Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 11 April 2012

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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 childminder and her assistant are well qualified and experienced. They use their knowledge effectively, providing a wealth of stimulating learning opportunities tailored to children's individual needs. The quality of teaching is consistently good.  Regular assessments of children's learning are used effectively to plan appropriate next steps for their development. The childminder provides a broad range of activities, capturing children's interests. This helps them to be engaged and motivated to learn.  The environment is warm and welcoming. The childminder and her assistant are affectionate, nurturing and positive role models. Children share close attachments with them. This helps to support their emotional security and their personal confidence.  Parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and their individual care. Effective communication with other settings supports continuity for children.

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This provision is good

 Children are well behaved and play cooperatively. The childminder and her assistant set clear, consistent levels of expectation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for parents to contribute information about what their children can already do, when they first start attending the setting.  Supervision procedures for the assistant are in place. However, they do not sufficiently inform a focused and targeted programme of professional development, to drive the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

 support parents to share more detailed information about what their children can already do when they first start attending  strengthen the evaluation of teaching practice, so that specific areas for improvement can be identified for the assistant and improved through highly focused training, to enhance professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including assessments of children's learning, safeguarding procedures, the childminder's self-evaluation and training records.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living or working within the home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and from additional written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They have a clear understanding of what to do, if they have a concern about a child. Effective risk assessments help to promote children's safety. The childminder has high expectations. She evaluates her provision and is eager to drive forward improvements. The childminder welcomes the views of her assistant, parents and children. She monitors the work of her assistant, ensuring that she attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. Assessments of children's learning are monitored, to track the progress of each individual child. The childminder quickly identifies delays in children's development. She is skilled at liaising with parents, providing continuity of learning, to help children's development catch up. The childminder is aware of how to implement additional interventions, if required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides indoor and outdoor activities that children enjoy. They take part in new experiences in their community. Children learn about people beyond their own family, which helps towards their understanding of diversity. The childminder and her assistant play alongside children. They use a range of different teaching strategies to extend children's individual learning. Children's language skills are well supported. The childminder and her assistant listen sensitively to children and model new vocabulary. They use appropriate questioning and explanation to promote children's understanding. Children enjoy investigating and exploring their own ideas. For example, they enjoy guessing what will happen as they mix different coloured paints together. Children count as they play and are beginning to recognise numerals. They match and sort objects, looking for similarities. Children relate letter sounds to familiar names, making links in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their learning. Babies' sensory development is well promoted.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder respects their individual routines and interests. She supports children's understanding of the importance of healthy living. Children enjoy nutritious meals and fresh fruit snacks. Daily outdoor exercise helps to promote children's well-being. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and their independence is well fostered. The childminder teaches children how to support their own safety. They use equipment carefully and take appropriate risk in their play. Children ride on bicycles and scooters with confidence. Their physical development and coordination are well promoted. The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively. Children are learning to take turns, which helps to foster their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funding, are making good progress in their learning from their initial starting points. The childminder is helping children to acquire the skills and knowledge they require, in readiness for school. Children are developing a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315854 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 847687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Blackrod. She works with an assistant and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Both the childminder and her assistant, hold appropriate qualifications 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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