Childminder in Bradford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe in her care. She is clear about the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm and knows who to contact if she has child protection concerns. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. n The childminder ensures that anyone working with children has all the required suitability checks. All required paperwork is in place, including accident forms, pre-existing injury records, risk assessments and registers of attendance. n The childminder discusses how she will identify any gaps in children's learning and development. She demonstrates a knowledge of how to implement appropriate activities and experiences so that children build on what they know and can do and to help them to make good progress. n The childminder explains how her curriculum plans to give children the skills and

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knowledge for their next stage in education. She describes how this will include developing children's independence by engaging them in their self-care routines and independent choices in their play. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a healthy and nutritious diet for children. She describes how she will provide healthy food and take into account any food preferences and allergies children may have. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has reflected on her practice and made many changes to improve outcomes for children. She has worked with the local authority to ensure that she has a good understanding about safeguarding children. The childminder has identified gaps in her own professional knowledge and attended training courses to develop her skills further. n The childminder discusses how she will keep parents and carers up to date about their children's progress. For example, she describes how she will have

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regular discussions on collection and during termly meetings. n The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a range of age- appropriate resources to engage children in play. This includes a cosy book corner for children to look at books, low-level resource units to enable children to self-select what they wish to play with and plenty of resources to encourage children's imagination and creativity. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop their communication skills, such as through storytelling, songs and rhymes. She explains she will teach children to have positive relationships and manners.

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12 February 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2684143 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10366547 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 10 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder also works on Saturday from 9am until midday. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum will be implemented and the impact that this will have on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder discussed her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe in her care.

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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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12 February 2025 12 February 2025 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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