Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 17 June 2010

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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 undertakes regular professional development in order to improve outcomes for children. After undertaking training, she developed the way in which she supports children to understand about behaviour and manners.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She shares a good range of information with them so that parents understand the service she offers and are able to continue children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively supports children's creativity. Children understand that different materials can be combined together to create something new. They experiment with mixing colours and learn about the new colours they can make.  The childminder has built good relationships with children and creates a positive environment to boost children's self-esteem. Children are confident in her care and know the routine well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made best use of the relationships established with the school in order to create a fully consistent approach to teaching and learning.  The childminder does not always make the most of outdoor activities to extend children's skills in all seven areas of learning even further.

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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 to learn and develop across the seven areas of learning during outdoor play  build upon the relationships established with schools in order to create a fully consistent approach to teaching and learning.

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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 a positive attitude to reflecting upon her practice and driving forward improvements. She has addressed the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. She has developed the opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences so they are able to value diversity. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if concerns arise about children's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and provides children with a broad range of indoor activities across the seven areas of learning. The childminder puts measures in place to minimise risks to children in order to create an environment where children can play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses her good knowledge of individual children to teach them effectively. The childminder effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language. She supports all children's communication and language skills well. Children are confident in talking about what they are doing and enjoy describing their ideas. The childminder observes children as they play and extends their ideas. Children are interested and engaged in their play. The childminder successfully helps children to develop their physical skills. Children manipulate dough and develop their skills in using tools. The childminder effectively extends children's mathematical knowledge. During baking activities, she encourages children to talk about weight and measure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of safety. Children are learning about people who help them and keep them safe, such as the police and road crossing officers. The childminder supports children's independence well. Children make independent choices about what they want to play with and are competent at helping prepare snacks and peeling their own fruit. The childminder successfully helps children to understand about healthy lifestyles. Children practise good hygiene and are developing their understanding about germs. The childminder meets the care needs of children and supports their physical well-being effectively. The childminder is attentive to the children and values what they have to say. Children freely share their ideas and opinions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They participate well in activities and show an enthusiasm for learning. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347547 Local authority Bury Inspection number 873462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Whitefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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