Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

At times, the childminder does not implement her safeguarding procedure in respect of mobile phones effectively. As a result, she allowed an adult living in the home, to use their mobile phone when minded children were present. However, the childminder has taken prompt action to ensure this does not happen again.

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The provision requires improvement

Children appear happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They behave well and learn how to get along with their friends. Children learn how to wait their turn during play and how to share resources. These personal attributes help children to achieve at school and in later life.

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The provision requires improvement

Children independently pick up construction pieces. They show how they can control their attention and concentrate on the task in hand. Children stick the construction pieces together to make shapes of their choice. They giggle when their shape wobbles, showing enjoyment in their play. Children listen to new words to describe shapes, such as square, oblong and rectangle. They repeat the name of colours, such as orange, and attempt to say blue and yellow. Children imitate what they have observed adults do. For example, they use a pretend drill to make a hole in a piece of wood and hold a saw in the correct way. The childminder has high expectations for children's early education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always ensure that household members do not use personal mobile devices when minded children are present. On one occasion, a minded child was included briefly in a video phone call with an individual known to the child. The child's safety was not compromised. However, contact with this individual was against the wishes of the child's parent. Despite this, there is no impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder has a good knowledge of what children already know and can do. She takes account of children's individual interests when planning activities. The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her curriculum to ensure children make good progress from their starting points. However, she does not routinely share information with parents about what their child will learn next, so that they can continue to support learning at home. n The childminder's curriculum supports children's imagination and physical

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development well. Children engage in role play based on their own first-hand experiences. They use equipment that helps them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination skills and strengthen their small-muscle development. n The childminder takes children on short walks around the neighbourhood and to nearby parks. She organises trips to interesting places, such as the police museum and local library. This helps children to gain confidence in new social

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need to do better?

9 January 2023 situations. n The childminder encourages children to be independent in meeting their own care needs. Children know the routine to wash and dry their hands before mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to brush their teeth after lunch. She provides a new toothbrush and toothpaste for each child. Children have their own labelled bottle for water and enjoy a healthy balanced diet. n Children learn about a range of festivals and celebrations. For example, Ramadan, Eid, Easter and Chinese New Year. Children try new food as part of these celebrations. They have opportunities to dress up in different cultural outfits. Children learn about the world and similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Babies snuggle into the childminder as they enjoy their bottle of milk. They show how they have formed secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder knows children's personal care routines well. She places babies in

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the cot and reassures them with her gentle voice until they go off to sleep. n Children excitedly sit on the childminder's knee to listen to a story. As they touch different fabric within the book, the childminder introduces new words. For example, velvety, hairy and fuzzy. Children show how they can listen and answer questions. For instance, they say 'banana' when asked what the monkey is eating. The childminder's curriculum supports children's early literacy and communication and language skills well. n The childminder completes mandatory training. However, she has not fully considered her own professional development, to enhance her teaching practice even further to benefit the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses her work mobile phone safely. She does not allow parents and visitors to use their mobile phone in her home when minded children are present. However, safe procedures for the use of a mobile phone were not followed by a household member. The childminder is aware of the risks and acted swiftly to make sure this does not happen again. She has an appropriate understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation, domestic abuse and children who might be at risk from extremist behaviours.

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Due date

9 January 2023 ensure all household members are clear about the procedures for the safe use of mobile devices and these procedures are always implemented effectively. 23/01/2023

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should:

n consider professional development opportunities to enhance practice and outcomes for children further n routinely provide parents with children's next steps in learning to enhance continuity of learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2649693 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10270281 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the Wibsey are of Bradford. The childminder opens Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. 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 quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2023 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

9 January 2023 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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