to keep ourselves healthy. Children demonstrate a

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The provision is good

keen interest in storybooks. They listen to their favourite stories being read by the childminder and excitedly retell these to others. Children finish off sentences with eagerness and talk about the different objects and characters they can see on the pages. In addition, they join in with familiar songs and rhymes. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills. Children are equipped with the key skills needed for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a wealth of experiences to help them learn about their natural world. She provides opportunities for children to take part in physical activities, including woodland walks. Children enjoy looking for creatures and insects. They recall moments when they spotted a squirrel and talk about the different plants they saw, including snowdrops and crocuses. n Children are provided with healthy choices during mealtimes. They benefit from nutritious and home-cooked food. The childminder teaches children where food comes from. She completes training which she evaluates and puts into practice. For example, she has completed a training course in helping 'fussy eaters' and supports children to try a range of healthy foods. Children help to grow herbs and vegetables. They use these during cooking activities. n Children learn how to operate simple technology. For instance, they press

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different buttons to make musical sounds on an electronic keyboard. Older children operate model trains and watch as they whizz around large train tracks. n Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents provide an abundance of praise for the childminder. They comment on how quickly their children settle at the provision. Additionally, they offer praise about the information that the childminder provides for them to help continue their children's learning at home. Parents replicate activities that children have enjoyed at the childminder's setting. For instance, they provide activities that help to develop children's

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25 February 2020 understanding of Arctic animals and their habitats. n The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning. She understands what children know and what they need to learn next. However, older children are sometimes not challenged enough in their learning. The childminder does not give children enough time to think critically before stepping in to help or offering an alternative. Despite this, children make good progress. n Children regularly use mathematical language throughout their play. They learn to count different items of food during pretend play games and story sessions. The childminder helps children to make large towers using bricks, and encourages children to make comparisons between different lengths. Children actively take part in a magnetic fishing game. They correctly identify the numbers on their chosen fish. n Children develop good imaginative skills. They confidently offer visitors pretend

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cups of tea and pieces of cake. Young children dress up wearing hard hats and pretend to be builders, using construction toys. This helps to promote children's creative skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder supervises children well. She shows a clear understanding of how to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder demonstrates awareness of wider safeguarding concerns and undertakes training to update her knowledge. She has detailed policies and procedures in place which provide details of who to contact if she had a concern about a child's safety or welfare.

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should:

n refine children's awareness of how to regulate their emotions and help them to recognise how their behaviours have an impact on others n extend activities to help to provide children with enough challenge and deepen their engagement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381590 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10106507 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bingley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 an 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 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

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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