Jackson, Sarah

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

The childminder has effective and well-considered settling-in arrangements, which helps children to settle quickly into her care. She is very alert to babies' non-verbal cues and is responsive in meeting their individual needs. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages children to explore and investigate their surroundings inside and outside.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good grasp of their capabilities. She achieves a good balance between supervising children and allowing them the opportunity to be increasingly more independent and inquisitive. For example, as children try and steady themselves to climb the steps up to the slide, the childminder allows them to have a go. She remains close by, which enables her to provide support and reassurance as appropriate.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands how babies and young children learn and her curriculum reflects this. She takes account of what children can do and plans activities to build on their skills. This sequencing of learning helps to ensure that children acquire the knowledge and skills to help them make good progress over time. She gives children lots of encouragement to try new experiences and praises their efforts. This helps to develop children's confidence and emotional security as they test out their abilities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents and finds out about children's home routines and what they can do when they first start. She uses this information to meet children's individual needs and provide challenging activities that build on their existing skills. n The childminder introduces the children to lots of new experiences and has various resources to support this. She plans specific activities of focus to help babies develop key skills. However, she does not always consider the whole environment when doing so. At times, babies can become easily distracted by the wealth of resources around them. n The childminder recognises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's development. As a result, she plans regular outings and takes children to local groups to socialise with others of a similar age. This helps to develop their social skills and interactions with others. n Children enjoy outdoor play and become highly engaged as they try out all the

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different experiences. Babies enjoy pouring water and dropping in different items to watch them splash. They enjoy investigating how things happen as they press buttons and learn to control different actions on toys. n Babies use their senses to explore different materials. They enjoy the way the

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18 May 2022 rice feels as it pours through their fingers. They delight in the noise it makes as they move their hands quickly from side to side in the tray. Children develop their physical skills as they attempt to pour the rice into different-sized containers and are careful not to spill any. n The childminder skilfully supports children's language and communication. Children enjoy singing songs and action rhymes. The childminder pays close attention to what babies are telling her and listens and responds well to their early language. She teaches children new words and the correct way to say them by encouraging them to repeat these back to her. n The childminder achieves a good balance between offering children support and knowing when to step back. This allows children to persevere on tasks, investigate at their own pace and learn to work things out for themselves. n Children enjoy physical challenges and being active. They climb on large play

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equipment and learn how to use alternate feet to climb up the steps to the slide. They negotiate space well on ride-on toys as they skilfully manoeuvre around obstacles. n The childminder takes time to reflect on her practice and the different ways she can encourage children to develop skills through challenging activities. She keeps her knowledge updated through regular training. n The childminder keeps parents updated on how their children are progressing and the new skills they are learning. She explains to them the different ways in which they can support this learning at home. Together, they share their observations, which helps to give a shared view of the child's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and of the procedures for reporting any concerns to protect children. She also ensures that when she works with an assistant, they have the appropriate knowledge around safeguarding and of the need to report any concerns promptly and without delay. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if any allegations were to be made against her or her assistant and knows that these should be reported to the local authority designated officer as well as Ofsted. Risk assessments are effective. They include daily checks of the premises to ensure that risks to children are minimised.

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should:

n review how focused activities are planned and delivered to ensure that children do not become too easily distracted and are able to remain on task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431357 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10074861 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 31 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Allerton, Bradford, Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 May 2022 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

18 May 2022 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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