Childminder EY318262

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 3 June 2009

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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 is well qualified and experienced. She skilfully uses opportunities during children's play to promote their communication and language, personal, social and emotional well-being, physical development and mathematical understanding.  The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures. This is shared with parents, implemented effectively and underpins her setting well.  The childminder provides parents with a range of information about their children's care and learning, in order to keep them informed of their progress.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to make meaningful improvements. She has addressed the recommendations made at her previous inspection. The childminder makes good use of her reflective journal to evaluate everyday practices. She seeks the views of children and parents in the self-evaluation of her setting.  The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from

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This provision is good

having access to plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to eat healthily.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents to share detailed information about children's learning when they first attend.  The childminder's observations and assessments do not yet reflect sharply on the different ways in which children learn. She is aware of this and is taking steps to address this.

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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 the systems for gaining the views of parents about their children's learning when they first begin at the setting  sharpen assessment arrangements to better reflect the different ways in which children learn and use these to enhance activity plans even further.

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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 completed a joint observation and discussed the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, self-evaluation and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults who live at the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to one parent and took into account the views of other parents from written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is mindful of children's safety. She checks the environment on a regular basis and takes appropriate steps to minimise any risk of harm to children, both in her home and on any outings. The childminder monitors children's progress. She observes children as they play and assesses their learning. The childminder uses her knowledge of what children can do to plan the next steps in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continued professional development. She accesses a range of short courses that complements her already good knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She uses fun and effective teaching to help children extend and build on their current skills. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language. When reading a familiar story, she asks children questions about the characters and asks them to point out different people and items within the book. She makes the story interactive and interesting for the children. For instance, she uses wooden blocks to make the sounds of the animal hooves. Children sit close by her and enthusiastically engage. Children demonstrate they are developing an appreciation of books as they help her to turn the pages carefully. Children are supported to learn number concepts. They count during everyday routines and activities and enjoy participating in singing number rhymes and songs. The childminder takes children on many different outings and visits within the local community. These support children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

physical skills and help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are flexible and used well. The childminder uses this time to get to know children and their families. This enables her to follow routines and care practices, as discussed with parents. The childminder makes the most of daily conversations, text messages and secure social media sites to keep parents informed of their child's care and learning at the setting. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and they happily approach her for comfort and reassurance. The childminder is a good role model for children. She uses age-appropriate strategies to manage unwanted behaviours and gently reminds children about her expectations. Children play cooperatively and are kind and courteous to each other and the childminder. Children are developing good social skills and confidence to do things for themselves. For example, feeding themselves and tidying away toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and enjoy learning. They develop good physical and imaginative skills. Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318262 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 862299 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Farnworth. 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 4. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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