Childminder in BuryOfsted inspection, 17 Dec 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 December 2015 7 May 2009

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 committed to helping all children reach their highest levels of achievement. He works closely with other childminders to review the quality of his provision and successfully gathers the views of others to reflect and identify areas of development.  Children make outstanding progress in their learning. The childminder expertly assesses children's starting points from the outset. He gathers information from parents to identify what children can already do. He identifies children's interests and makes sure these are meticulously included in the planning.  The childminder offers a warm, caring and enthusiastic approach and offers a stimulating range of opportunities to help all children learn, grow and thrive in this welcoming environment. Children behave extremely well, show a high regard for one another and confidently share and take turns during activities.  The childminder offers superb opportunities to extend children's vocabulary and models

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This provision is good

excellent use of language. He skilfully repeats language back to younger children and asks questions which encourage them to think and to express their thoughts and ideas. This helps to promote children's understanding and speaking skills extremely well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder offers excellent care for children, his paediatric first-aid certificate has recently expired and he cannot fully demonstrate how he is trained to deal with accidents.  The childminder's professional development programme is not yet fully focused on a more varied range of training to broaden his excellent skills and knowledge even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant for caring for young children. 29/01/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance the excellent quality of teaching and learning even further and sharply focus training on broadening knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on reviewing his knowledge of child protection. He fully understands the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child's welfare. Overall, the childminder understands the importance of training and development to improve practice. He has recently allowed his first-aid certificate to lapse, although, he is booked on the next available course. The childminder has effectively addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection. Children are now provided with more opportunities to share their understanding of technology and know how to operate simple equipment. Robust risk assessments are completed in all areas, indoors and outdoors, and for all outings. This helps to make sure children are kept safe and well. The childminder is passionate about his provision and has an ambitious vision for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Detailed information is gathered from all those involved in the children's care and learning, including parents and other professionals. The childminder uses this information exceedingly well and plans precise and focused activities that help to narrow any gaps in children's learning. He builds on children's growing mathematical understanding as they explore the world around them and provides exciting ways to help them sort objects according to shape or colour. Children's imaginations are ignited through high-quality role- play activities. They create their own characters and talk confidently as they play. The childminder follows children's interests particularly well and finds appropriate times to play alongside them to expertly promote their critical thinking. He sensitively joins in with their play and is animated in asking children what might happen next. Children are motivated to learn and deeply engaged in their play. They are very enthusiastic in their responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled, confident learners who show they have built a very secure relationship with the childminder. The childminder supports children's emotional needs well by the nurturing care he gives them. He provides regular praise and encouragement during play and celebrates children's achievements. This helps to support children's emotional development. Children's independence skills are exceptionally well catered for. They learn about age-appropriate self-care routines, such as feeding themselves and washing their own hands. The childminder provides children with a balanced diet and obtains information from parents about any allergies children may have. Children regularly walk to and from school and there are opportunities to be physically active at groups and play in the childminder's garden. Children develop an understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn to value and respect diversity.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The robust monitoring of children's learning and development shows they make excellent progress. All children make very rapid progress in their learning and are equipped with the key skills needed for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258034 Local authority Bury Inspection number 848404 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Manchester. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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