Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 27 March 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has good systems in place to observe and assess children's learning. As a result, all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are progressing well across all areas of the curriculum from their starting points.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities and experiences that effectively promote their overall development. As a result, children are motivated and active learners and are developing the necessary skills to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as the move to school.  The childminder includes parents and other professionals in children's ongoing progress. As a result, children are well supported and their individual needs are met.  Children enjoy caring and respectful relationships with the childminder and she is attentive to their individual needs. Therefore, children display high levels of confidence

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This provision is good

and self-esteem and behave very well.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder has attended training and her good knowledge of child protection ensures children are kept safe. The childminder holds a valid first-aid certificate and other adults living at her home are suitably vetted.  Children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle is promoted. The childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices. Children have regular access to the outdoors and enjoy outings in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered all relevant communication strategies to support children who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for parents to be able to contribute to the self-evaluation of her setting.

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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 even more opportunities for children who use English as an additional language to be able to extend their communication skills, for example, by adding dual language books, posters and print to the environment and using these when playing and interacting with the children to further their understanding  provide more consistent opportunities for parents to be able to contribute to the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the childminder's home.  The inspector observed the childminder while she interacted with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at some documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's development records.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of other adults living at the childminder's home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is experienced and knows the children very well. She engages in meaningful play, follows children's interests and interacts with them positively. As a result, children are happy, settled and confident in their surroundings. The childminder on most occasions, supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She uses a variety of questions and purposeful interactions, to extend children's vocabulary. For example, when playing with the trains she discusses concepts, such as size, shapes and colour. As a result, children's understanding of these is extended. However, opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to extend their understanding of spoken words, have not been fully embedded. This is because the childminder has not fully considered the use of a wide range of media, such as books, images and signs that reflect children's cultural heritage and encourage their developing understanding. Children

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who attend. This is good

are supported to develop their personal and social skills. The childminder encourages them to play co-operatively, share toys and resources and takes them to the local toddler group.

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good

Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area. Children confidently use equipment, such as see-saws and bicycles. Children are developing an understanding of staying safe. They help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away toys off the floor, and participate in regular fire evacuation practices. The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene practices. Children wash their hands before eating and after visiting the bathroom. Resources are clean, age appropriate and stored effectively, to assist children to make independent choices. There are good settling-in procedures in place, which effectively support children's confidence and emotional well-being. Children develop their self-help skills as they help the childminder with domestic tasks, such as preparing food and drinks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She has good systems in place to monitor children's learning and ensure they make continued progress. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder makes every effort to seek parents' views, with regards to their children's learning and care. However, opportunities for parents to contribute regularly to the self-evaluation of her setting have been less successful. The childminder has, however, made some meaningful changes to her setting. For example, she has addressed actions and recommendations made at her previous inspection, and has attended many training courses to further her own professional development. Additionally, she has worked with her local authority support worker to evaluate aspects of her provision, for example, she has improved her outdoor area. Therefore, she demonstrates a desire to improve her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504910 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 869246 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Farnworth, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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