Childminder EY486545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. She uses accurate assessments of children's development to plan fun and challenging activities that they enjoy.  The childminder is very affectionate and caring with children. She is a positive role model and children consistently behave very well. Through her nurturing support and praise, the childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well.  Children form warm and positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy playing imaginatively and are developing good social skills.  The childminder knows how to support children's well-being and their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. She provides healthy meals, follows good hygiene routines, and children enjoy a range of opportunities to be active outdoors.  The childminder is committed to her professional development. She prioritises training

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This provision is good

on safeguarding children and regularly updates her policies and procedures. She uses her good links with the local authority to help her reflect on the quality of her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes the childminder is not highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about their child's learning at home.  The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. However, her evaluations do not always incorporate the views of all parents and children.

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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

 strengthen ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home  sharpen the focus of self-evaluation and encourage all parents and children to contribute towards the ongoing improvement plans.

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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 talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder sets high standards for herself. She regularly attends meetings with other childminders to share good practice and reflect on the quality of her work. The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge and skills well. For example, she has developed effective ways to plan and assess children's learning. She carefully monitors their progress to help identify and address any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder plans an inclusive and safe environment. Children can easily access the toys that they find fun and interesting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She conducts effective risk assessments and ensures that all relevant records are clear, well maintained and stored confidentially.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual personalities, interests and capabilities. She completes regular observations and plans activities which motivate children to be excited and engaged in their learning. The childminder understands how to adapt activities, to continue to hold children's interest and support their ongoing development. This helps children make good progress from their starting points and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical development through everyday activities and play. For example, while rolling balls, her skilful questioning promotes children's counting skills and awareness of size, colour and quantities. Children's speech and language development are effectively supported. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children plenty of time to think and respond. She is very aware of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

how to help children to think and solve problems for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children freely explore the well-resourced environment and are supported to make choices about their care and play experiences. The childminder actively encourages children to be independent and responsible for essential tasks, such as tidying away resources and helping to feed themselves. This positive approach helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's understanding of their community and the wider world is promoted well. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to community play settings and places of interest, such as the local library and parks. She ensures that children have the dispositions and attitudes they need to prepare them for their future, including the move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy, curious and keen to play and learn. They are making good progress in all areas of learning. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their education, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486545 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1007105 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Kearsley, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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