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 Good

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The provision is good

Good settling-in arrangements help children to establish a good rapport with the childminder and her co-minder. Children of all ages are happy and well motivated to learn. They are encouraged to gain independence, try new things and take pride in their achievements, such as completing a challenging puzzle. Children make lots of choices in their play and select many resources themselves.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and are very sociable. Older children help younger ones to join in games and activities. For instance, they find them a new book or a simple puzzle so they can play alongside them. Children learn to be polite. For example, they say 'thank you' to the childminder for changing their nappy.

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The provision is good

Close relationships with parents and carers contribute to the childminder having a detailed knowledge about each child and their family. Children make good progress, ready for school. For instance, they gain good early mathematical skills. The childminder encourages children to count, estimate and compare everyday objects. Children attempt to recognise numerals and colours around the playrooms.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and co-minder work well together. The childminder plans activities and experiences for children, many of which are outdoors, to successfully cover all areas of the curriculum and take account of children's different learning styles. For instance, children are fascinated when playing hide and seek. They giggle with delight as the childminder hides plastic ducks around the garden. Children sing a number rhyme about ducks and compare how many ducks they find. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently extend younger children's learning and development during some activities. n Children mix with other children and gain social skills while attending play sessions and toddler groups. This helps children to learn about the world around them and begin to value others' differences. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses a good commentary as children play and introduces new words to extend

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their vocabulary. For instance, as children plan to plant sunflower seeds, they talk about caterpillars turning into butterflies. n Children make discoveries and experience challenge in their play. For instance, they work out how to use zips and fastenings. This helps children to build resilience and problem-solving skills. n Children are well behaved. The childminder uses play to help children to learn about, and develop, the social skills they need for successful friendships. She talks to children about their feelings, and her caring interactions help them to behave kindly towards one another. This helps children to develop responsible

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10 May 2023 behaviour and learn to manage risks in their play. n The childminder has a very open approach to parents and other partnerships. She shares conversations and practical ideas from her activities with children to help parents, such as with potty training and behaviour techniques. This gives parents a good understanding of how to support children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about her practice. They state that the childminder goes 'above and beyond' and is 'fantastic and kind'. n The childminder is well organised and provides consistent routines and boundaries. This helps children to feel secure and understand what is expected of them. For example, when children wake up from a rest, they have a lovely cuddle with her before they play. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals and promotes good hygiene routines to children. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make full use of her discussions with children to

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promote healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices. n The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to the continuous improvement of the setting. She gains new ideas and good practice to improve children's outcomes from discussions and attending childminder groups. The childminder carries out her own training and research online. For example, she has extended her knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. When needed, she works closely with other professionals to meet children's individual needs.

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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 protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is vigilant to possible indicators of when a child may need help. The childminder knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. She attends child protection training and reads regular local safeguarding updates. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation about her or any members of the household. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder carries out daily checks for local trips and of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure that they are safe for children to use.

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should:

n give further challenge to younger children during activities and routines to extend their learning and development to even higher levels n reinforce children's growing awareness of the purpose of good hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294652 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10284407 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 14 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and is located in the Baildon area of Bradford. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early funded education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the curriculum and activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents by telephone to seek their views of the childminder's setting. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

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