Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum with a strong emphasis on communication and literacy. Babies and toddlers sit on the carpet. They look forward to daily opportunities to sing songs and listen to stories. Babies and toddlers say 'hello' to their friends. They answer 'yes' when asked if they are happy. Babies and toddlers have opportunities to feel different textures in storybooks. They listen to words and learn new vocabulary, such as 'squishy', 'velvety', 'bumpy' and 'fluffy'. Toddlers attempt to copy some of these words. Babies and toddlers are excited to see what might be on the next page of the book. They begin to understand that print carries meaning. The childminder has high expectations of all children. Children develop the skills they need for their move on to school.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has placed further emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children have excellent behaviour and consistently positive attitudes towards their play and friends. They are highly motivated and very eager to join in, share and cooperate with each other. Children describe themselves as a 'team' when they talk about being kind to each other. They demonstrate how they are happy and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n Toddlers pick up curtain rings and place them on the 'mug tree'. They take them off and put them back on again. Toddlers show their developing concentration and hand-to-eye coordination skills. n The childminder has secure attachments with children. She helps them from a young age to develop their emotional literacy and to describe how they feel. This helps to promote children's well-being exceptionally well. n The childminder gives children a rich set of experiences that promote their understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own. Children learn about different religious and cultural celebrations. They learn to understand about similarities and differences between themselves and others, such as different family structures. n The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. However, she does not always consider the individual learning needs of babies

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and toddlers during some group circle-time activities. Occasionally, activities are too long, and babies and toddlers lose interest in their play. n Toddlers demonstrate their ability to persevere with tasks. They pick up squares of different sizes and attempt to fit them inside each other. Toddlers show their resilience and high levels of self-control even when they encounter difficulties. They take pride in their achievement when the task is done. n Children have lots of opportunities to practise their physical skills. Toddlers

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25 May 2022 navigate different surfaces outdoors and climb the steps of the slide unaided. Babies have space to crawl and move around. They have opportunities to make their own decisions about direction and speed. Older children experiment with a range of media and materials. They use a paintbrush to paint their fingers and hand and are excited to see the shapes they have made on the paper. n Older children use their hands to mix flour, butter and sugar. They learn about weight as they measure five hundred grams. Older children count the spoonfuls of milk that they add to the ingredients. They work together to make scones for the Queen's Jubilee. Toddlers sing songs with numbers. They begin to recognise how things change in a group when they take an item away. Children show their understanding of early mathematics. n The childminder teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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All children sit in appropriate chairs to eat their food. Mealtimes are sociable occasions with lots of conversation. Children use good manners and are very polite to their friends and adults. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. Parents write that communication is 'fantastic'. They express how they have opportunities to speak to the childminder at pick-up and drop-off times. Parents also receive information via the online app. They write that they are very happy with the care and learning that their children receive. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her make improvements. She completes training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she has not yet fully reflected on her practice to enhance the teaching of the curriculum to a consistently high standard.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role to keep children safe. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes training to keep her knowledge of local reporting procedures up to date. The childminder is aware of a wide range of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. She knows how to respond should an allegation be made against her or her co-childminders. The childminder makes sure that children play and learn in a safe environment.

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should:

n refine the planning of some circle-time activities for babies and toddlers so that they remain engaged in their learning

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should:

25 May 2022 n consider ongoing professional development to raise the quality of education to a higher level to benefit children's individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2651213 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10243186 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 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and works from her co-childminder's address in the Idle area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for children with two other registered childminders.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their written views on the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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