Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2015 14 January 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 quality of teaching is very good. The childminder is clear and confident in shaping the direction of play, giving children choices and following their interests. She effectively guides children, providing an appropriate balance of nurture and challenge.  The childminder promptly identifies where children have gaps in their learning and she effectively engages with parents and external agencies to provide targeted support.  The childminder has unique ways of encouraging children to help each other. Younger children are given achievable tasks, such as giving out water bottles, while older children nurture younger children to achieve trickier tasks. As a result, younger children feel proud of their independence and older children learn to be caring and considerate in real situations.  The childminder is highly skilled in helping children to settle and feel emotionally secure. She works very closely with parents to increase children's confidence and build

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This provision is good

strong emotional bonds with children.  The childminder has a very strong commitment to safeguarding children. She has a robust understanding of how to safeguard children and she gives the highest priority to safety procedures to protect children from harm.  The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant very effectively and she provides very good support for her professional development.  The childminder works very well in a team with her co-childminder and assistant. This means that children and their parents build quality relationships with a strong team who share common values and a distinct drive to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet highly effective in monitoring children's levels of involvement in all areas of learning. This means that opportunities to fully maximise learning are sometimes missed.

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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

 enhance monitoring of children's engagement in all areas of learning to identify areas for further development, for example, to extend opportunities for children to write for different purposes during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of activities and care routines with the children.  The inspector read comments from parents in children's diaries, parental questionnaires and letters from parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy broad and balanced experiences that motivate and challenge them. This is because the childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she plans for children's experiences by taking account of children's next steps in learning and their interests. Parents are very well informed about their children's learning and she effectively supports parents to guide their learning at home. Children make particularly good progress in their communication and language skills because the childminder provides children with a communication-friendly environment. For example, she has introduced a cosy den with cushions for children to relax in together and talk.

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outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of how to prepare children with the skills they need for school. For example, from a very early age children learn to identify their own water bottles and they use individual storage trays with their own names and pictures on them. This encourages children to be independent and gives them a strong sense of belonging. The childminder entices children to develop a love of the outdoors and physical activity because she provides a highly-stimulating environment and a varied programme of visits. Children are taught how to manage their own risk through engaging in new experiences, such as using trampolines. The childminder has very clear, high expectations which contribute to children's considerate and polite behaviour. Children are motivated to manage their own self-care because the childminder has highly effective routines in place. She uses excellent strategies to reinforce good manners, taking turns

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outstanding

and washing hands. For example, children enjoy singing 'Take a piece and pass it on' to share fruit during a group snack session.

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provision is good

The childminder's qualifications and training have a clear positive impact on her high- quality practice. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to deliver the learning and development and welfare requirements. Her thorough assessment informs her planning, so that learning opportunities are tailored to children's specific needs. However, the childminder is not yet highly effective in monitoring children's involvement in all areas of learning, to further develop the learning environments and engage children to the highest level. For example, the childminder provides resources for children to explore their early writing skills. However, these do not yet appeal to all children, because they are not always a purposeful part of children's play. Good partnerships with parents and school mean that information about children's learning is shared effectively. For example, the childminder summarises children's learning in a 'Here

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provision is good

I come' document, which is shared when they move to school. The childminder is driven to develop her provision, incorporating the views of parents and children to inform her self-evaluation. Parents are kept very-well informed about the experiences that she provides. For example, she explains the value of heuristic play through her newsletters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341661 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 857231 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She provides care from her mother's home, in Kearsley, Greater Manchester. She works with her mother as a co-childminder and she also has an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The provision operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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