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 build strong bonds with the childminder, who is kind and caring. The childminder praises children for taking turns as they play with a ball outdoors. She is a good role model and speaks to children with respect. The childminder gives guidance to support children's good behaviour. For example, she uses regular encouragement.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children new vocabulary to develop their communication and language skills. For example, as children explore small-world resources, they listen intently to childminder saying the names of animals, such as 'lynx' and 'pig'. The childminder uses familiar songs and nursery rhymes throughout the session to further support children's speech. As they join in with singing, children perform actions to songs, which helps to develop their physical development. For example, children dance as the childminder sings. Children build firm friendships and show care and concern towards one another. They giggle together and show how much fun they are having.

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The provision is good

Children learn to manage their personal needs and to be independent. They willingly assist with tasks, such as tidying up. Children make their own choices about what they want to play with. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about their local community, such as during visits to playgroups and local cafes. The childminder helps children to have a good understanding of caring for animals, such as her pet cats.

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need to do better?

n The childminder spends time settling new children into her setting. She gathers useful information from parents to enable her to provide activities and resources that interest children. This helps children to feel safe and secure from the start. The childminder plays alongside children. For example, she models how to make different noises with musical instruments. The childminder is cheerful and positive in her interactions. n Parents report that they are happy with the care their children receive. They say that the childminder is friendly and provides a loving and warm environment. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their children's achievements. Families have remained with the childminder over years. For example, the childminder has cared for many younger siblings. This demonstrates how happy parents are with the level of care that is provided. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as first aid. She

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need to do better?

accesses a good range of training and is keen to enhance her knowledge and skills further. The childminder has discussions with her co-childminder, and they choose areas for development together. For example, they have attended

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need to do better?

8 October 2024 training to develop their knowledge of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder identifies what children already know and can do when they start with her. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to assess the progress they make. However, the childminder does not always focus on what she knows about children when planning and delivering some of the activities to help all children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise to help keep them fit and healthy. For example, they visit local parks and woodlands. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder helps children to learn about cultural events and celebrations. For example, she plans activities to help children to learn about Chinese New

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Year and Eid. This helps children to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. n Children demonstrate that they are motivated to learn. For example, they eagerly explore play dough. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. They confidently count blocks as they build towers during their play. Although the childminder plans a wide range of interesting activities, sometimes she does not adapt activities to challenge children of different ages and abilities.

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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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should:

n plan more precisely for what children need to learn next during activities n adapt activities more carefully to provide challenge for children of all abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392535 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10355251 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 11 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, in the Eccleshill area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded care and early education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members. n The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children and undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector discussed how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

8 October 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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8 October 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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