Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/05/2013 23/09/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment in which the children feel happy and secure, they are confident to express themselves.  The childminder develops strong bonds with the children she cares for. She knows them well and is able to meet their needs quickly and effectively. As a result, children confidently move around the childminder's home, showing a strong sense of belonging.  Daily trips out to places of interest enable the children to learn valuable skills and experience different opportunities.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She allows children to follow their own interests for play whilst carefully challenging them to support their progress and extend their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress to help her identify any gaps in children's achievements.  Links with the local nursery school have not been fully established to ease children's future transitions by sharing information about children's achievements.  The views of parents and children are not used consistently to inform targets for future development so that their views are clearly reflected in ongoing improvement.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing in the lounge and dining room.

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Inspection activities

 Documentation kept by the childminder was viewed by the inspector, including children's records, registers and policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from their written statements.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1992 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two grown up children in a house in the Unsworth area of Bury, Lancashire. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding purposes. The children have access to a secure rear garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet dog. The childminder attends a variety of activities, such as, the local children's gym, play areas and local children's centre. She collects children from the local school.

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Information about the setting

There are currently six children on roll, three are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions, and three are school-age children who attend before and after school and also in the school holidays. She is open all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for a two week family holiday and Christmas.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance systems of monitoring children's progress to clearly identify any gaps in children's achievements across all areas of learning and development

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend self-evaluation to reflect the views of parents and children in order to more accurately target areas for future improvement

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop links with the local nursery school to ensure information is shared in order to support transition and promote a more consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

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who attend

The childminder successfully provides play opportunities that meet children's needs and interests from their first day. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements, which means children make good progress in all areas of learning through enjoying challenging play opportunities. As a result, they are acquiring the skills needed to support their next stage of learning. She observes the children in order to identify progress and next steps for development. However, the childminder does not always evaluate observations and link next steps to the areas of learning to support her monitoring children's achievements. Each early years child has a diary which contains monthly observations and tracking documents. This information is shared with parents to inform them of their child's learning so they can support their child's progress at home.

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who attend

Children are confident communicators. They excitedly talk to the childminder about the games they are playing and items they have found. Language is developing well with the younger children supported by skilful questioning from the childminder. For example, younger children who are baking with role play food are asked about the ingredient they have selected and what they will be doing with it. Imaginative play is embraced by the childminder. Children are given the opportunity to explore their ideas. For example, the children and childminder make a beach with materials. They paddle in the sea and explore items they have found in the sand and water, such as, fish, starfish and bottles.

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who attend

Children's skills in mathematics are developing well, they frequently talk about number and colour whilst playing. When playing with bricks the childminder asks the children if they can put one more on the towers before asking them to help her count them. They talk about the colours and the shapes. Awareness of culture and diversity is explored throughout the year by celebrating various festivals. The childminder ensures the children understand the meanings of each festival to develop their knowledge of the wider world.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy a warm and close relationship with the childminder. This is achieved through planned settling-in visits to ensure the children and families are confident and content with her. She uses these opportunities to find out about routines and likes and dislikes of the child. She observes the child at play to understand their interests and stage of development. Children who are settling into the childminder's care are well-adjusted and comfortable in her home as a direct response to the settling-in visits. Relationships are further developed as the childminder offers children praise consistently throughout the day and when they carry out tasks. They respond to her affection and attention and, as a result, the children feel safe and secure in her care and are confident around unfamiliar adults.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's behaviour is well-managed by the childminder. House rules are set and children understand boundaries and how to behave appropriately. Younger children are spoken to about being nice to each other and sharing toys, she encourages the children to play together and build friendships with each other. The childminder's home is well-organised and children are confident to select their own resources as they wish. They understand that they need to tidy toys away in order to give them space to play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Healthy eating is promoted by the childminder. For example, she makes suggestions to the parents in order for their children to have a healthy packed lunch. Snacks of fresh fruit are also offered to the children during the course of the day. Physical play is offered daily through outings to a variety of local activities. For example, the children attend the local children's gym on a weekly basis, where they practise skills, such as, balancing, jumping and extending on their social skills. Other opportunities for outdoor activities include the local park and play areas. This gives the children ample opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. Children understand how to keep themselves safe when outside. For example, during imaginative play younger children imitate routines they have seen, as they pretend to put sun cream on each other. The childminder securely straps their babies in the prams when they go for a 'walk'. This shows well-established routines that the children are

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect and safeguard children. She is clear about her responsibilities in regards to keeping children safe and has a policy in place which outlines the process to follow should she have any concerns or allegations made. Children's safety is further considered as the childminder has thorough risk assessments in place that cover all aspects of the provision. Safety gates are in place and external door kept secure to ensure children are free from risk.

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provision

The childminder has a recognised qualification in childcare and regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of childcare practice through attending training sessions. The childminder evaluates her practice and reviews this annually to target areas for improvement. However, parents' suggestions for future development of her practice are not consistently sought so that their views are accurately reflected in her plans for development. Since her last inspection, the childminder has made some positive changes to her practice, which has had a positive impact on the children. She has improved her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors the activities to ensure they provide children with good levels of challenge to promote their progress across all areas of learning. However, she has not established an effective system of tracking their progress to specifically identify any gaps in children's achievements.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are strong and they are very complimentary about her service. For example, they state 'we are very pleased with the high quality of care the childminder provides', and, 'our children love spending their days with her'. The childminder attends school activities for the older children in her care, such as assemblies and plays. However, partnership working with the local nursery school is not fully developed to share details about the progress of the early years children to support their future transitions.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 316664 Local authority Bury Inspection number 819047 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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