Childminder in Bradford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she maintains a safe and interesting environment for children. She explains how she establishes exciting play opportunities based on children's changing interests. The childminder understands how this supports children to remain engaged in play and enjoy their time in her care. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she would use a range of teaching strategies to support children's developing communication and language within her curriculum. For example, she discusses how she uses stories and rhymes to help children develop their vocabulary and speech. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she will provide home- cooked healthy meals and daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and

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This provision meets requirements

exercise. n The childminder explains how she supports children to behave appropriately. She understands the importance of being a good role model and demonstrating kind and respectful behaviour. The childminder discusses how she uses positive reinforcement and encourages children to use good manners and begin to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. n The childminder provides children with daily access to outdoor play opportunities. She explains how children enjoy the time they spend at local parks, visiting the allotments and playing in her secure garden area. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents to help promote continuity of care and learning. She will have daily conversations with parents, send them photographs of their children and share information about their learning and development. She understands how this gives parents an insight into children's time in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she has renewed her safeguarding training and paediatric first-aid certificate. Furthermore, the childminder networks with other childminders and the local authority, so she remains informed and prepared for the future care of early years children.

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This provision meets requirements

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 302444 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10404880 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 0 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the Clayton area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder talked to the inspector about their premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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17 June 2025 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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