Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 14 May 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's speech and language skills are developed extremely well by the childminder's skilled interactions. As a result, young children are keen to communicate and their emerging speech develops rapidly.  The childminder is well qualified and uses her strong knowledge to promote children's learning very well. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences which capture children's interest.  Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder. They are settled and confident in her home, and delight in the opportunities and space outside.  The childminder has created a welcoming, safe environment for children and she keeps them safe from harm. She promotes their good health with plenty of fresh air and exercise.  The childminder works closely with parents to support children's well-being and development. Parents are very happy with the childminder's service.  The childminder is very experienced and continually develops her skills and knowledge

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This provision is good

through a variety of professional development activities. This has a positive impact on the quality of her teaching and care practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established strong links with practitioners at some of the other settings children attend. As a result, less information is shared to complement some children's learning and consistency of care.  The childminder has the capacity to enrich the information she shares with parents, to promote and support children's learning even further at home.

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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

 make further links with other providers that children attend, to enhance children's continuity of learning and care  enrich the already good information shared with parents, to further inspire and support their engagement and involvement in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's own survey and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. She understands each child's current learning needs and focuses her teaching effectively on their interests and developing skills. As a result, all children make strong progress and are developing all of the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and school. Young children's emerging speech is encouraged well throughout the day, and they communicate excitedly as they get ready to go out and see the chickens. The childminder uses repetition and extension to skilfully develop their speech. Children are keen to learn and communicate because the childminder supports their explorations and conversations very well. She plans and delivers activities extremely well and young children show very high levels of engagement and make excellent connections in their learning. They explore their ideas and concentrate as they enjoy experimenting with the different sounds they can make

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who attend. This is good

with containers and a stick. The childminder works closely with parents and they are kept well informed of their children's development and activities. There is, however, potential to work together even more effectively, for example, by sharing imaginative, targeted ideas with parents, to support children's learning at home.

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good

Children show in their behaviour that they feel very secure and happy in the childminder's care. They snuggle into her when they are tired and giggle as they play together. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves and praises their efforts and successes. This develops their self-esteem and enthusiasm. Children confidently explore and make choices about how to spend their time, closely supported by the childminder. The childminder is a good role model, giving children calm, simple reminders. As a result, children begin to learn about boundaries and how to behave safely. She uses daily opportunities and experiences creatively, for example, as she talks about the actions of the chickens, to help children learn about emotions and unwanted behaviour.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and delivers them well. She uses a thorough set of policies to support her practice and to share information with parents, so they have a good understanding of the service she provides. The childminder has a good awareness of potential dangers and she assesses and manages risks well, to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's progress thoroughly to ensure they make strong progress. She undertakes training to develop her knowledge and regularly reflects on her practice and makes improvements. This helps her to deliver high quality provision. The childminder accesses additional support for children when it is required. She shares information with practitioners at all the other settings children attend. However, her links with practitioners at some settings she does not visit are not as well developed, to fully promote continuity

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504879 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 869245 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Westhoughton, Bolton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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