Childminder 316555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2016 9 March 2016

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder was worked swiftly to address the gap in the management of information. She has worked closely with Ofsted and provided them with all required information. This has secured the safe management of her provision.  The areas of the premises used for childminding, both inside and outside, wholly engage children in play that supports their learning and development. The childminder accurately identifies what aspects of learning each child needs support with. She skilfully provides for this in the play opportunities and experiences she offers. All children make good progress and achieve well.  Children's emotional development is given high priority right from the start. The fun- filled activities, along with the nurturing care that the childminder offers, support children's confidence well. This has a significant impact on their very close relationships and their impressive behaviour.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her strong links with other childminders, professionals and facilities in the local community effectively. Children access a broad range of experiences which extends their opportunities for learning. They are helped to develop the skills they need in readiness for their future moves to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for professional development are not targeted at developing areas of expertise to help move towards delivering outstanding teaching.  Sometimes, the childminder does not model how to think about solving problems or to achieve a difficult task, in order to help children develop confidence in their own ability to try for themselves.

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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

 enhance knowledge of the very best teaching methods, particularly developing expertise in helping children to think hard about how to achieve difficult tasks and to try for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during play and interaction with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an observation of a specific activity and discussed the childminder's evaluation with her.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as training records, operational records and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents using the childminder's own records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder routinely refreshes essential elements of her training and she keeps abreast of issues around child protection. She prioritises helping children learn how to keep themselves safe and they can describe their knowledge of road safety. The childminder strives to provide childcare of a very high standard and uses her extensive experience effectively. She uses her partnerships with other childminders to share knowledge and expertise. The childminder reflects on discussions and uses shared ideas to continually improve her provision for children. Since the last inspection, she has swiftly sought advice and guidance to help her more robustly monitor children's levels of development. The childminder is using her new system to more routinely identify specific areas in which she can further promote children's learning, in order to help them make even more progress. In doing so, she is identifying and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

addressing gaps in the provision for learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children in her care very well. She uses what she knows about their development to skilfully shape activities and promote their learning as she plays alongside them. The childminder instinctively uses children's interest in drawing to provide additional materials which enable them to extend their creative ideas even further. She purposefully provides scissors as a way to promote children's ability to use one- handed tools and equipment. The childminder makes good use of her very strong relationships with children to promote their communication. Children are confident speakers and talk to each other, which helps them to play well together. The way that the childminder organises children's play materials enables them to make the most of the opportunities for learning. They are eager to explore and they join in enthusiastically. Their very good levels of concentration support them to achieve well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the setting. Their very close relationships with the childminder and each other help them thoroughly enjoy their time here. The childminder is very nurturing and responsive. Children show how safe they feel as they laugh together, explore with confidence and play creatively. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. This includes some exciting opportunities to learn outdoors in the childminder's well- equipped garden. The range of play opportunities that is provided to enable children to move and handle equipment, both small and large, helps them to develop refined physical skills. Attendance at other groups, such as craft groups and library sessions, helps to broaden children's social skills and learning experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

The consistently good quality of teaching, interesting resources and excellent relationships all contribute to the good progress children make. Children develop keen and confident attitudes to learning. Their enjoyment of and ability to use pens, paints and other creative materials help to provide an early interest in making marks for a purpose. Children are very happy in the setting and develop keen attitudes to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316555 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1043920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the Prestwich area of Bury. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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