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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

This warm and nurturing childminder helps children feel safe and secure. Children show that they feel comfortable with her, as they snuggle into her for comfort. They are highly respected and celebrated as individuals. The respectful and sensitive childminder gives them choices. This helps to develop children's sense of character and creates a respectful environment, where children feel heard.

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The provision is good

Overall, children's behaviour is good. Where children struggle to regulate their behaviour, the thoughtful childminder works in partnership with parents to support this. They share strategies to manage situations in the setting and at home. This consistency helps children to be aware of what is expected of them. The childminder teaches children the language of feelings. This helps to develop their emotional literacy. She is a positive role model for children, who are happy here and enjoy the time they spend with their childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware of the limitations that children face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. She recognises that young children may have not had as many opportunities to socialise. Therefore, she ensures children have varied experiences to help them develop their social skills and confidence. For example, they benefit from trips to soft-play centres, museums and walks in the local area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She uses assessment to build on children's learning. For instance, when children say random numbers, she models counting in the correct order. She is clear about children's next steps for learning and shares these with parents. This helps children to make good levels of progress. n Overall, the childminder's enthusiastic approach excites curious children. They make predictions and use their imagination, as they add ingredients while making potions. However, the childminder does not consistently ensure that resources and planned activities fully sustain children's attention. Children sometimes flit from one activity to another. This does not help fully promote the intended learning outcomes. n The childminder interacts well with children. She is affectionate and gentle in her approach. She carefully promotes children's language development; for example,

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she describes what children are doing and repeats words to them. They hear exciting and new language, which helps them to develop a broad vocabulary. n The childminder appreciates the importance of books and stories. Children visit the local book exchange and leave books for others in the community to read. They snuggle into the childminder as she animatedly reads stories to them. Children visit the library, where they develop their love of reading and learn

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13 October 2022 about how to take care of books properly. n Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. They talk about how some berries are for birds and must not be eaten. The childminder teaches children how to behave appropriately while on outings. For example, they learn not to touch stranger's dogs, and how to cross the road safely. n Children learn about a range of festivals and celebrations. They celebrate Chinese New Year and St Patrick's Day with families who attend the setting. This helps children to develop their appreciation and respect for people from backgrounds and cultures different to their own, as well as valuing and recognising traditions that are important to them. n Children are encouraged to be independent and enjoy the responsibility of completing small tasks to 'help'. They choose meals from selecting picture cards and help to clean the table. They learn how to take care of the childminder's pet

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tortoise. This helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence and develop a can- do attitude. n The childminder works closely with parents to help support children's care and learning. She sends regular photos and updates. Parents are fully involved in children's learning. For example, they enjoy the autumn-hunt bags provided and complete these together at home. They are complimentary about the childminder and say that they feel 'so lucky and fortunate' to have found her. n Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision well. She makes plans to improve her setting further. For example, she is currently making changes to the outdoor area to provide further play opportunities. The childminder completes some training to develop her skills. However, she does not yet take full advantage of all opportunities for professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is alert to the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder has an ongoing commitment to child protection. She keeps up to date with any changes or information sent by the local safeguarding team. There are clear processes in place should there be an allegation made against the childminder or her assistant. The premises are secure, and regular checks of the environment are carried out. This helps to ensure children's safety.

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should:

n consider how resources and planned activities can sustain children's interest for

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13 October 2022 longer periods of time, to further promote learning n explore further professional development opportunities to improve the already good-quality teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586437 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10251133 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 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. She cares for children all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs one assistant. Both hold qualified teacher status.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their written 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

13 October 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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13 October 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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