Eggett, Marina

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children. Children thrive in this outstanding setting. They work exceptionally well together when they make dens from blankets, large cardboard boxes and blocks. Children solve problems together and discuss how to build their den. They are very proud of their creations, demonstrating extremely high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Parents comment that their children are very happy, safe and extremely well cared for. Children demonstrate their happiness when they spontaneously sing as they play, and laugh and giggle together during activities.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans a motivating and challenging curriculum for all children. She provides them with an exciting range of sensory activities that help to excite their natural curiosity. Children are provided with many resources that can be used and moved in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder provides children with a large tray which contains sand, grass, wood and ice. She adds large toy dinosaurs, after recognising this is a current interest of children. Children excitedly experiment with how they can make the pretend dinosaurs hatch from the ice. They make predictions and use water, sand and sunlight to test out their theories. The childminder provides trails in the garden for younger children to explore different textures, such as grass, stones, mud and water, with their feet. Children's behaviour is excellent. They play cooperatively together and show kindness and consideration towards each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop their communication and language skills at every opportunity. Children eagerly wait for a turn to pick an object out of the 'song tray'. They join in enthusiastically with the words and actions of their favourite songs. The childminder encourages children to learn new vocabulary throughout all activities. For example, she introduces words such as 'runny' and 'solid' when children explore how materials change. Children confidently name their favourite dinosaurs and label their body parts, such as 'spine'. n Children develop their mathematical understanding exceptionally well. Younger children count how many spoons of flour they need when making play dough. Older children develop an understanding of concepts such as 'half', 'more' and 'less'. The childminder encourages children to use technology for a purpose. Children make records of their activities by taking photographs on children's

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cameras. Older children confidently find their favourite songs on electronic tablets. n The childminder provides an environment which is extremely successful in developing children's literacy skills. For example, books are displayed alongside

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20 February 2020 puppets and props to encourage children to develop a love of stories. Children arrange stones with letters on to make simple words, and access portable writing boxes when playing outside. Older children learn that print carries meaning. For example, they help the childminder to follow a recipe to make play dough. n Children show very high levels of independence. Older children wash their hands before meals without being asked, and pour their own drinks from a water dispenser. Children are involved in preparing their own meals. For example, they make pizzas and choose from a range of healthy toppings. Children have excellent opportunities to understand the world around them. They feed sugared water to bees, grow cucumbers and tomatoes in the garden, visit the Chinese supermarket and taste food from different countries. n The childminder provides innovative ways to encourage children to develop their

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small-muscle skills, in preparation for later writing. For example, children enjoy hammering golf tees into pumpkins and making marks in large trays of glitter. Older children write for a purpose when they write letters and pretend to post them. They take orders in the role-play area when they play 'cafes' with real food packaging. Younger children very successfully manipulate peas, sticks and dough to make models of their favourite dinosaurs. n The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their behaviour and learn to resolve their own conflicts. Children discuss what makes them 'happy', 'sad' and 'scared' during activities, which helps them to recognise their emotions. The childminder comments on children's actions, such as being kind and helpful. This helps children to understand how their actions can affect others. n The childminder has undertaken a huge amount of professional development

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since her previous inspection. She is extremely motivated and makes superb use of the information she gains from her training and research. For example, training around sensory play has had a very positive impact on the opportunities children have to investigate and explore.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed a wide variety of child protection training. She has an excellent knowledge of the potential signs of abuse. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Children are encouraged to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to keep themselves safe when using the internet and show an understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. They know that they must wash their hands 'to get the germs off' and put their hands over their mouths when they cough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302226 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10072767 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's development. The childminder and the inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written statements available.

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Inspection activities

20 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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20 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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