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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder builds very strong relationships with children and their families. She talks to parents about their children's routines, likes and dislikes and their prior achievements. This helps her to plan for children's future learning from the outset. Children are motivated to learn and explore. They are happy, settled and form close bonds with the childminder. The environment is organised well to enable children to make choices in their play. Early mathematical concepts are taught well. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to incorporate counting, number recognition and problem-solving in children's play. Children are enthusiastic mathematicians and beam with pride as they count how many plastic monkeys they have and find the corresponding number cards. Children's language is fostered extremely well. They are making excellent progress in their speaking skills. The childminder joins in with their conversations, skilfully modelling and repeating

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The provision is good

words back. This helps children to hear the clear pronunciation of words. Children talk confidently about how they are feeling and make choices about what song they would like to sing.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder sets a good example through her gentle manner towards the children and has high expectations. She explains why behaviour such as jumping on the furniture is not appropriate. The children listen and respond well to the childminder. They use good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted.

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need to do better?

n Teaching is good. The childminder has good knowledge of child development and adapts her teaching to support children's different learning styles. Children benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that is closely linked to their individual interests and learning needs. The childminder regularly checks what children know, understand and can do. She uses this information to plan activities which are designed to help them to make progress across all areas of learning. However, the childminder does not consistently work with staff from other settings where children also attend, to regularly exchange information and further support children and their learning. n Older children are given many opportunities to develop their independence and are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. For example, they dress themselves and go to the toilet independently. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. For example, they climb, jump and dance.

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The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build children's positive self-esteem and confidence. n Children become engrossed in their play. They spend long periods skilfully hammering nails into wooden boards to make colourful mosaic pictures. Children

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29 July 2021 persevere when developing new skills, such as attempting to balance wooden blocks on top of each other. They repeat this again and again. This helps to promote their hand-to-eye coordination. n The childminder encourages parents and children to share their views about her setting. Throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder continued to support the children in her care. She regularly kept in touch via telephone calls and messages. Parents comment very positively about the childminder. They state that their children are very well looked after and are making good progress in their learning and development. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and enjoy learning outside. For instance, they visit forests and parks where they learn about animals, including alpacas. This helps them to learn about the world around them and the community in which they live. n The childminder is dedicated to improving her knowledge and skills. For

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example, she researches online and shares good practice with other childminders. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas for further improvement. For example, she has identified that she wants to further develop her understanding of different teaching approaches, particularly her understanding of how boys learn. n Children develop an understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks and confidently make their needs known. However, on occasion, the childminder does not remind children to wash their hands before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. For example, she knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to identify children who may be at risk of harm. She regularly updates her knowledge to ensure that it remains current. She understands the local authority procedures to follow if she needs to seek further help and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder closely supervises children as they play. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe when using resources and how to assess their own limitations.

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should:

n make even stronger links with other settings that children also attend, to exchange as much information as possible about children and their learning n reinforce children's awareness of good hygiene practices consistently, to build on their personal care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554248 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10174418 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Clayton, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had 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. n Documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults in the household, was scrutinised. n The inspector interacted with the children. She looked at written testimonials from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

29 July 2021 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 July 2021 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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