Clark, Margaret

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 build strong bonds with this fun and caring childminder. She provides a broad range of stimulating opportunities for children to play and explore. As a result, children enjoy attending her homely setting and feel safe and secure in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high ambitions for children's learning. She carefully plans activities and experiences to help children to develop the skills and knowledge she wants them to learn. For example, she sets up a 'pirate den' in her garden for children to play at being pirates. Children thoroughly enjoy dressing up as pirates. They use newly learned words, such as 'telescope' and 'map', as they play with the resources the childminder provides. The childminder takes children to the library to borrow books to help them to find out more about pirates. These experiences help to support children to understand new concepts and expand their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a gentle approach to supporting children's behaviour. She helps children to learn the consequences of their actions. For example, the childminder explains that toys may break if they are not handled carefully. This helps children to understand how to make the right choices. Consequently, children behave well and learn how to treat each other and the resources with respect.

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need to do better?

n The childminder aims to provide unique experiences for children. For example, she takes them swimming at the local leisure centre to help to build their confidence in the water. The childminder regularly takes children to visit the residents at a local care home. Children interact with, and get to know, the residents. This supports children to learn more about the community that they live in and the differences that they may share with older generations. n Children stay highly engaged and focused on their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to join in with a yoga session. Children concentrate well as they hold different yoga poses. They develop their physical skills as they stretch and balance. Children are proud when the childminder gives them a 'high five' for their efforts. n The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. She provides regular opportunities for children to practise their counting skills. The

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childminder understands the importance of showing children how to count objects one at a time. Children copy and begin to learn how to count objects and say numbers in the correct order. n The childminder provides some opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. For example, she shows children how to safely climb the steps in the garden by themselves. However, the childminder does not always

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need to do better?

11 October 2023 extend these opportunities to support children to manage their own self-care needs. For example, she does not give children opportunities to drink from open-top cups or to help with preparing simple snacks. This does not fully promote children's independence and confidence when managing their own personal needs. n Parents and carers say that the childminder makes children feel welcome. They say that her setting is like a second home for their children. The childminder sends parents messages and photos about their children's daily experiences via an online messaging app. She has meetings with parents and hosts parties and events for children to attend with their families. This helps parents to get to know each other and build relationships with other families. n The childminder observes children as they play and explore. She monitors children's progress and identifies what they need to learn next. However, she

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need to do better?

does not always communicate these next steps in learning clearly to parents. As a result, some parents are unsure of their child's next steps in learning. This does not fully support parents to build on their children's progress at home. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. This includes safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. The childminder works closely with an early years adviser from the local authority. This ensures that she continues to provide a high-quality provision for children. The childminder reflects on her practice. She adapts her approach to ensure that she is able to meet the learning and development needs of the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She understands her responsibilities regarding children's safety in and out of her home. For example, the childminder records and monitors any existing injuries that children may have. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about other professionals. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She makes sure that her premises are secure and supervises children well to ensure their safety in her home.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to further develop their independence and personal care skills n strengthen communication with parents, so that they know their children's next steps in learning and how they can further support their development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494948 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10304950 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 3 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Allerton area of Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a mathematics activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning.

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n Parents and grandparents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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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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