Branche, Lindsay

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 10 December 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

 Children are motivated to learn and show secure emotional attachments to the childminder. The childminder's care practices comprehensively promote children's well- being, contributing to their readiness to learn.  The childminder demonstrates effective teaching skills which help children to make good progress in all areas of learning. She uses her detailed assessments of children's learning to help provide levels of challenge that are accurately matched to their needs.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. This helps promote continuity for children. Overall, she works with parents well to establish what children know or can do when they join the setting. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan experiences which help children settle and learn.  The childminder provides many good opportunities for children to practise thinking and

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This provision is good

speaking skills. She makes effective use of their interests to help maintain their motivation and concentration. The childminder strives to provide a stimulating and accessible environment, indoors and outside, to promote children's curiosity.  Children benefit from the childminder's commitment to professional development. She builds on the skills and knowledge gained from her experience and qualifications. This improves outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to seek information from parents about their children's learning and experiences.  The childminder does not reflect on 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

 develop the ways for parents to share information about their children's learning and enhance their existing good progress  refine the detail with which practice is reflected on and bring about further continuous improvement in the quality of 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 documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning, along with evidence of checks on the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice 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 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 to help her report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She refreshes her safeguarding knowledge frequently using a variety of means. The childminder seeks the views of parents as part of her overall drive for continuous improvement. For example, she makes changes to activities for children to complete at home as a result of their views. The childminder also seeks the views of other professionals to help improve her practice. She uses children's interests effectively to help promote continuous improvement. When children demonstrate a preference for learning outdoors, she enhances the outdoor provision to further motivate them to learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective use of children's interests to develop their critical-thinking skills and understanding of simple effects. For example, she carefully shows them how sieves allow water to flow through and encourages them to try using these. The childminder shows children how to use brushes to make marks with water. She uses their interest in water to help them access other activities, and follows children's choice of books to help them learn to enjoy these. The childminder makes effective use of questions to help children to talk about the pictures and to teach them new words. She helps children to experience rhyme and rhythm using their favourite simple instruments. She sings as children tap drums, using their choice of songs. The childminder provides a range of resources and activities to help children gain a positive awareness of diversity. These reflect their families and the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides clear guidance for parents about which foods should be provided for their children in the setting. This helps them learn to enjoy a healthy diet. She encourages children to be independent. They proudly show they can peel and chop bananas, practising their manipulative skills. The childminder promotes children's decision making about what to play with next. She praises them for their efforts and successes, raising their confidence and motivation. The childminder teaches children how to behave safely. She sets clear boundaries, such as not throwing toys, and has high expectations for children's behaviour. The childminder teaches children about road safety on outings to help them develop skills for the future. She provides good opportunities for children to test their coordination and strength, while learning to take small, well-managed risks. Children enjoy play on low slides and pedal on wheeled toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards gaining the skills needed for school. They learn to communicate their views and needs quickly. Children understand routines that promote their good hygiene. They learn to enjoy healthy foods and outdoor exercise. Children are making good progress in sharing and taking turns. They respect the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences. Children are confident and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315495 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1059559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Little Lever area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.15am to 6pm on weekdays during term time only, except for Tuesdays, when she operates from 7.15am to 7pm, and on bank holidays. The childminder has a qualification in childcare 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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