Walker, Carole Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 25 January 2011

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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 and her assistant are well qualified. Knowledge and skills are used effectively to ensure activities provided reflect children's developmental needs and take account of their next steps in learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong and they feel informed and involved in their child's learning. This helps to promote consistency and continuity of care and learning as children move between home and the setting.  The childminder oversees the work of her assistant. Effective supervision arrangements and ongoing support are provided to help her improve the effectiveness of her practice.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seeks feedback from both parents and children to help her identify areas for further development to improve the overall quality of her service.  Children's behaviour is managed very well. Effective strategies are used by the

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This provision is good

childminder and her assistant to manage any changes in children's behaviour. This helps children to understand the rationale for boundaries and expectations within the home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not fully make the best possible use of children's interests to progress their learning even further.  The childminder has not yet fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development that extends her teaching skills and knowledge 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

 make better use of children's interests in order to progress their learning even further  extend the programme of professional development and focus more precisely on key areas of practice that 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, assistant 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her assistant to reflect and review the range of activities and experiences provided. This ensures resources and equipment echo children's interests and accurately match their stage of development. Children's assessments are analysed well. This ensures any intervention to meet children's needs is acquired at the earliest stage. The childminder demonstrates the importance of liaising with external agencies to further address children's specific requirements, when appropriate. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant accurately describe signs and symptoms of possible abuse and know who to contact should they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. Effective risk assessments ensure all areas accessed by children are checked thoroughly and are safe for them to use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support younger children's learning well. They plan age- appropriate activities and provide resources that are matched well to their stage of development. Children enjoy picking up board books and turn the pages independently. This helps them to develop their physical skills and show an interest in early reading. Older children's learning in school is complemented well. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to perform action rhymes and songs they have brought from school to share. This supports their early literacy skills very well. Activities are provided that highly motivate and encourage children to join in. The childminder fills an activity tray with coloured foam, which children thoroughly enjoy exploring with their hands. This helps them to explore colour and texture, encourages them to talk and fully extends their investigation skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder and her assistant provide high levels of care and meet their emotional and physical needs effectively. Children's independence skills are supported well. For example, the childminder helps them to put on their own coats and place their shoes in the porch area. High-quality information is gathered on entry to the provision. Parents share information, such as, feeding, sleep routines and medical needs. The childminder and her assistant adhere to this and provide continuity for each child. Information sharing with local schools is good. This provides continuity in children's all-round development as they move from one setting to another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They are developing a wide range of skills and knowledge, in readiness for school. Children are confident, make friends and have improved communication skills. This enables them to become successful and confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316577 Local authority Bury Inspection number 872005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4. The childminder works alongside an assistant, who holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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