Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 9 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children behave well because the childminder gives them clear explanations about the routine and respects the decisions they make. This gives children a good sense of belonging.  The childminder creates lots of opportunities for exercise and outdoor play which effectively supports children's physical well-being.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and is a good teacher who keeps children stimulated in their play.  The service the childminder provides meets the individual care and learning needs of the children who attend. This is because the childminder has built good relationships with the parents and seeks their views to inform the development of her provision.  The childminder effectively minimises risks to children in order to create a safe environment where children can explore.  Children are developing and extending their knowledge of a wide range of words

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This provision is good

because the childminder effectively introduces and supports their understanding of new vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not undertaken professional development activities recently to support her in improving her teaching so that outcomes for children improve further still.  The childminder does not always make best use of every opportunity to extend children's love of books and early writing skills.

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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

 target more opportunities to engage in professional development in order to take the quality of teaching to the next level  make the most of every opportunity to further enhance children's early writing skills and love of books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and discussed self- evaluation.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage provided by the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has undertaken paediatric first-aid and food-hygiene training in order to improve her knowledge and skills. However, she has not accessed any recent professional development opportunities to help her in improving her teaching skills even further. The childminder is very conscientious and continuously identifies ways in which she can improve. Therefore, she maintains good quality provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training, which has given her a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This minimises the risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively, which means children are able to confidently explain their ideas and thoughts. The childminder has not fully utilised every opportunity to enhance children's early writing skills and love of books in order to support their rapid progress in literacy. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's learning and development and gathers good information about what children can do at home. Therefore, they work well together to support children's continued learning and development. The childminder effectively supports children's mathematical skills, which means children confidently use mathematical language in play. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. Therefore, children understand they are unique and are able to recall previous events in their lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring towards the children and values them as individuals. Therefore, children are emotionally secure and confident in her care. The childminder has a good range of resources freely available indoors and outdoors, which creates a stimulating environment and motivates children in their play. The childminder creates lots of opportunities for children to undertake tasks for themselves. As a result, children can competently manage their own personal needs and are fully independent. The childminder uses the daily routine well to effectively support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children take appropriate risks, which offers them good opportunities to learn about how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder assesses what children can do when they first start to attend and she uses this information to plan challenging activities that support children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder regularly checks the progress children make and ensures that children's activities cover all seven areas of learning and development. Therefore, children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316691 Local authority Bury Inspection number 872006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Radcliffe, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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