Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish and make excellent progress in this child-centred setting. Children benefit from the carefully planned settling-in process. They receive a visit from the childminder in their own home before they join the setting. Children go on an outing with the childminder alongside their parent. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. They build positive relationships from the very start with the childminder.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely motivated to learn. They enjoy the challenges set for them by the childminder. Younger children learn to navigate space and obstacles as they push pushchairs around the garden. Older children learn how to pedal bikes once they have mastered pushing themselves along using ride-on toys. Children explore sprinklers and pumps in the water tray and figure out how to make them work. Their learning is extended as the childminder explains how they are powered by the sun to give them energy.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's interests are highly valued by the childminder. For example, children go on a shape hunt with the childminder after they show an interest in naming shapes. The childminder has identified that children enjoy looking at photos of themselves. Children delight in talking about the photos with the childminder. Prior learning is revisited and children develop a strong sense of self.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication skills are nurtured as the childminder joins in with and extends children's pretend play. Younger children learn back-and-forth interactions as the childminder responds to their babbles. The childminder has considered the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social development. As a result, she has set up a weekly playgroup with other childminders in the area. This provides opportunities for children to hear adults model language and to learn conversational skills. Children make new friends. They become confident in speaking and listening to others. n Children take part in daily circle time. They learn a wide variety of songs and rhymes and talk about their emotions. Children are able to practise using newly learned vocabulary. For example, children play with an animal playset. This helps them to remember the names of the animals that they saw on a visit to

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the safari park. This language-rich environment helps children to expand their vocabulary. n The childminder teaches children about the impact of their behaviour on others. She explains to children why rules are in place. Children begin to understand the importance of helping others and being respectful. They carry out small tasks, such as handing out bibs to the younger children at lunchtime. Children help the

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20 June 2022 childminder to wash the strawberries that they have picked from the garden. They develop a sense of pride when they have these responsibilities. n Children's happiness and welfare are at the heart of everything the childminder does. The childminder gently prepares children to become ready for potty training. Children read books about using the toilet and pretend to sit dolls on the potty. The childminder asks children for permission before changing their nappy. She sings songs to the children while they wash their hands. Children understand that they need to wash away the germs. The childminder reminds children to drink water and wear sun hats to protect them from the heat. n Children play with diverse resources and toys. They observe the lights in the town centre during Diwali. Children find out about the ways their friends celebrate this festival at home. As a result, children develop their awareness of

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different faiths and cultures in a meaningful way. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. She provides them with regular reports about their children's development. Parents know what their children are learning with the childminder. The childminder seeks feedback about the setting from parents. She ensures that parents keep her informed about any changes at home that may have an impact on children's well-being. n The childminder is passionate about improving her knowledge of child development. She is currently undertaking an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder has completed courses and webinars on communication and language. She continually evaluates her practice. This ensures that children receive high-quality opportunities to learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has carried out lead practitioner training. She has also undertaken courses on individual aspects of safeguarding, such as domestic abuse and witchcraft. This means that she has an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. The childminder is fully aware of her safeguarding responsibilities. This includes ensuring that the correct procedures are in place to manage allegations. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She assesses the risks in the setting on a daily basis. The childminder carries out checks on any accidents that have taken place. This helps to ensure that risks to children in the setting are minimised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539653 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10221465 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Thornton, Bradford. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a circle time activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

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