Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 18 October 2011

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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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. The quality of teaching is good and supports children's progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being very effectively. Consequently, children have a strong sense of belonging and are happy and confident.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other professionals, which promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.  Children are well protected as the childminder fully understands and effectively meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, risks to children are identified and minimised.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Planned activities are occasionally over directed by the childminder, as she sometimes intervenes too quickly. This reduces the opportunities children have to lead their own play.  Information regarding children's starting points in their learning is not always gained on entry. As a result, the childminder is unable to use this information to enhance her planning at the start of the child's placement.

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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

 extend the opportunities children have to lead their own play during planned activities.  gather more in-depth information from parents regarding their child's starting points in all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed the learning that had taken place.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views and opinions regarding the service provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress and uses the information to plan purposeful experiences to support next steps in learning. Children enjoy a wide range of challenging activities and experiences that effectively promote their learning and development in all areas. Consequently, all children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. The childminder sensitively joins in with children's play to extend their learning. For example, the childminder asks the children appropriate questions, and introduces new words and counting into the play as she helps the children to dress the dolls. This supports children's mathematical, language and communication skills. However, as the children make sheep in a creative activity the childminder intervenes too quickly, not giving the children enough time to lead their own learning. The childminder engages well with parents to share information about their

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who attend. This is good

child's progress. However, the childminder does not fully utilise the settling-in sessions to gain initial information on children's starting points.

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good

Children are happy and have a good rapport with the childminder who is a positive role model. The childminder encourages the children to use their manners and gives clear indications about how they are expected to behave. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted through strong attachments in a warm and welcoming environment. This supports children to feel safe and secure. The stimulating, well-resourced environment promotes independence and confidence, as the children access the resources themselves. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and self-assurance. This supports children emotionally for the next stage in their learning and eventually school. Children are well nourished with healthy food choices and mealtimes are relaxed, as the children help to prepare the meals.

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provision is good

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding and knowledge about how to meet the learning and development requirements. The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's development to plan appropriate next steps in learning. She monitors the children's progress over time, and quickly identifies and targets any gaps in learning. As a result, children are well supported to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of parents to make continuous improvements and identify professional development. Since the last inspection she has successfully improved risk assessments and has attended training to enhance her knowledge and understanding. Safeguarding policies and procedures are robust and implemented well. Partnerships with other providers that the children attend are effective in sharing information to complement children's learning and to meet their

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316611 Local authority Bury Inspection number 819045 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She is a member of the Professional Association for 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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