Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 11 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses a good range of teaching methods and has created an extremely stimulating environment for children with a rich variety of accessible resources. Therefore, children are very motivated and excited to learn.  The childminder is warm and caring. Children have formed very strong attachments with her. As a result, they settle in well and thrive in her care.  The childminder makes best use of everyday routines to foster children's independence and support their awareness of keeping themselves safe. For example, children are encouraged to put their own shoes and coats on and she consistently explains why some behaviours are not safe.  The childminder is well trained in safeguarding and child protection. She has a good understanding of how to recognise signs which may give rise to concerns. As a result, children are protected from harm.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents, which supports children's

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This provision is good

learning at home.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting high-quality provision. She has addressed the action and recommendations raised at her last inspection, which has had a good impact on children's safety and the learning experiences she offers them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to her questions. This does not maximise opportunities for them to think critically or learn about turn taking in conversations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 foster children's communication and language development further by consistently giving them time to respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching and had a tour of the parts of the house used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with children and held meetings with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the activities and experiences she provides for children.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector ensured the views of parents were taken into account by reading comments in cards and questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of challenging and interesting activities that promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning well. This ensures children acquire the skills needed for school. Overall, the childminder skilfully interacts with children, which supports their communication and language well. However, on occasion, she does not give them sufficient time to respond to her questions, in order for them to think about their own answers. Babies have plenty of opportunities to explore using their senses because the childminder provides a rich assortment of experiences, such as natural resources and messy play, that foster their exploratory impulses extremely well. Children learn to value themselves and others because the childminder's inclusive ethos is embedded into all aspects of her practise. She has implemented many ways to support parents to be involved in their child's learning. For example, they exchange

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who attend. This is good

information about the children's achievements daily, both verbally and in diaries, and parents contribute to the assessments of their child from the onset.

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good

The childminder has successfully created a safe and stimulating environment that children explore happily and confidently. Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder. They enjoy her praise, cuddles and they laugh together while playing. Children's physical development is effectively supported. They have access to the garden, where they have opportunities to be active, and the childminder takes them on regular outings. Children's health is fostered very well. For example, the childminder teaches them good hygiene practices, children are served healthy meals and snacks and they play and learn in a clean environment. Children's personal, social and emotional development are given a high priority by the childminder. As a result, children are very well-behaved, independent and sociable. The childminder prepares children well for their move on to school, by ensuring they enjoy learning and obtain the skills and confidence needed.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support children's learning and of how to keep them safe. She completes ongoing risk assessments and has a good range of safety equipment, such as stair gates, in place, which keep the home safe for children. The childminder aspires to continually improve the service she provides and constantly reflects on, and evaluates, her provision. She has made good links with other providers in order to share and discuss good practice. Furthermore, the views of children and parents are actively sought and valued when she evaluates what is working well and what needs improving. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnerships to support children's learning at home, the childminder's home and at any other settings children attend. She also knows how important it is to liaise with teachers when the time arrives for children to move on to school or nursery. This ensures children

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provision is good

experience a complementary approach to their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316054 Local authority Bury Inspection number 870794 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Whitefield, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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