Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 Not applicable

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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

 The childminder is friendly and enthusiastic. She knows children well and has developed positive relationships with them. Settling-in arrangements are used effectively to ensure that children feel welcome and secure. Children are confident and happy.  Children are enthusiastic and curious as they engage in a wealth of stimulating activities. Their individual interests are captured well. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress.  Children are supported well to develop self-help skills, and the childminder provides extensive opportunities for them to do things for themselves.  Children are included in the setting of rules so they know what is expected of them. The childminder reinforces positive behaviour through praise and encouragement, and children behave well.  Children make independent choices about their play. The childminder plays alongside them, following their ideas. Her positive interaction helps to promote children's

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This provision is good

language development.  The childminder makes regular assessments to help plan appropriate next steps for children's individual development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not utilise her strong partnerships with parents to gather all information about children's learning at home.  Self-evaluation procedures do not sufficiently target a programme of professional development, to improve the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 enhance the information gathered from parents about children's learning and achievements at home, in order to complement teaching and support children to make even more rapid progress  refine the way in which reflection is used to target training, in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels and consistently provide excellent levels of challenge for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, including risk assessments and children's assessment records, and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written information.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications and the suitability of the household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's current procedure for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision and generally uses self-evaluation well to identify and address weaknesses in her practice. Parents and children provide feedback to support this process, which ensures that planned developments are relevant. The childminder is experienced and attends regular training. This helps her to put in place procedures to support children's welfare and development. However, opportunities to heighten the childminder's teaching skills to an outstanding level through a targeted programme of professional development are not fully secure. The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements and implements effective policies and procedures to support her good practice. She has established strong links with other childminders, where she shares and receives advice and guidance. This helps her keep up to date with changes. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to refer concerns to the appropriate authorities. She implements effective safety and security procedures, and children are protected from harm. Comments from parents and children are very positive about the quality of the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are eager to learn and confidently follow their own interests as they explore the environment. The childminder interacts well with the children and successfully teaches key skills in mathematics and language through play-based activities. Observation is used well to monitor and assess children's progress and to plan the next steps in their learning. Parents receive regular information about children's progress through discussion with the childminder and opportunities to look through learning journals. However, the childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's learning at home to complement her good teaching further. The childminder effectively shares information with other settings to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to work cooperatively together and she engages them in games that involve taking turns. She encourages children to be polite and respectful to others by providing sensitive reminders. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices through effective daily routines. She provides healthy snacks and talks to the children about healthy food choices. This helps to promote children's good health. Children are physically active and have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. The environment is organised effectively to provide children with opportunities to select resources and make decisions about their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, and planned activities are well matched to their needs. The childminder focuses well on equipping children with language, social and physical skills. This helps prepare them well for future learning and later moves on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460610 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 942024 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Horwich, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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