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

Children are settled and confident. The childminder sensitively encourages children's personal, social and emotional development. He helps children of all ages to play together and learn to take turns. This helps younger children to understand the first steps in learning to play with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder is skilled at adapting his teaching for all ages and abilities. Children relate well to him and they laugh and play together, clearly enjoying one another's company. They are not pressured to complete activities to fit in with routines.

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The provision is good

Children gain a good level of mathematical awareness. For example, during a board game with a dice, he introduces numerals and number patterns to younger children and encourages older children to use their problem-solving skills. He supports children to make marks and learn to recognise familiar letters in their name.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well. He has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop, and offers a well-balanced curriculum. The childminder uses daily planning to include children's interest and ideas to plan the next steps in their learning. Children are keen to learn and express what they want to do. This helps children build on what they already know and develop new skills. However, opportunities for younger children to use and explore books are sometimes limited.

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need to do better?

n Children get many opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They get lots of exercise as they move around the garden, for example hunting for toy ducks hidden for them to find. They run around freely and enjoy riding bicycles and scooters. This supports children's physical development well. n The childminder helps all children understand the routines and boundaries in the setting. Children take care going to the bathroom, using the stairs one at a time. They sit patiently at the table, singing and chatting until everyone is ready to eat. Children are happy and sociable. n The childminder uses effective language skills to teach children how to pronounce letter sounds and repeat simple words. For instance, he asks, 'Would you like Andrew to help you?' This helps teach children words and phrases they need to know to ask for help, show respect and use good manners to others. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and co-minder. They believe their

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need to do better?

children are making good progress with their learning as a direct result of the experiences that are planned for them. Parents appreciate the guidance they provide, especially for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents say they are confident to continue children's learning at home due to the support and information they receive from the co-minders.

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need to do better?

10 May 2023 n The co-minders regularly discuss the quality of care and education they provide to help ensure they maintain and improve the good provision. The childminder has reflected that children are calmer and concentrate for longer periods when they play with a variety of natural items outdoors. n Children are very independent and have a can-do attitude and persevere. They concentrate when carrying out activities and take pride in their achievements when they complete a task, for example when they finish a complicated puzzle. Older children proudly shout, 'I'm good at tidying,' after clearing the floor of toys so their younger friends do not slip or trip. n The childminder and co-minder have established strong partnerships with others involved in children's care. This results in a fully shared approach to children's care and learning. There are close relationships with local schools and other professionals involved in children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to build on the skills they need to be ready for school. He is skilled in helping them learn about the boundaries that are in place for hygiene and safety, and children listen and respond positively to him. This helps them understand how to behave and why rules exist. However, he occasionally misses chances to reinforce children's growing awareness of the reasons for good handwashing routines.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands the possible signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. He knows how to raise concerns with outside agencies in order to protect children. The childminder confidently describes the procedure he would follow should he have concerns about a colleague's practice or conduct. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to ensure children are secure and safe, particularly in the outdoor area and on visits around the local community.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities younger children have to learn that print carries meaning, to further extend their interest in literacy n reinforce children's growing awareness of the purpose of good hygiene practices, in particular routine handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548228 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10284409 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 2017. He lives in the Baildon area of Bradford. He works with his wife, another registered childminder. He operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding inside and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-minder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder and co-minder discussed how the curriculum is organised and completed and discussed activities with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and his co-minder's suitability to work with children and sampled some policies and procedures.

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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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