Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 8 February 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 has a secure knowledge of the procedures she should follow in order to protect children's welfare if she has safeguarding concerns.  Children make good progress and gain the skills and attitudes needed for their next steps in learning, as a result of the childminder's effective teaching and care. Where children's starting points are below those expected for their age, gaps in progress are being quickly narrowed.  Effective care practices help children learn how to manage their hygiene and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Children's behaviour is good because the childminder teaches them how to take turns and use good manners.  Children are keen to learn because the childminder uses what she knows about their interests to engage their attention and praises them for their successes and efforts.  Parents are supported to engage with their children's learning, in order to promote their

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This provision is good

good progress. They share information about their children's learning away from the childminding setting and are provided with practical ideas to use, which enables them to continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder makes effective use of the knowledge and skills gained from achieving a childcare qualification at level 3 in order to promote children's learning and well- being. She maintains a strong commitment to further improving her practice by undertaking regular training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to promote children's thinking and speaking skills.  The childminder does not reflect on her teaching in enough detail to always identify where she can enhance the effective learning experiences she provides for children and raise these to the highest levels of quality.

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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 highly effective practice to consistently promote children's thinking and speaking skills to the best possible extent  sharpen the way in which reflection on practice is used in order to further improve the existing good impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities on the childminding premises.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises, as well as evidence of her qualifications.  An evaluation of teaching was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and documentation related to children's learning, along with a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice and makes plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor children's achievement and identify where any extra support is needed to promote their good progress. She sets targets for children's learning which meet their individual needs in all seven areas. Activities are planned well and children receive a broad and balanced educational programme which motivates them in their learning. Children have opportunities to direct their own learning through their interests, as well as learning to concentrate on those led by adults. The childminder demonstrates effective practice when promoting children's achievement in communication skills, literacy and numeracy, in order to prepare them for their next steps, including school. She uses a broad range of activities to help children extend their knowledge of words and develop the skills needed in order to learn to write. The childminder provides many good opportunities to encourage children to think critically

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who attend. This is good

and recall information. However, she occasionally does not give children long enough to think and reply. This reduces the impact of her teaching because children are not always provided with the highest possible levels of challenge which best promote their learning.

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good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She effectively promotes children's well-being and self-esteem and develops their confidence. Children develop independence and self-care skills, as well as learning the satisfaction to be gained from helping others. The childminder encourages children to take well-managed risks when using their whole-body coordination and teaches them how to stay safe on and off the premises. Children have daily opportunities to be active and develop their physical coordination using a range of resources. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviour so that they can cooperate with others, due to the childminder's emphasis on developing good social skills in readiness for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage in order to provide a good standard of care and learning for children. She reflects effectively on her provision to ensure that the all required documents, records and qualifications are maintained to promote children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her teaching in order to meet the different needs of children and promote their individual good progress. However, she does not always recognise where teaching can be further improved in order to consistently raise this to very high levels of quality. The childminder minimises risk to children by making thorough risk assessments and by implementing effective safety measures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315618 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 868313 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 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Smithills area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare.

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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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