Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 and babies are keen to explore and learn. The childminder's care practices effectively support their physical and emotional well-being, facilitating their ability to learn. She demonstrates good skills when helping children to manage their feelings and behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates consistently good teaching skills. She monitors children's progress in detail, using assessments of their learning to provide levels of challenge accurately matched to their needs.  Parents contribute to initial assessments of their children's learning and the childminder encourages them to continue to exchange information about this. She offers practical ideas to help parents continue their children's good progress in learning at home.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with other settings that children may attend. She seeks to exchange information about children's learning and to identify any

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This provision is good

areas where specialist support may be needed to promote further progress.  The childminder demonstrates a proactive approach to professional development, frequently extending the skills and knowledge gained from her previous experience and qualifications to help benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to develop the independence skills of children over three years of age.  The childminder does not reflect on all areas of practice in the exceptional detail that promotes outstanding quality of provision.

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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

 build on the existing good opportunities for older children to further develop their independence skills  refine the precision with which practice is reflected on and bring about further improvements to the existing good quality provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises 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 checks on the suitability of those living or working 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 documents provided by parents to gain their views of the setting and spoke to a parent. The inspector 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 all required policies and procedures in place and reviews these frequently. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have to the correct agencies. The childminder inducts the part-time assistant into the policies and procedures, including safeguarding, to help protect children's welfare. She makes rigorous evaluations of the provision, as part of the drive to bring about continuous improvement in quality. The childminder seeks the views of parents, children, her co-childminder and the assistant, as well as of other professionals, to promote this. For example, new resources are acquired, such as tablet computers, as a result of children contributing their views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Babies benefit from the childminder's understanding of how important it is for them to explore. They enjoy crawling inside the trampoline and learning how to use the elasticity of the pad to bounce while sitting. They explore how they can use paint to make marks and also enjoy touching materials with different textures, such as feathers and plastic stampers. The childminder effectively promotes the imaginative play of older children, developing their speaking skills through skilled interactions. She makes good use of routines, such as handwashing before meals or after outdoor play, to initiate activities like song and rhyme. She encourages children to take turns to choose songs. Children reinforce learning about numbers through songs, as well as experiencing rhyme and rhythm. The childminder provides a range of highly accessible resources to help promote children's learning in literacy, including their favourite books and mark-making resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children proudly make marks and give these meanings, showing good development in their literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder recognises the importance of children developing respect for the similarities they share with their peers, as well as for any differences. She offers a range of opportunities for children to learn about others not in their immediate family or community. Children learn about the festivals and events that are important to others through creative activities, outings and trying new foods. The childminder provides a variety of ways for children to enjoy exercise and take small, well-managed risks. Children enjoy playing on the trampoline and see-saw, testing their strength, coordination and courage. The childminder provides effective teaching about why some foods contribute to a balanced diet and children's good health. She encourages children to think about how they feel after exercise, developing their awareness of their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards being prepared for school from the outset of attending. They have opportunities to think critically and contribute their ideas. They are confident and begin to form friendships. Children learn effective hygiene routines, as part of developing self-care skills. They learn the factors that contribute to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480153 Local authority Bury Inspection number 987563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Prestwich area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She works with a co-childminder and occasionally with an unqualified assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a childcare 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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