Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy, comfortable and confident in the relaxed environment that the childminder provides. The childminder knows children very well. Children behave well and have good manners. They have a strong relationship with the childminder. They ask for help when they need it and come for reassurance when they are feeling uncertain. The childminder is aware of the potential impact that the COVID- 19 pandemic has had on children's learning and development. She has identified that after the national restrictions, some children need additional support to develop their personal and social skills. As a result, the childminder offers a gradual settling-in process to help children become settled and familiar with the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans the sessions around children's interests so that they are motivated to explore, inside and in the garden. Throughout activities, she introduces new ideas to develop children's learning further. For example, while using tools in the mud kitchen, children begin to make pretend cakes. The childminder introduces sticks for the older children to use as candles. She differentiates the activity effectively for younger children to develop their small- muscle skills, by encouraging them to make marks in the mud with the sticks. This ensures that these children are included and engaged in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed an effective curriculum for the children who attend. She gathers useful information from parents when children start at her setting. She uses this to sequence their learning. The childminder recognises what they can do, and understands what she wants them to learn next and why. n Children have access to a range of books in the setting. They excitedly recall events from the story about 'Little Red Riding Hood' as they play with dolls. Children use the language of feelings throughout as they describe how the girl was 'scared' and the wolf was 'angry'. This supports children to talk about their emotions and feelings. n The childminder is a good role model and is calm and well mannered. Children learn how to share and take turns using a variety of resources. They happily play together and respond well to simple instructions. Children understand routines well and cooperate when they tidy away toys and wash hands before

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snack. n The childminder talks with children when they play. For example, young children show curiosity when a helicopter flies overhead. Children are encouraged to explore their senses as they listen to the helicopter and watch until it goes out of sight. The childminder describes how the aeroplane has disappeared behind the clouds. Older children recall their experiences of a recent trip on a holiday. n Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides. They describe

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28 June 2022 the childminder as 'warm, friendly and professional'. Parents say that they would 'recommend' her to other parents. n Children develop good physical skills. They manage and learn how to take risks. For instance, they use available resources, such as crates and planks, to create an obstacle course. Children develop small-muscle skills as they scoop the sand to make sandcastles. n The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. Children are developing a positive attitude to healthy eating. The childminder discusses healthy food during snack times. This helps children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. For example, she is in the process of developing the playroom and would like to add a new floor to make it more comfortable for children. She collects feedback from parents and makes plans to improve her setting, for the

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benefit of the children in her care. n The childminder has planned her environment to support children's independence and to allow them to make choices about resources for their play. However, she sometimes interrupts children's independent play and exploration by moving them on to something new. This disturbs children's learning and engagement in their self-chosen tasks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm and of the risk of being exposed to extremist views. She recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the local procedures to follow if she needs further help or to report any concerns. The childminder ensures that her home is risk assessed. Children learn to keep themselves safe and manage risks. They recognise that sand has fallen on the floor and needs to be cleaned up, as it is a potential slip hazard. This has a positive impact on the children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n give children more time to complete their activities to fully support their independent explorations and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422082 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10117506 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 7 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Baildon, Shipley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n A learning walk took place with the childminder to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector took account of the views of parents who had sent in correspondence. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

28 June 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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28 June 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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