SONUGA, Valerie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 28 January 2011

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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

 The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children form strong relationships with the childminder.  The childminder's wide experience and qualification have a positive impact on children's learning opportunities. Children are confident, enthusiastic learners. They enjoy exploring sensory activities, investigating the textures and properties of various substances.  The childminder ensures children receive a well-balanced diet and have effective opportunities to learn about a healthy lifestyle.  Good tracking systems are used regularly to review children's progress and any gaps identified are quickly addressed. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Feedback from parents is very positive as they praise the good progress their children make whilst in the care of the childminder.  Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The methods for gathering information from parents when children first start are not highly effective.  The childminder does not fully embrace parents in gathering ongoing information about children's interests and achievements at home, to support children to make even better progress.

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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

 strengthen the systems for gathering information for new children to sharpen and focus assessment more precisely  strengthen opportunities to involve parents in sharing information about children's interests and achievements at home, to enrich children's learning even more and help them make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the premises used by children during the inspection and observed children's activities.  The inspector gathered the views of parents through the childminder's questionnaires and the parents' comments on their child's progress files.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child development. She uses this to provide a broad range of activities and learning opportunities to promote all children's learning and development. This helps support children to make progress across the seven areas of learning and teaching is good. The childminder collects information from parents when children first start at the setting. However, this is not always detailed enough to demonstrate a sharp focus on the initial assessment of children to plan their learning exceptionally well from the outset. The childminder discusses children's learning and development with parents on a regular basis. She encourages parents to add comments to their child's observation records and gathers their views. However, the childminder does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about their children's ongoing achievements at home to support them to make even better progress. Children

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who attend. This is good

develop their understanding of mathematical concepts during planned activities, where they learn about size and measurement. This supports older children to develop their skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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good

The childminder forms positive and caring relationships with children, who feel safe and secure in her care. She provides constant praise and encouragement and children behave well. As a result, children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder encourages children to recall past events they have experienced with her. This promotes a sense of belonging and fosters their self-esteem. Children initiate their own play, as they select their own resources in the well-set-out environment. Consequently, children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they freely move around. Children have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air. This helps to enhance their physical well-being and understanding of the world around them. Regular risk assessments of the premises and outings are performed. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in ensuring the safety of all children who attend and she supports their

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good

understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since last inspection, she has implemented systems to record practising fire evacuation and to gain permission from parents to seek emergency medical treatment. This demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement. The childminder attends relevant training to update her knowledge and skills. She uses the information gained from training to improve her professional development. This has a good impact on the learning experiences for children. The childminder reviews her practice regularly. She evaluates what went well or not so well during activities and uses her skills to deliver good quality provision for children and their parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315796 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 871992 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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