Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Babies explore an environment that has been adapted well, overall, to suit their developmental needs. For example, resources are low to the ground and easy for them to use. They enjoy playing musical instruments and listening to the loud and quiet sounds they make. However, older children's needs have not been provided for in the same way. They spend time playing with toys that do not extend their thinking skills, and take part in activities that provide limited challenge and extension to their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's care needs are met, and the childminder has established relationships with all children. Those who are new to the setting are comfortable and happy within their environment. The childminder provides a safe space for children to explore. They get along well with others and have a positive attitude to the tasks on offer to them. Children behave well and do not show signs of frustration. They are kind to one another and happy to chat and approach others, including the inspector.

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need to do better?

n Older children enjoy spending time in group activities, singing songs and recalling stories of their choice. However, some younger children become restless when they are expected to sit for long periods. Their concentration abilities are sometimes over-challenged. Generally, teaching is appropriate for children's learning. However, the childminder does not always establish what she wants children to learn during planned activities. She does not always suitably challenge older children and promote their thinking skills. For example, children are given few resources to choose from and told how to create a birthday card. Children develop limited skills and little conversation is encouraged during the activity. Nevertheless, children are proud when they achieve something, and older children have a go at writing their names on their work. n The childminder reviews some aspects of her practice. She has completed

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need to do better?

mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, to keep her skills updated in order to keep children safe. However, she has not identified professional development opportunities to improve other areas of her practice. There are some gaps in her knowledge about how to support children's learning effectively. n Parents are informed of the experiences children have encountered during the day when they come to collect them. They are made aware of what food has been enjoyed and if they have had a sleep. However, the childminder has not established and maintained her own communication strategies to allow a two- way flow of information about children's learning needs or achievements. n Older children often count during play and have opportunities to use contextual

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need to do better?

29 September 2021 language as they recognise shapes and sizes within play. Children enjoy handling books and joining in with action songs. They enjoy developing their imagination skills in the play kitchen. n The childminder has created links with other settings that children attend. She passes any information on when she picks children up to ensure that any issues or assessments are shared. Children have opportunities to mix with other children from different settings and start to develop an acceptance of others. However, aside from learning about cultural festivals, children do not have opportunities to understand a wide range of differences people have.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has developed her knowledge of some wider safeguarding issues, such as exploitation and the 'Prevent' duty. She understands what to do in the event of a child protection concern, and she knows the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She has a policy in place for referring a child who may be at risk of harm. This is in line with local authority guidance. The childminder keeps her setting safe for children and parents to access.

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Due date

identify the development needs of children in order to challenge and extend their learning in all areas. 30/12/2021

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should:

n improve self-evaluation strategies to identify continual professional development needs n enhance communication methods with parents to share information about children's learning n broaden opportunities for children to learn about and respect other people's differences in their wider community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302115 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10208925 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 5 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Great Horton area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including evidence of suitability and children's records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on the children. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

29 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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Inspection activities

29 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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