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 Good

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The provision is good

This experienced childminder has re-opened again after a period of closure, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she has refreshed her knowledge and made many positive improvements, particularly to the outdoor area, to benefit children's learning. Children enjoy messy play in a new polytunnel, and grow vegetables and herbs in wooden planters. They are very happy and show confidence as they play. For example, children sing to themselves as they push a toy lawnmower all around the garden.

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The provision is good

Children build very secure attachments with the childminder. Her interactions with them are warm and nurturing. This helps children to feel settled and safe in the childminder's care. The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is consistently good.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children well to develop their small- and large-muscle skills. This helps children to build on the physical skills and control which they need for mark making. The childminder encourages children to create drawings, paintings and artwork to display around the playroom. She takes children out on regular visits in the local community and into the countryside. Children recall watching a hay baler and different farm animals. They mix with other children and gain social skills while attending play sessions and toddler groups. This helps children to learn about the world about them as they begin to value other's differences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good idea of what she wants children to learn. She uses the information gained from her observations well to assess children's levels of development and identify their next steps in their learning. The childminder uses good teaching techniques to support children's learning. She patiently demonstrates new skills and encourages children to copy. For instance, the childminder shows children how to use small-hand tools in the garden. She helps children to understand new mathematical skills, such as sorting toys by size. n Children have a very enjoyable time as they harvest potatoes, which they have previously planted. They explore the texture of dry and wet soil as they dig. Children are fascinated by the different size and kinds of potatoes they find. They know plants 'need water to grow and get big'. These types of experiences help children to learn using all their senses, and promotes their curiosity.

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n Children's language skills are particularly well supported by the childminder. She plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. The childminder helps children to learn new words, such as 'trowel, seed potato' and

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25 July 2022 'charlotte potatoes'. She gently pronounces and names objects correctly to support children's developing language skills, such as 'dog' for 'doggy' and 'cat' for 'pussy cat'. The childminder uses good questioning techniques to extend and challenge children's learning. For instance, she gives children clues in an outdoor guessing game saying, 'The name of the fruit starts with a 'p' like potato.' n The childminder has a very open approach to parents and other partnerships. She shares conversations and practical ideas with parents from her activities with children in verbal and digital feedback. For example, she supports parents with potty training. This gives parents a good understanding of how to complement children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's practice. They state that 'she goes out of her way to find activities that follow their children's interests' and that she is a 'fantastic and

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need to do better?

kind' childminder. n The childminder is well organised and provides children with consistent routines and boundaries. This helps children to feel secure and understand what is expected of them. For example, when children wake up from a rest, they have a lovely cuddle with the childminder and handover their dummy readily. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals, and promotes good hygiene routines with children. However, she does not make full use of opportunities to help children's understanding about healthy lifestyles and good oral health. n The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to the continuous improvement of her setting. She gains new ideas and good practice to improve children's outcomes from her own research online and through training, such as improving children's learning through play. The childminder is booked onto an advanced safeguarding course to enhance her knowledge even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and local procedures to fully promote children's welfare. She keeps up to date with a range of safeguarding guidance for children and current legislation. For example, the childminder understands the pathways to extremism and the 'Prevent' duty. She knows how to safeguard children from abuse by sexual exploitation. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden effectively. She follows good safety and hygiene practices. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder continues to undertake a more thorough cleaning routine for resources to limit cross-infection. She teaches children how to stay safe. For instance, children know how to use soap with thorough handwashing practices because 'germs can hurt them'.

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should:

25 July 2022 n help children to understand the value of eating nutritious food, and support children's self-care development with regards to oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295623 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10073460 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bingley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed and explained her curriculum intentions with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability records.

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Inspection activities

25 July 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 July 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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