Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 13 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Overall, the childminder's teaching skills are strong and children make good progress in their learning. The childminder takes note of children's current interests and development needs. She uses her skills and knowledge gained from her qualifications to plan interesting and challenging activities to extend their learning.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong and secure. The childminder effectively liaises with parents and other providers to share continuous learning opportunities and assessments.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children access a good range of available resources. Children make independent choices as they play and the childminder is nearby to offer praise and encouragement, helping them to develop confidence and self-esteem.  Children form extremely strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being with her. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and helps them to understand and

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This provision is good

follow rules and boundaries. Children are exceptionally polite and well mannered and their behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to make better use of the outdoors, in particular to extend learning for those children that prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder has not yet developed a focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 make better use of all learning environments and foster the interests of those children who prefer learning outdoors  extend the system for professional development and include opportunities which enhance good practice and fully support children to reach the very highest level of achievement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training on how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She implements robust policies that accurately reflect all local safeguarding procedures. The childminder gathers relevant information about children's learning and development from parents and uses this successfully to plan children's starting points. She consults with parents and seeks feedback from them to help improve her practice and provision. She observes children carefully and adjusts plans to suit their individual needs. This helps her to accurately plan and track children's development and learning. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and help keep her knowledge of any changes to childcare practices up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures there is a good balance of adult-focused activities and child- initiated play. The childminder provides experiences that match children's learning needs well. Children have good opportunities to develop an understanding of the world around them. They enjoy closing their eyes and guessing the object that the childminder has under a towel during a planned activity. Children guess the objects while the childminder asks them to describe how the object feels. She extends their vocabulary further by introducing new words. For example, children describe the object as long, short, soft and hard. Children express their delight and show a sense of pride and achievement as they guess what the object is. The childminder extends the skills of children through clear questioning that promotes their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a stimulating range of age-appropriate resources to suit the needs and interests of all children. Children's emotional well-being and physical well-being are effectively promoted. The childminder provides practical activities and guidance to help children learn how to take calculated risks in their play and stay safe. Children's self-help and independence skills are developing well. For example, children learn to put on and take off their own coats. The childminder teaches good hygiene rules as she reminds children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children's good behaviour shows that they feel safe, secure and settled. The childminder provides snacks and meals that are healthy and nutritionally balanced. They have regular opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air and exercise in the garden. She takes children out to local playgroups and other places in the community, such as the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are effectively acquiring the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. Children are learning about the world, other people, who they are and what they can do. They are successfully developing their communication and language skills, helping to shape their social and interpersonal skills. Children are confident, active learners who have a strong motivation to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362419 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1044477 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Radcliffe, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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