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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure in this homely setting. They develop a wonderful, secure attachment with the childminder. Her interactions with them are warm and caring. This helps children to feel settled and safe in the childminder's care. The childminder works hard to support children in their personal, social and emotional development. This includes children who find it difficult to settle; they receive effective support, reassurance and encouragement from her.

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The provision is good

Children behave well as they take turns to share resources and play cooperatively. The childminder is a positive role model who encourages good behaviour and courtesy for others. For example, she helps children to understand what is expected of them, and they follow instructions well. Children are confident around the childminder, knowing she is close by. She uses consistent praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder arranges her home effectively. Children benefit from a large, dedicated area of the childminder's home that has a wide range of resources. Children begin to develop good levels of independence. For example, they make choices about their learning and select resources for themselves. The childminder knows children well. She knows children's interests and plans activities based on these, to extend children's learning further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is exceptionally knowledgeable about her children and their next steps in learning and development. She has developed an ambitious educational programme for the children. The childminder gathers useful information when children start at her setting. She monitors progress and can identify any emerging concerns in their learning. Children take part in activities that build on their interests. This helps ensure that children make the best possible progress. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. They regularly go out into the local community, visiting interesting places, such as woodlands, parks and castles. Well-planned outings allow children to have real-life experiences, such as learning about animals during visits to the family farm. n The well-qualified childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. To build on her knowledge and benefit the children, the

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childminder undertakes regular online courses. For example, she has attended training on cyber awareness to encourage online safety for children and their families. n Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder prepares home-cooked, nutritious meals each day. Children grow herbs and

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9 September 2022 vegetables in the garden. The childminder supports children to develop good health and well-being. For example, she encourages children to think about keeping their teeth healthy and supports them to brush their teeth. n The childminder provides children with a language-rich environment. Younger children's early communication skills are well supported. The childminder skilfully introduces children to new words and concepts as they play and explore. For example, she uses animal props to help to deepen the children's understanding of the words that they are using. The childminder also ensures that she builds silence into her own communication, giving the children appropriate time to respond. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak positively about the childminder and their children's experiences at the setting. The childminder shares her observations of children's learning with parents. She keeps parents

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need to do better?

well-informed of children's progress. However, she does not maximise opportunities to help parents to build on their children's learning at home. n The childminder knows and understands the benefits of outdoor play to support children's physical and emotional well-being. The garden area has a large range of resources to keep children occupied. Ride-on toys support the development of large-muscle skills. Water and sand play provide sensory experiences for younger children to explore. The garden is safe, child friendly and a place where children love to be. n Mathematics is used throughout the day. The childminder uses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding. For example, children are encouraged to count during activities and to explore and understand size, quantity and positional language. Children gain a good understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children effectively in her care. She understands wider aspects of safeguarding. This includes how to identify possible indicators that families are exposed to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder completes relevant training in safeguarding and is aware of her role and responsibilities. She can talk with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. She is aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. Children are well supervised. The childminder develops children's awareness of staying safe.

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should:

9 September 2022 n enhance the already strong partnership with parents to further support the continuity of children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446975 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10117546 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 5 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2012

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Oakworth area of Keighley. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. The childminder 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 has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the provider. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and her children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n A joint observation was completed by the childminder and inspector indoors during a planned activity. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder in relation to the leadership and management of the setting. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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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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