Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 18 October 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 childminder displays a very high regard and understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.  Children are highly motivated and their behaviour is exceptional. This is because the childminder knows children very well and promotes their personal and emotional development to the highest standards.  Children and their families are highly valued. Well-established partnerships with parents enhance the childminder's knowledge of children's individual needs. Parents are actively engaged in their children's learning and consistently work with the childminder to maximise the experience for their children.  The childminder reflects on her provision well and takes positive steps to develop her childcare knowledge. She demonstrates a sound understanding of the Early Years

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This provision is good

Foundation Stage and implements her knowledge well. This helps to ensure that children are safe and well cared for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use opportunities well enough to consolidate children's mathematical skills during planned activities.

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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

 use opportunities more effectively during planned activities to consolidate children's mathematical understanding of counting and comparing quantities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability and the suitability of all other adult members in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a wealth of experience and ensures that children receive high-quality learning and care from the moment they start with her. There are very good strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and to enable this learning to continue at home. The childminder plans activities that cover the seven areas of learning well and she follows children's interests. This motivates children to learn. However, there are occasions when opportunities to use mathematical language and consolidate what children already know are missed. The childminder uses the knowledge gained from her early years qualification to accurately assess children's achievements and track their progress towards the early learning goals. This enables swift intervention through the identification of any gaps in learning. The quality of teaching is consistently good.

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outstanding

Children show that they feel valued, safe and secure. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children, which supports them to feel confident and emotionally prepares them for their next stage in learning. The childminder uses opportunities well to help children to develop their independence skills, for example, she encourages children to do things for themselves. This motivates them to learn. She offers praise and encouragement when children carry out self-care tasks. This supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder is an excellent role model for children and consistently encourages positive behaviour. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary. She places a high emphasis on safeguarding. She attends regular training and is aware of who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The environment is exceptional in promoting learning and has an extensive range of accessible resources, which children can independently

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outstanding

choose from throughout the session. The childminder promotes the benefits of healthy lifestyles extremely well. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and drinks and also benefit from opportunities to develop their physical skills during outdoor play.

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provision is good

The childminder actively reviews her provision, including meeting the recommendations from her previous inspection. She is well qualified and routinely accesses additional training. The childminder attends regular network groups to enable her to reflect on practice and keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. She works closely in partnership with other childminders and organises story sessions held by external providers, which enhance children's communication and language skills. This supports the quality of her teaching. The childminder has developed good links with the local school and shares information about children to support them effectively when they move there from her setting. Documentation is very well organised and the childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to ensure children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315716 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 865081 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds a childcare 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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