Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 19 April 2012

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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 are confident and settled in the childminder's care. Care practices are effective and the provision for children's emotional and physical well-being is good. Children learn about the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets clear boundaries so that children understand what is acceptable and why some rules are needed to help keep themselves and others safe.  The childminder has detailed systems in place to monitor children's progress in all areas of learning and identify any gaps which emerge, in order to address these swiftly.  The quality of teaching is good and children make rapid progress from their starting points in all areas of learning. Children are gaining the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for their next steps in learning.  The childminder forms partnerships with parents which promote children's good

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This provision is good

progress. Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's development and also their views and ideas for their children's next steps in learning.  The childminder reflects in detail on children's needs, in order to identify where she can build on her skills and knowledge through further training. The childminder makes a positive contribution to the shared supervision and mentoring of assistants who work with herself and the two other co-childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children under three years old have fewer opportunities to choose activities involving making marks, as resources for these are not always readily accessible.  The childminder does not always reflect on the provision in the exceptional level of detail needed to identify all possible areas for further improvement.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children under three to engage with resources and activities for making marks, in order to help promote their developing writing skills  sharpen the detail for reflection on practice to identify all possible areas for improvement and to further raise the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision, in order to bring about continuous improvement.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents, to gain their views of the setting and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding children's welfare are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare to all required authorities. She maintains all required documents, qualifications and records to underpin the safe and effective running of her provision. The frequent communication between the childminder and her co-workers supports continuity of care and learning, which contributes to children's good progress. The childminder reflects on the provision with her co-childminders and assistants, as well as seeking the views of parents. This contributes to maintaining a good standard of care and teaching, and most areas where further improvements can be made are identified. Assistants are supported to gain relevant qualifications so that children benefit from their increasing skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes frequent observations of what children can do in all areas of learning. She uses what she knows about this to provide activities which are challenging and accurately matched to their individual needs. The childminder uses her observations of children's interests, as well as information from their parents, to engage their attention and motivate them in their learning. This contributes to children learning to concentrate and becoming ready for school. Children have good opportunities to develop their manipulative skills and solve problems when using a variety of simple technology resources. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder as part of their earliest learning in literacy. The childminder demonstrates effective skills when incorporating teaching in early mathematics into activities, which helps promote children's good progress in this area. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities and resources that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

contribute to children's awareness of diversity in the local and wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder frequently liaises with parents so that she has the most accurate information to promote children's well-being. She provides plenty of reassurance for children who are settling into her care, in order to support their emotional well-being. The childminder praises the efforts and achievements of children to build their self-esteem and motivation for further learning. She encourages children to express their views and use their own ideas, showing that their contributions are valued. The childminder teaches children to be aware of their safety and that of others, in order to help them learn to manage this for themselves. Children have good opportunities to take well-managed risks while testing their whole-body coordination. They enjoy daily outdoor exercise and nutritious foods as part of learning how to maintain their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They learn how to work with others and to respect their differing needs. Children are learning good manners and to share responsibilities, such as when they help to tidy up. They learn routines which promote their good health and hygiene, as well as developing their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436432 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 853757 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 14 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and works in the Little Lever area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm and on Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm all year round, apart from personal leave and bank holidays. Two other registered childminders also work on the premises. Two of the three co-childminders work together at any one time with one of two part-time assistants. The childminder and one assistant are 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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