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

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Their nurturing and caring approach helps children feel happy and relaxed. Babies, who have only just started at the setting, settle in well. They are well supported and the childminder follows their routines from home. Children display positive attitudes to learning. They are curious and engage fully with resources that are tailored to their interests. They show pride as they happily point out that their artwork is displayed on the walls.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development and backgrounds. This helps her to plan an ambitious and broad curriculum. Children make good levels of progress. They receive a breadth of experiences. For example, they feed ducks on trips to local parks and go pumpkin picking. They go on autumn walks and collect natural items such as conkers and leaves that they use in play. This helps them to learn about the world around them.

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The provision is good

Children are polite and behave well. They act in a friendly manner towards their peers. They are reminded about the importance of using 'kind hands'. The childminder gives them clear and specific praise for actions such as listening well and following instructions. Children are supported to manage routines through instructions as to what will happen now and next. This helps them to be clear about what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. The childminder's commitment to ensuring strong outcomes for all children is admirable. She works closely with wider professionals to implement plans and targeted support for children who need extra help. n The childminder is very clear about children's next steps for learning. She focuses her teaching closely on the areas where children need the most support. This helps close gaps in learning. For example, she carries out regular story and singing sessions to help promote language skills. However, on occasions, group activities can be unorganised and disjointed. Children lose focus and some activities do not sustain their attention. This means that they do not always benefit fully from the planned learning intentions. n The childminder is a good role model for children's developing language skills. She speaks clearly and gives children time to think. She names vegetables as

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she joins children in play in the role-play kitchen. Children investigate natural resources that promote conversation. They look at photographs and talk about the people that they see. This helps them to develop a broad vocabulary and understanding of words.

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18 October 2022 n Children develop a love of books. They enjoy the purposeful reading corner. The childminder points out illustrations as she reads and asks questions to check children's understanding. Children borrow books to read at home. This helps to promote their early literacy skills. n Transitions throughout the day do not always run smoothly. For example, children become restless as they wait for long periods during mealtime routines. This does not help to maintain a calm environment. n Children are taught how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety on walks in the community. They discuss what clothing they need to stay warm while playing outdoors. The childminder educates parents on how they can help to keep children safe while using the internet. n Children are encouraged to be independent. Children cut and butter toast for breakfast. They self-serve water from the dispenser. Meals are healthy and well-

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balanced. This helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. n Parents and carers speak highly of the childminder's positive and fun approach. They appreciate how the childminder and her assistant, 'go above and beyond for children'. Communication is good. Parents and carers are aware of what children are learning and how they can support this at home. n The childminder and her assistant work incredibly well together. They share a clear vision and are both very passionate. The childminder is a wonderful role model for the assistant. She supports her to develop her teaching and subject knowledge. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards her own professional development. Regular training positively impacts on the quality of teaching. For example, there are many opportunities to engage boys in early writing as a direct result of training. They enjoy making marks with water and paint brushes outdoors. The childminder seeks parents' views in improving her service and

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant both demonstrate a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder, as the person with designated responsibility, is well aware of how to refer any concerns about children's welfare in a timely manner. She keeps her knowledge refreshed and stays up to date with any new information from local safeguarding partners. Risk assessments help to keep children safe. Daily checks of the premises are carried out that ensure any potential hazards, such as broken toys, are quickly put right. Robust induction and recruitment procedures ensure that the assistant is suitable to work with children.

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should:

18 October 2022 n ensure that group times and planned activities are well organised and meet the needs of all children in order to promote learning and sustain children's attention n manage key transition periods such as mealtime routines to ensure that they run smoothly and maintain a calm environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2592335 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10251278 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The childminder provides childcare on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The provision is open all year round, except for bank holidays, family holidays and two weeks closure over the Christmas period. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder employs an assistant who is currently working towards a level 3 qualification.

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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 provider. 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 talked to the childminding assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n Parents and carers shared their written views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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