Greenhalgh Clair

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2015 23 July 2015

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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 assesses children's progress regularly and plans challenging activities to meet their individual learning needs. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans activities which capture children's interests and promote their desire to explore.  Children are settled and secure because the childminder has developed warm relationships with them.  Partnership with parents is good. They benefit from regular feedback and make regular comments in their children's diaries. The childminder shares ideas to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning and care.  The childminder reviews her work carefully and has made several changes so that children benefit a lot from spending time in her care.  The childminder has recently attended a wide variety of relevant training courses. This has improved her knowledge and understanding of how children learn and has greatly

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge and extend children's speaking skills during activities.  Children's skills to learn independently are developing more slowly than other 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

 maximise opportunities that arise during activities to extend children's thoughts, for example by introducing new vocabulary.  provide more opportunities for children to develop their independent learning skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, assessment documents, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from several parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Since the last inspection, she has worked in close partnership with the local authority to identify areas for improvement, and quickly acted to make the required changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow if she has safeguarding concerns about a child. The childminder has recently attended a good variety of further training, which has improved the quality of teaching and has had a positive impact on children's learning. For example, the childminder has recently attended a creative play course and has gained a better understanding of how young children learn and develop. The childminder has clear procedures in place for reviewing children’s individual progress. Consequently, all children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder regularly

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

reviews the service she offers and takes into account the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with vehicles in a large tray of lentils, supported skilfully by the childminder. Their creative and communication skills are encouraged well as they explore new sounds, textures and make marks. On occasions the childminder misses opportunities to introduce new words and extend speaking skills. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and experiences to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. However, children are slower to develop their independence as the childminder gives them few opportunities to make choices in their play. The childminder regularly makes observations of children to capture their achievements and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder uses this information well to plan challenging and creative activities that children enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and treats children with respect and affection. When children start at the setting, detailed information is gathered from parents to assess children's interests and care needs. The childminder uses this information well to meet children's individual needs; as a result children are happy, content and emotionally confident. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She provides regular information about how they can support their children's learning at home. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement to try new activities, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children are given opportunities for fresh air and physical play through access to the garden and regular visits to local parks. The childminder makes sure children learn about the wider community through regular outings and relevant activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development during their time at the setting. The childminder has good links with the local authority and knows how to access additional support if needed to further improve outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316693 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1029199 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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