Childminder 315555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2016 12 April 2013

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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

 Children demonstrate secure emotional attachments to the childminder. This promotes their likelihood of learning as they are happy and confident. Care practices effectively support children's physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder provides activities that are well matched to children's learning needs. She has high expectations for their progress and demonstrates effective teaching skills. Children gain the skills and knowledge needed to help them in readiness for their next steps in learning, including school.  The childminder makes regular, detailed checks on children's progress, so that any emerging gaps can be identified and addressed as early as possible. She has a good understanding of why it is important to exchange information with any other settings that children attend, helping to promote continuity.  Partnerships with parents are effective. They help to establish their children's starting

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This provision is good

points in learning when they first join the setting. The childminder frequently exchanges information with parents about their children's progress, and they contribute towards their children's next steps in learning.  The childminder accesses a range of information sources, as well as training that builds on the skills and knowledge gained from her qualifications and long-standing experience in childcare. She works effectively with other professionals, using their views to help improve the quality of provision for children's welfare and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best possible use of children's interests, in order to help them engage in learning and activities at an exceptionally high level.  Reflection on the practice lacks sharply focused detail that contributes to outstanding quality provision through continuous improvement.

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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 the current good use of children's interests and preferences to further enhance their motivation to learn and engage with activities  sharpen the precision with which practice is reflected on, further enhancing the quality of provision and children's good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision in order to bring about continuous improvement.  The inspector looked at information provided by parents to gain their views of the setting and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She takes care to update her knowledge of safeguarding so that she is aware of the changing risks to children's welfare. The childminder has an effective understanding of how to minimise hazards and help reduce the risk of accidents. She maintains all required qualifications and documents, which help to underpin effective provision for children. The childminder seeks parents' views, in order to check that they are continually satisfied with the service she provides and to make any improvements. The childminder has successfully addressed all actions and recommendations from the previous inspection, raising the quality of the provision for children's learning and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that supports children's good progress in all areas of learning. Resources are accessible. This contributes towards children developing independence, as they can choose what to use in their play. The childminder extends children's learning to recognise the symbols for letters and numbers. She provides a range of enjoyable activities that helps children to talk about what these represent. The childminder supports children to think about relative sizes of objects and their colours, as part of their early mathematical learning. Children enjoy exploring a range of materials and discussing these helps to develop their speaking skills. This sparks their imagination, contributing to children's ability to think of and write storylines. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities to help children learn about people and communities who are not part of their immediate experiences or family.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children to develop good self-care skills and independence, in readiness for school. She teaches children to respect others, using simple rules consistently to help children learn to how manage their feelings and behaviour. Children share small tasks, and this teaches them the importance of helping others and being involved in the organisation of the setting. They enjoy helping to clear away dry rice and take turns using different brushes, developing their social skills. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to develop their coordination and strength, while taking small, well-managed risks. Children enjoy daily visits to parks and playgrounds. The childminder teaches children the skills and knowledge needed to help them manage their own safety in the future. She promotes the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise. The childminder understands the importance of helping parents

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to provide nutritious foods for children when attending her setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop self-care skills and learn how to maintain their good health and hygiene. They learn to observe rules and to respect others. Children are gaining a positive awareness of diversity in the wider world. They are well prepared for their future learning, and they gain the skills needed to be ready for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315555 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1042930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the Heaton area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates on weekdays all year round, apart from personal holidays and bank holidays. The setting operates between 7am and 6pm, apart from on Mondays and Fridays, when it is open from 8am to 6pm. The childminder has a relevant 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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Telephone number

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