Ibberson, Hanna Jay

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

The childminder provides a welcoming home-from-home environment, where children are happy and make good progress. Through a well-planned settling-in process, the childminder gets to know the children and their needs. This supports them to settle with ease. Children receive lots of praise. The strong relationships between the childminder and the children mean that self-esteem and confidence are supported well.

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The provision is good

Children learn to develop their independence skills, such as putting on their clothes and shoes. Older children are developing independence in managing their self-care needs, such as toilet training, in preparation for their eventual move to school. Children learn good hygiene practices. They learn to wash their hands before preparing food and eating. This supports children to gain a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy and safe.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well at this setting. They say 'please' and 'thank you' when speaking. The childminder models good manners. She provides age-appropriate explanations to aid children's understanding. These support children to regulate their own behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder is supportive of the families in her care. Parents feel reassured as they receive 'pictures throughout the day' of the children's activities. The childminder has good links with the local school. She attends training there to help support children's transition to school and gains peer support from other childcare professionals.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They have access to a large decked area, which provides shelter, so it can be used in all weathers. The childminder's large, well-equipped and resourced garden provides children with lots of opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills and to stay healthy. Children are provided with opportunities to explore outdoors, such as at the park. They learn road safety skills as they walk to school each day. n The childminder provides the children with a range of learning from across the early years foundation stage curriculum. She skilfully incorporates mathematical concepts during games that children play. For example, she refers to 'hexagon' while counting six sides. This helps to expand children's vocabulary. The childminder builds their understanding of the natural world by growing vegetables, caring for the fish in the pond and looking for mini-beasts in the

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garden. Children use the toy dinosaurs on the ink pads to make footprints and patterns, while naming the dinosaurs and talking about what they like to eat.

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18 September 2023 n Children are happy and well supported in the childminder's care. They play together and share toys. The childminder has high expectations with regard to children's behaviour. Children are beginning to manage their own feelings. When children struggle with regulating behaviour, the childminder takes appropriate action to support them. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder maintains good contact with parents about their children's care, well-being and development. She supports children to continue their learning at home through regular verbal meetings. As a result, children receive good continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has improved how she observes and tracks children's progress. She has a good understanding of each child's interests and next steps for learning. However, she has not developed a robust system for using the observations to further develop a well-sequenced curriculum to extend children's

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skills even further. n The childminder supports children to build on their existing knowledge. She helps them progress in all areas by providing varied learning experiences. The childminder joins in with the children's play and provides a narrative. However, sometimes she asks lots of questions in quick succession, not allowing time for children to respond. n The childminder has a good range of resources. Children enjoy being able to choose their own activities, such as the dinosaurs and drawing. With support, they learn how to assess risks, such as using the ramp outside when it is wet. This helps to develop their critical thinking skills. n The childminder is committed to undertaking training to update her existing skills and knowledge. She attends relevant sessions at her local school and accesses training that is provided by the local authority. n Developing children's speaking and conversational skills is a key strength of the

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childminder's practice. She role models language and supports children to pronounce words and syllables with greater accuracy. For example, while playing with a train track, she describes the pieces, such as a 'junction', to introduce new vocabulary. She repeats it so that children can copy and learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can proficiently answer questions and scenarios that demonstrate her in-depth knowledge with regard to all areas of safeguarding. She knows what to do and who to contact if she had any concerns about a child in her care. She has a clear understanding of the risks with relation to her house and garden and ensures that children are safe at all times. The safety and care of the children are of the utmost priority to her.

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should:

n improve further the way information about children's next steps is used to plan a well-sequenced curriculum n give children more time to consider responses and to think of their answers to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462143 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10288853 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Low Moor area of Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises, and they discussed how to ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 September 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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