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

This nurturing childminder has an in-depth appreciation and understanding of all children's interests, dispositions and learning and development needs. Children enjoy their time in this home-from-home environment. They tell the inspector that the childminder 'gives good cuddles, is kind and keeps us safe'.

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The provision is good

Children's thoughts and feelings are highly valued. The responsive childminder understands what soothes and comforts children and what is important to them. She respects their right to choice and invites them to contribute to daily routines. For instance, she asks them 'What would you like to do next?' and then swiftly facilitates this. This supports children in leading their own routines and, consequently, develops their independence.

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The provision is good

Behavioural expectations and routines are established in age-appropriate ways. Children learn about respecting other's personal space and using 'kind hands and feet'. Children, of varying ages, form great friendships with one another. The childminder is a positive role model, demonstrating caring and respectful interactions. This helps all children feel safe, secure, and warmly embraced here.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum, where children contribute to and lead their own learning. For example, when they ask to grow pink flowers, the childminder takes them to the garden centre to buy the necessary items to do this. This approach to implementing active, hands-on learning helps develop children's creativity and curiosity. As a result, children demonstrate a thirst for learning. This helps them to make good progress from their starting points.

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n Children experience a breadth of interesting learning opportunities. They learn about nature in woodland areas, using clay and paints to be creative with leaves and twigs. This helps to introduce mark making and early writing in exciting ways, giving children the skills they need for moving on to school. n Interactions with children are used to effectively assess their learning and development. For example, the childminder encourages children to recall what they remember about naming parts of plants while reading carefully selected books. This helps her to establish how effective her curriculum is and how much children have learned and remembered. Furthermore, skilful questioning helps to promote children's critical thinking skills. n Children's communication and language skills are well supported. They have rich opportunities to talk about interesting topics. Children are confident communicators, discussing their recent family holidays and favourite colours

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during conversation. The childminder sensitively models correct pronunciation of

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26 April 2024 words when these are mispronounced. Subsequently, children have lots of opportunities to hear varied vocabulary and make good progress with their language skills. n Children socialise with others in diverse settings, such as playgroups, where they get used to larger groups ahead of transitioning to school. They visit a range of parks for greater physical challenge and trips to supermarkets to purchase food for mealtimes. The childminder considers that most children arrive to the setting in cars. Therefore, she plans journeys on busses and trains to broaden their experience and discover new things. n The childminder is dedicated to promoting children's good health. For example, where children may be reluctant to try new foods, she involves them in cooking activities and incorporates vegetables into their diets in creative ways. Furthermore, she works in close partnership with parents, providing recipe ideas

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and photographs of ingredients to try at home. This continuous, supportive approach helps to develop a firm foundation of healthy lifestyles for children. n Parent partnerships are effective. Parents report that the childminder, who they describe as 'extremely patient' and 'very caring', has a positive impact on their children. The childminder offers parents invaluable advice and support with topics, such as toilet training. This promotes continuity and positively impacts on outcomes for children. n The childminder networks with other childminders from the local area. Together, they share information, updates, and ideas. She has started to evaluate her setting in some ways. For example, the layout of the environment has been adapted to allow children more space and independence during play. However, there is further scope for the childminder to critically evaluate the quality of her provision, including seeking the views of parents and children, to raise the

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overall effectiveness of the setting to an even higher level. n The childminder completes safeguarding and first-aid training regularly. However, her professional development is not yet sharply focused on children's individual needs. For example, although she has identified further training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, this has not yet been fully implemented.

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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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n develop self-evaluation processes further, including seeking the views of parents

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26 April 2024 and children, to develop the overall effectiveness of the setting to an even higher level n extend their own professional development to gain a deeper understanding of how to further meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489915 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10335296 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 7 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bingley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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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