Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 9 May 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder interacts well with children to extend their learning through play. She provides an extensive range of resources and equipment which cover all areas of learning and match the interests of children in her care. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children to develop their language and communication skills. She encourages children to be verbal and inquisitive and to share their thoughts and ideas.  Children are polite and very well behaved. The childminder helps them to understand rules and routines and the importance of being kind to one another.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She uses self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in her practice. The views of parents and children are valued as part of this process to ensure that improvements reflect their needs.  Children are well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder is flexible to

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This provision is good

meet the needs of children and their families and this helps children to settle quickly.  The childminder holds a qualification in childcare and keeps her skills and knowledge current by accessing a range of professional development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the end result of adult-led creative activities is planned in advance, which does not encourage children to express their individuality and creativity.  Occasionally, planning for children does not sharply focus on what they need to learn next.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to express their individuality and creativity  enhance planning even further and focus more sharply on children's next steps in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements and implements them well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training and has a comprehensive knowledge of signs and symptoms and what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder thoroughly checks her premises and all the places they visit and takes appropriate action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She accesses professional development opportunities according to children's needs and addresses gaps in her knowledge and skills. She has good partnerships with other agencies and seeks advice and support, in order to ensure that she fully meets the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good approach to children's learning and development. She observes children and assesses their progress. Activities are planned to match their interests and children are keen to join in and engage in meaningful play. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. She uses a variety of strategies to promote speaking and listening skills and children learn and apply the rules of conversation very well. She asks a range of questions, makes suggestions and extends their vocabulary. Additionally, children are encouraged to solve simple problems, persist with a difficult task and explain what they are doing. Children are motivated learners and enjoy their time exploring with the childminder. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning as the childminder keeps them informed on a daily basis. They are also involved in establishing children's starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly with the childminder. She has a very warm and welcoming approach and children clearly enjoy spending time with her. The childminder knows them very well and is sensitive to their needs. Children are confident and relaxed in her care and freely explore their environment. Children behave very well. The childminder establishes clear boundaries and has a positive approach to helping them understand what is expected. The childminder uses planned activities and a range of resources to help children learn about people from backgrounds other than their own. She promotes respect and role models respectful interactions with children. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices and the childminder uses effective strategies to help them develop independence, including managing their own care needs. The childminder takes children to various groups to help them develop additional social skills. She also takes them to the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

local park to help ensure that they develop good physical skills and have opportunities to take manageable risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are very well supported across all areas of learning and develop the skills they need in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287164 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 856303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the Hulton area of Bolton. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years 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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