Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 5 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children make good progress, because the childminder is knowledgeable about how young children learn. She provides children with a range of stimulating learning experiences, linked to their individual interests and teaching is consistently good.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They interact and talk with the childminder during play. She asks them pertinent questions to extend their vocabulary.  The childminder uses simple but effective rules to ensure children are treated equally and with respect. Therefore, children have good social skills and behave very well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The child minder seeks parents' views, with regards to their children's learning and progress. Parents are included in the self- evaluation of the setting.  Children have good independence skills, they confidently select fruit and pour their own drinks. They help the childminder with domestic tasks, such as setting the table and

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This provision is good

clearing away.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and has attended safeguarding training. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home and holds a valid first-aid certificate. The childminder and all other adults living at her home have been suitably vetted. As a result, children are safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore freely and use a range of different media and materials during craft activities are not maximised.  Opportunities to support young children's growing awareness that print carries meaning and that information can be relayed in print form, are not fully promoted.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to be able to explore their ideas and fascinations during craft activities, for example, by providing a wider range of media and materials and giving them sufficient time to explore and follow their own thinking  support children's growing awareness that print carries meaning and information can be relayed in print form, for example, by labelling the storage boxes that contain resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's portfolio and parental comments provided for the inspection via the computer program.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the need to promote children's learning and development through purposeful play and planned activities. As a result, children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as the move to school. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources. These include resources which positively reflect difference and diversity. Children enjoy selecting their own resources and helping the childminder to tidy toys away. However, the resources boxes are not labelled with pictures or words, to help children understand that print carries meaning and extend their early literacy skills even further. The childminder follows children lead during play. For example, children ask her to sit in the den and bring her a selection of books they want her to read. However, during craft activities the childminder

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who attend. This is good

over directs the activity. This means opportunities for children to freely select and use resources, to further their fascinations and thinking are not maximised. The childminder extends children's vocabulary and listening skills by asking them lots of questions as they play. Children are encouraged to recall past experiences and predict what might happen next.

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good

Children are happy and settled, which helps them to form positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. This effectively supports their emotional well-being. Children display confidence in their surroundings and are eager to play and learn. Children regularly approach her for comfort and reassurance. As a result, children's confidence and self-esteem is growing. The childminder is a good role model and uses consistent, age appropriate strategies to deal with any unwanted behaviour. Children's healthy lifestyles are promoted though regular exercise and positive food choices. Children manage their personal hygiene well for their age and stage of development. Children use the toilet and wash and dry their own hands with little support from the childminder. Settling-in sessions are used effectively, to ensure there is a smooth move from home to the childminder's setting.

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provision is good

The childminder draws on her childcare experience and commitment to professional development, to offer good quality care and learning experiences for children. She has attended training and uses the information and skills gained to implement changes to her setting that benefit children the most. The childminder successfully monitors educational programmes using her good knowledge and a computerised program. She uses the information gathered to effectively ensure all children make consistently good progress in their learning. Parents are fully informed about their children's progress. They access the computer program regularly and make meaningful contributions. The childminder uses this information to inform her planning and her self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376477 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 858375 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Bolton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association of Childcare and Early Years.

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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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