Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 3 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 All children make exceptional progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of development. This is because the childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn, and uses her skilful teaching to support them to develop new skills and knowledge.  The childminder supports children's speech and language development exceptionally well. She speaks slowly and clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children plenty of time to think and respond.  Excellent partnerships are established between the childminder and parents. She ensures that they are fully involved in all aspects of their child's care, learning and development. This enables them to work together to meet the changing needs of the children, which supports their exceptional progress.  The childminder is highly qualified and professional, ensuring that all aspects of her provision are managed to an exemplary standard. She is proactive in making

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This provision is outstanding

improvements to her provision. She attends local networking groups and accesses training in order to enhance her skills and knowledge, which significantly improves outcomes for children.  The childminder is very knowledgeable about the potential signs of abuse and neglect, and knows how to act appropriately to make sure children are safe.  The childminder works exceptionally well with other early years providers involved in the children's care and learning. She regularly shares purposeful information about the children's progress and the activities that are available to them. As a result, children receive a consistent and continuous approach to their learning and make rapid progress in their development.

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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 excellent adult-led sessions to include even more small group work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  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, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides a consistently high standard of interaction with children to develop their learning. Planning and assessment systems are precise, sharply focused on children's individual needs and frequently shared with parents. Consequently, children thrive and are highly motivated to learn as they participate in a wide range of inspirational, challenging activities. For example, children's imagination and interests are captured as they explore with natural materials while playing with dinosaurs. Teaching is of a very high standard. Children enjoy an extremely good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities that have focused learning intensions to support rapid development. However, there is scope to provide even more opportunities for focused small group activities.

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outstanding

Outstanding nurturing relationships are evident between children and the childminder. This supports children to become independent and highly motivated learners. The childminder is a fantastic role model for children, she engages in play, shows children how to use resources and promotes children's thinking. The resources indoors and outdoors are exceptionally well arranged and varied to provide a highly stimulating environment. Children delight in playing outdoors and have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world as they plant spring bulbs and identify bugs. Children develop an extremely good understanding of their own self-care and the importance of good health through precise teaching. The childminder ensures all children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning as she consistently praises children and supports children to manage their own feeling. Children are involved in making the rules and know how to

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outstanding

be kind to each other. This supports exemplary behaviour.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children are thoroughly protected from harm as she has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibility to report any concerns. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments and uses these to effectively minimise hazards within the setting and for outings. The childminder's constant drive for excellence is motivated by her commitment to ensuring that children are happy, safe, and achieve the very best outcomes from their time in her care. The childminder and her co- childminder work exceedingly well together to evaluate their practices through high-quality professional supervisions. Consequently, targets for improvements for the provision and their professional development are identified and met. For example, mathematical resources have been added to all areas of learning to support children to make rapid

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provision is outstanding

progress in their learning. Thorough monitoring of the educational programmes ensures that all areas of learning and development are covered, and that children's needs are quickly identified and exceptionally well met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376159 Local authority Bury Inspection number 858350 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Radcliffe, Manchester. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. The provision 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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