Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children truly flourish in the childminder's care. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder makes her expectations clear as they share and take turns without any prompting. Children follow instructions, tidy up and patiently wait for their turn as they feed and clean the rabbit, laughing when it eats the leaves from their hands. Younger children reach out for cuddles, gently laying their head on the childminder's shoulder, demonstrating their feeling of safety and security.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum for children that is sequenced to help them acquire the skills and knowledge needed before they start school. Their curiosity and sense of wonder are promoted through careful consideration of the type of resources, equipment and learning areas created, both indoors and outside. The childminder delivers intentional and exceptional teaching that she links to children's individual needs. For example, children use sealed bags of paint to explore colour mixing. They make patterns and use descriptive language to describe what they see, such as 'a stormy sea' and 'an erupting volcano'. The childminder carefully plans every learning opportunity to ensure that children thrive in her care. She carefully listens to what children say. As a result, children feel valued and respected. The childminder creates a positive, friendly atmosphere where enjoyment and meaningful learning are key.

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n The childminder closely monitors children's development and progress. She uses this to inform her interactions and activities with the children. The childminder's knowledge of how to sequence children's learning is excellent, and children make wonderful progress from their starting points. n Children are encouraged to count and recognise amounts and quantities. Through their play, the childminder questions children about the size, position and shape of different objects. For example, while children are chopping their fruit and vegetables, they decide if they would like them bigger or smaller. When writing their name with chalks, children describe the horizontal, vertical and diagonal directions they are using. This ensures that children make excellent progress in their mathematical learning. n The childminder delivers expert teaching. She uses several highly effective strategies to support children's speaking and listening skills. This includes the

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need to do better?

frequent singing of songs and rhymes, time spent reading each day and the purposeful use of key vocabulary. Children are very articulate as the childminder uses complex words and teaches children their meaning and when to use them in context. This helps children to gain a wide vocabulary and the confidence to communicate with others. n The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care and works

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11 January 2024 tirelessly to ensure that children have the very best experiences. Children are regular visitors within the local community. They enjoy talking with the shopkeepers and walking along the country lanes to see the animals. Children attend the local toddler groups where they can socialise and meet new friends. This helps children to build friendships before they move to their school education. n Children from a young age learn to be independent. They wash their hands before food and after personal care routines. Children put on their own coats and shoes and know where to hang these and their belongings when they come inside. Children practise their hand-to-eye coordination as they butter their snacks and chop up fruit. They help the childminder to set up the outdoor area with their choice of activities. n Continuous professional development is a high priority for the childminder. She has training targets that she aims to meet every year to ensure that her skills

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and knowledge can meet the needs of all children in her care. The childminder does this by accessing online training, personal research and attending training provided by the local authority. n Partnerships with parents are extremely good. The childminder keeps parents updated about what their children are doing by regularly posting pictures and updates on the parent app. Parents receive a daily update with information about any next steps the children are supported with and ideas for home learning. This ensures that children continue to make excellent progress in their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492742 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10301374 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 5 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and is located in Wilsden, Bradford. She provides care during term time only, from 7am until 6pm. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and a paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the childminder's setting, and they assessed the impact that these were having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2024 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

11 January 2024 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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