Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 2 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has made significant progress since her last inspection. She has embraced learning opportunities to develop her knowledge, which she implements in practice to enhance outcomes for children.  Children are happy, settled and secure, and form strong attachments with the childminder, which gives them a sense of belonging.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop, and she provides meaningful activities and experiences that ignite children’s interest. As result, children are eager to learn and make good progress.  The childminder keeps parents informed of their children’s development and shares ideas on how learning can be extended at home. The childminder also works in partnership with other professionals, which promotes continuity in children’s learning.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures; she is qualified to administer first aid and all required

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This provision is good

documents, such as medication records, are in place.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have easy access to natural resources that would encourage them to play, explore and learn using all of their senses.  Although the childminder mainly provides nutritious meals and snacks, occasionally the children are offered less healthy choices.

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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

 improve the menu to ensure that all meals provided for children are equally well- balanced to promote their good health  improve the arrangements for children to explore natural materials by increasing the range of sensory resources and making them more readily accessible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children’s progress and development.  The inspector looked at children’s assessment records, planning documents and the childminder’s action plans.  The inspector reviewed documentation including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

All children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder plans activities that build on their interests. As a result, children engage well with the activities provided. They display good levels of independence as they select from a good range of toys and resources that are easily accessible in low-level units. However, children do not fully benefit from multi-sensory experiences because natural materials and sensory activities are not readily accessible. The childminder uses her knowledge from recent training to support children’s language development. For example, she responds appropriately to babies’ babbles; she gives them time to verbally respond and models correct pronunciation. As a result, babies are beginning to imitate sounds and form recognisable words. The childminder uses incidental learning opportunities, such as drawing children’s attention to church bells ringing, to introduce different sounds from the

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who attend. This is good

musical instruments, which extends their learning.

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good

The childminder works in partnership with parents and others to support children’s development. She completes the progress check for children aged two years in conjunction with checks carried out by the health visitor. As a result, emerging concerns are addressed in a timely manner. The childminder works closely with teachers and prepares children for the move to school, for example by helping children practise writing patterns in preparation for handwriting at school. Children’s good health is promoted through regular outings to the park and places of interests. Children learn about good hygiene practices as part of everyday routines, and they have individual baskets with their own flannels and toothbrushes, which minimises the risk of cross infection. The childminder provides a range of wholesome meals and snacks, and children confidently request favourite meals, such as home-made fish pie. However, some meals are less well-

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provision is good

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has updated her knowledge of safeguarding practices. All required policies are in place and she is fully aware of procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child’s safety and well-being. The childminder has accessed relevant training, forged links with the local childminder groups, and she has also benefited from the support of the local authority. The childminder now has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She has effective systems for monitoring children’s progress, which she uses to plan activities that ensure they make good progress. The childminder is fully aware of her strengths and weaknesses, and this is demonstrated in her written action plans, which are continually updated and revised to ensure ongoing improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271861 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1023825 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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