Childminder 316555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 25 November 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has failed to supply Ofsted with all the necessary information to check that all adults living at the home are suitable. This means children's safety is compromised.  Sometimes, the childminder does not effectively use the information she gathers about children's learning to precisely track and monitor their progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows the individual children in her care well. She skilfully shapes activities as she plays alongside them. This helps to promote children's enjoyment and motivates them to be enthusiastic about learning.  Partnership working with parents and other settings where children attend is effective. The childminder routinely shares information about children's needs and her observations of their progress. This helps to promote a consistent joint approach in supporting children's ongoing care and learning.  Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of the childminder's care and comment on how happy their children are in the setting.  The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she encourages younger children to practise their counting skills during play and daily routines. Older children confidently use mathematical language as they compare

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It has the following strengths

different shapes and sizes of resources.

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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

 supply the relevant information to Ofsted to ensure that suitability checks can be completed on all persons living on the premises. 28/04/2016

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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 how information is used that further supports tracking of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the outcome.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of adults living on the premises. This means Ofsted has not been able to carry out required checks to ensure individuals living in the home are suitable. Children are not at risk as the childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. She has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder has reflected on her provision and skills. Overall, she has identified areas for improvement and has a professional development plan in place. The childminder seeks parents' views to support her improvements. For example, parents have been consulted about the childminder's plans to enhance the outdoor environment. The experienced childminder has a good understanding of child development. She regularly observes and assesses children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

development to help her identify their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The skilled childminder recognises and utilises opportunities to help to expand children's vocabulary. Children keenly listen to stories and show interest and curiosity as they talk about the characters and illustrations in books. While children explore textured play dough, the childminder provides a narrative for their play and introduces new words, such as squish and squash. Young children enjoy repeating the new words and they use their imaginative skills while rolling the play dough into cake shapes. Children are encouraged to develop their concentration skills and think for themselves. The childminder asks a range of questions and gives children time to think about their answers. For example, older children observe and comment on the changes that occur when they cut the dough with tools and include glitter into the mixture. Younger children notice patterns emerge as they blend and roll different coloured play dough together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised as the childminder has not made sure that all of the safeguarding requirements are met. The childminder is a good role model. Children are happy and well behaved in the warm and welcoming environment. They settle quickly and are reassured by the childminder, who makes every child feel special and valued. The childminder uses outings to their local community parks, shops and library as opportunities to promote children's physical, personal and social skills. Children cheerfully talk about collecting tickets during a bus ride into town. The childminder talks to children about the benefits of the healthy snacks she provides and they learn about the importance of good hygiene. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as she supports them to acquire the skills needed for their eventual move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She provides them with opportunities to make choices about their play and be independent in their own personal needs from a young age. This effectively promotes children's self-esteem and confidence. Children engage in a range of stimulating learning experiences based on their interests which offers them good levels of challenge. The childminder helps children to become inquisitive and curious learners. Children are making good progress in their learning and are well supported to reach their next stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316555 Local authority Bury Inspection number 865098 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the Prestwich area of Bury. She is open all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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