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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder and her co-minder have made significant changes to the organisation of their setting. They have actively sought support from the local authority early years team. They have successfully put in place positive changes to the environment, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has updated her knowledge and skills. These changes have improved the progress that children make. All actions and recommendations from the previous inspection have been completed.

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and eager learners who are confident to express their needs. They show determination as they master how to use a tricky spray bottle, and they work out the best way to refill it with a funnel. Children are very interested in their outside environment, finding ways to make biscuits and ice lollies in the mud kitchen.

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The provision is good

Children show a strong sense of belonging at the setting. The childminder has requested family photos, which have been used to create a wonderful display that children like to share with others. Children look for their name cards to register their attendance with pride. The childminder ensures that the selection of reading materials on offer for the children is wide ranging, for all ages of children who attend. She positions books where children can access them easily, encouraging them to recall stories they have read before. This helps children develop a love of books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her professional development to support her practice effectively. For example, she has been inspired to make changes to the resources from training such as 'Connecting with nature in the early years'. She notes that children are calmer and concentrate for longer periods when they play with a variety of natural items outdoors. Additionally, the co-minder now regularly evaluates the quality of care and education they provide to help ensure that they maintain and improve the good provision. n Children behave well and are kind and considerate to others. For example, children smile as they offer the inspector a star biscuit they have made out of dough. Older children frequently help the younger ones by sharing toys and taking turns. For instance, older children help a younger child to fill a plastic spray bottle so that they can spray-paint the attached fence. This helps children learn to play together and think of others' feelings.

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need to do better?

n Children learn many different ways to keep themselves healthy. They enjoy nutritious snacks, such as strawberries and bananas, and begin to understand the benefits of a healthy diet. They talk about good food giving them muscles

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26 July 2022 and helping them to grow tall. Children learn good self-care skills, such as how to pour their own fresh water and how to use the nose-blowing station safely. For example, older children confidently put their used tissues in the bin provided. n Children get many opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They get lots of exercise as they move around freely, and they enjoy riding bicycles and scooters with enthusiasm. This supports children's physical development well. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and co-minder. They believe their children are making good progress with their learning as a direct result of the experiences that are planned for them. Parents appreciate the guidance they receive. They say they are confident to continue children's learning at home due to the information they receive. n Overall, the quality of the childminder's interactions with children is good. She

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need to do better?

asks the correct questions to help children think, respond fully and solve problems during activities. For example, the children try to work out how to make a lumpy liquid smooth. She asks, 'How do you think a pipette works?' and 'What do you think will happen now?' However, she sometimes misses chances to support the most able children to deepen their ideas and maximise their learning to even higher levels. n This experienced childminder knows her key children well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop and offers a well-balanced curriculum. The childminder has improved daily planning to include children's interests and ideas, to plan the next steps in their learning. Children are keen to learn and express what they want to do. This helps children to build on what they already know, develop new skills and increase their knowledge of the world. However, opportunities for children to use and explore technology are

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert in regard to the safety and welfare of all children and their families. She has a clear knowledge of the issues regarding abuse and neglect and of the local child protection procedures to follow to ensure children remain safe. She has good knowledge about wider safeguarding issues, such as internet safety and child sexual exploitation. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to ensure children are secure and safe, particularly in the outdoor area.

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should:

n continue to strengthen the good interactions with children to consistently extend and challenge them, to maximise children's learning

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should:

26 July 2022 n enhance opportunities that encourage children to experiment, explore and develop their awareness and understanding of technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 302115 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10210317 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 29 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the Great Horton area of Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder regularly works with a co- childminder who holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed and explained to the inspector what she wants children to learn. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of her co-minder during an outdoor creative activity. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent and reviewed parents' written feedback, taking their views into account. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and co-minder about how the provision is organised. She chatted to older children about what they enjoy doing.

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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