Childminder EY395253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 7 December 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

 Young children's mathematical skills are supported well as they play. The childminder helps them to use number names in sequence, when they count the number of legs on a toy dinosaur.  Excellent opportunities are provided for children to develop their independence skills. They enjoy the responsibility of taking care of their belongings, such as their shoes and are supported well to meet their own personal needs.  The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of safety, both in the home and when they go on outings.  Good hygiene practices are promoted by the childminder. This helps children to understand the rationale behind activities, such as washing their hands and faces after eating.  Effective use is made of the outdoors to promote children's physical health and extend their learning.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder supports them to develop an understanding of boundaries and expectations within her home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reviews the progress children make. This ensures any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and intervention is secured, to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally the childminder overly directs children's play and does not give them enough opportunity to explore their own ideas and guide their own play.  Although there is a programme for ongoing development, this is not yet fully aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and direct their own play  extend the programme of professional development so it focuses more precisely on key areas of practice to improve teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed play and learning activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed regulatory documentation including evidence of suitability checks, children's details, learning journals and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a small sample of parents and took account of their views as part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is committed to keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She confidently describes a range of signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children. The childminder has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and external agencies and services. Information sharing is good. This ensures all those involved with children develop a shared knowledge and understanding about how to move a child forward in their learning. The childminder continually reflects on her provision and monitors educational activities well. She accurately identifies areas for development. For example, she has recently implemented a system to evaluate the quality of her teaching, to support her self- evaluation process even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her qualifications and knowledge of early years education well. Her teaching is strong. She is skilled in supporting children's communication and language skills. She shows children how to pronounce words by responding and repeating what they say in the correct way, rather than pointing out their errors. This helps children to develop confidence and increasingly use talk as they play. The childminder draws children's attention to words through everyday play-based activities. Children enjoy looking at words, such as stop, when they use signs as part of the train set. The childminder makes effective use of assessment. She observes children as they play, gathering information which she uses well to identify their next steps in learning. This information is shared with parents and they enjoy being able to share what their children have been learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and other minded children. They enjoy the time they spend in her home. Parents recognise this and speak highly of the service provided. Children are supported well emotionally when they first start attending the childminder's setting. For example, she gathers good quality information from parents, such as sleep routines and any allergies they may have. This information is used well to maintain continuity for each child. Children show confidence and are motivated to explore the wide range of equipment available in the indoor environment. This area is interesting, stimulating and promotes a strong sense of achievement and commitment to learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least good progress in their learning and some make progress that is better than good, in some areas of their development. They enjoy recalling the names of dinosaurs and show interest in the marks they can make when they move them around in the sand. They develop their communication and social skills well. Children understand expectations and how to play cooperatively together. They gain the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395253 Local authority Bury Inspection number 859688 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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