Maassen, Iris Josephine Marguerite

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 15 June 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

 Care practices effectively promote children's emotional and physical well-being. Children quickly form attachments to the childminder which contribute to their rapid development of confidence and motivation to learn.  Children make quick progress in gaining the skills needed for their next steps in learning. The childminder has thorough systems in place to monitor children's learning so that any emerging gaps can be identified and rapidly addressed.  The childminder demonstrates effective teaching skills. She frequently promotes children's development of critical thinking and provides consistently accurate levels of challenge to extend their progress through a broad range of activities.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's learning and contribute ideas for their next steps in learning. They receive detailed summaries of their progress and the childminder offers practical ideas for extending their children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively identifies where she can enhance her skills and knowledge, in order for children to benefit from this by reflecting on the needs of children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The continued development of children's imaginative skills is occasionally curtailed. The childminder does not always make good use of a variety of methods and resources to support this area of learning.  The childminder does not always identify all areas where further improvements can be made, in order to consistently raise practice to the highest possible levels.

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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

 introduce a wider variety of teaching methods and resources to help children develop their imagination further  sharpen the ways in which practice is reflected on, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the best possible levels at all times.

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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 are effective. Risk is managed effectively so that the likelihood of accidents is minimised. The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements regarding the work of any assistants in her setting, in the event that she resumes working with one. She understands the importance of working with other settings which children may attend in addition to her own, in order to promote continuity of practice. The childminder seeks the views of parents and any professionals who visit her setting as part of the drive for continuous improvement in practice, so that she draws on a range of information in addition to her own reflections. She has successfully implemented all recommendations from the previous inspection, in order to raise the quality of provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children learning basic skills in numeracy and literacy to prepare them for school. She sets challenging targets for children's learning and has high expectations for their progress. The childminder makes effective use of what she knows children need to learn next in both activities chosen by children and those that she initiates. Children have good opportunities to learn to concentrate by using their own interests and through activities led by adults, in preparation for school. Children develop the manipulative skills needed before learning to write as the childminder provides a broad range of activities to support this. They regularly enjoy activities that incorporate rhyme and rhythm, in order to support their later development in literacy and reading. In addition, the childminder raises children's awareness of how words in different languages have the same meanings, as part of promoting children's understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about the benefits of nutritious foods and regular exercise. Children enjoy daily outdoor activities and have good opportunities to take well- managed risks, which test their physical skills. Resources are accessible so children can decide what to play with and find these independently. Children are encouraged to share small responsibilities, in order to experience the satisfaction of working to complete a task with others. The childminder supports children to use their own ideas during their play and makes use of their interests, which shows children how their views are valued. Children have good opportunities to learn about the different needs of others so that they learn to respect these. The childminder effectively teaches children about diversity in the local and wider community so children gain a positive awareness of similarities and differences to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in gaining the skills and knowledge needed to be ready for school. They are learning how to manage their personal hygiene, follow rules and be independent. Children are confident and happy. They show kindness and respect to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406925 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 850786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the central area of Bolton. The childminding setting operates from 8am to 7pm on weekdays all year round, except for personal holidays and bank holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. She is a qualified teacher and provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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