Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 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

 Children's needs are met well. Effective care practices are in place which support children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are confident and settled, showing secure emotional attachments to the adults caring for them, helping them in readiness to learn.  The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She has comprehensive systems to monitor children's progress that help her quickly identify and address any gaps in learning that may emerge. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has high expectations for children. She has a secure knowledge of children's interests and needs and uses this information effectively to help children make good progress. The activities provided are challenging and help motivate children to learn.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's learning. Parents and the childminder then frequently exchange information about children's progress and well-

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This provision is good

being, which helps to promote continuity of their care and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other settings and professionals, in order to secure any additional help children may need. She considers how to support children towards a confident transfer to school, promoting continuity in their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make highly effective use of all opportunities to help children solve simple problems.  The childminder reflects on her practice. However, self-evaluation does not sufficiently inform the setting's priorities and set challenging targets to secure continuous improvement.

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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

 identify and use all opportunities to help children think through ideas and solve simple problems  sharpen the precision with which practice is reflected on, in order to support further continuous improvement in the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas 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.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents to gain their views of the setting. The inspector 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. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to manage any concerns that she may have about children's welfare. She has robust systems for recruitment, which include rigorous checks on the suitability of those selected. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to supervise the assistant, in order to meet the requirements that help to protect children. Induction and training for the assistant supports her to build on her skills and qualifications, so children can benefit from her improving practice. The childminder uses the views of parents, her assistant and other professionals to support continuous improvement in practice. She reflects on her provision to help identify her own training needs and build on the skills gained through her existing qualifications. The childminder maintains all records, policies and qualifications needed to effectively underpin the good provision for children. She has a secure

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

understanding of how to manage risk, and minimise hazards to children to help keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Resources are accessible so that children can decide what to play with and can find these independently. This contributes towards promoting children's creativity, as they can combine resources in their play as they choose. Children show how they are able to sort objects, based on what they notice about them. This demonstrates the childminder's effective skills for promoting children's early development in mathematics. The childminder encourages children to develop the manipulative skills needed before learning to write using a broad range of enjoyable activities. She effectively teaches children about diversity using a range of activities and resources. This helps children gain a positive awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to learn about the different needs of others. This helps them to learn to respect other people. The childminder encourages children to share small tasks, in order to experience the satisfaction to be gained from helping others. The childminder shows children how their views are valued and uses their interests during their self-chosen play. Children learn how to maintain a balanced lifestyle, including learning about the benefits of eating nutritious foods and enjoying regular exercise. The childminder provides daily outdoor play, including opportunities for children to learn to take reasonable, well-managed risks, while developing their coordination. Children are taught how to stay safe in a variety of contexts as part of gaining skills for their future independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in gaining the skills and knowledge needed, in readiness for school. They learn how to follow rules. Children are learning effective hygiene routines, as well as how to manage their safety and good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475364 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 985472 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates on weekdays, all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, apart from personal holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and employs an assistant. She 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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