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

Children engage in activities of their choice and spend time completing them. They are very proud of their achievements and receive regular praise from the childminder. Children use a range of vocabulary to express themselves and talk about their feelings. They are happy and safe in the childminder's home and have close and trusting relationships with her. Children are settled and confidently explore their environment. During the inspection, they enjoyed inviting the childminder and the inspector to take part in reading and interactive games. Children love to listen to stories and use their imagination during role-play activities.

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The provision is good

Children understand and use mathematical ideas and words during their play. They use magnetic pieces to build structures. Children match shapes and patterns, and confidently count items they play with. Children often recall events they have done with the childminder, such as outings on a train and feeding animals outdoors. They are encouraged to build on this prior learning during planned activities with the childminder. Overall, the childminder plans for children's next stages in development well and has high expectations for children. Children's values and wishes are highly respected in the setting and they build their self-esteem. They are well mannered and follow rules and boundaries extremely well. The childminder supports children's behaviour fairly during their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to become independent and ready for changes in their lives, such as starting school. She uses secure strategies to support children and their families to settle quickly and be prepared for change. The childminder works well with other settings and regularly takes children to playgroups, where they can socialise. This has been particularly helpful for those children who have missed interactions during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. n The childminder has secure relationships with parents. She consistently informs parents about their children's learning. Parents speak highly about the childminder's care and support for their children. They comment on the wide range of activities and outings that she provides for their children. Additionally, parents are happy with the progress their children make. n The childminder works closely with other professionals and the local authority to

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need to do better?

ensure that her knowledge is up to date and to identify areas of improvement. The childminder self-evaluates effectively and has clear steps in place for the future of her setting and practice. n The childminder provides children with a safe outdoor space to play in and to develop their physical skills. In addition, children have regular opportunities to

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need to do better?

23 September 2021 explore their community. They visit local play areas and see the natural world. Children enjoy helping the childminder to make food in the kitchen and know when they need to wash their hands. The childminder offers a range of balanced meals and snacks, as well as water to drink. She is aware of how to keep children's teeth and bodies healthy. n The childminder supports children's learning well during most of their play. However, on occasion, children are not challenged or given enough time to think when asked a question. This sometimes interrupts children's thinking and minor learning opportunities are missed. Nevertheless, the childminder repeats tasks with children to check their learning and adds new ideas each time. Children make progress. n Children have a love for reading, and they have opportunities to recognise words and text in their play and the environment. However, the childminder is not

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need to do better?

aware of the prior skills that children need to be ready to learn about letters and the sounds they represent. For example, when spelling words and names, the childminder uses both upper- and lower-case terminology. This occasionally confuses older children and does not support the teaching of phonics. n The childminder promotes and values differences with children and helps them be accepting of their friends. She adapts her practice to include all children and identifies their individual needs. However, the childminder does not consistently embed a gender-neutral environment to encourage children to develop respect for others. For example, on occasion, she uses stereotyped genders when children are playing, such as 'fireman' and 'policeman', and refers to a doll automatically as 'she'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands a range of indications suggesting child abuse and neglect. Additionally, she is aware of broader safeguarding issues, such as extreme behaviours and child exploitation. The childminder has up-to-date policies in line with the local authority requirements. She knows her role and responsibility when reporting a child protection concern. The childminder has recently completed a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and understands what to do in the event of an accident. She regularly risk assesses her home and outdoor space in order to keep children safe in her care.

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should:

n develop teaching strategies that challenge children even further during their play n provide a consistent approach to help children prepare for their reading and writing abilities, including teaching phonics correctly when children are ready

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should:

23 September 2021 n ensure that non-gender stereotypical pronouns are used within play to promote children's respect for different people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302546 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10072773 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 2 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1982 and lives in Queensbury, Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk of the areas used by the children and discussed the setting's aims. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on the children. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided. n The childminder provided documentation for the inspector to sample, including evidence of suitability and children's records.

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Inspection activities

23 September 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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23 September 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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