Childminder in Bradford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular child protection training and completing her own research online. She understands how to recognise the signs of abuse and is aware of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder shares how she will risk assess the premises and outings to help minimise hazards and promote children's safety. n The childminder discusses the importance of building positive relationships with children and supporting their emotional well-being from the start. She explains how she will work closely with parents to gather key information about their child's care and learning needs. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will use this information to provide familiar daily routines and play equipment to help children settle in. n The childminder has an understanding of the early years foundation stage and

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learning and development requirements. She explains her use of observations to assess children's progress and stage of development. The childminder discusses how she will use this knowledge to plan for children's learning according to their interests and individual needs. n The childminder has arrangements in place to monitor children's learning, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder has considered arrangements for managing children's behaviour. She explains how she will have high expectations of children. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to be kind, caring and respectful towards others. n The childminder shares how she will teach children to make healthy choices, for example by providing nutritious snacks and meals. She will encourage children to spend time outdoors, be active and take walks in the local area. n The childminder has arrangements in place to help to evaluate the quality of her

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setting. She plans to do this by gathering the views of parents, children and other professionals to help make improvements to her service. The childminder recognises the importance of accessing regular training for her continued professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629613 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10207481 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She works with her co-childminder from her co-childminder's home in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification and her co- childminder holds early years professional status.

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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 this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder reviewed the areas of the premises used for the care of children. n The childminder explained the curriculum plans and how the setting is organised. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks for all adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector considered the childminder's plans for working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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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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