Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 18 December 2015

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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

 The childminder's effective care practices enable children to quickly develop secure emotional attachments with her. This contributes to the speed at which children begin to make progress in their learning and develop good self-confidence.  Children's interests are used effectively to help motivate them to greater learning. The childminder makes good use of her assessments of children's learning to help provide accurate levels of challenge that promote their quick progress from the outset.  The childminder plans good opportunities for children to develop self-help skills in readiness for school, contributing to their growing independence. She has high expectations for children's behaviour, including for their learning about safety.  The childminder has improved the detail of information about children's progress that she obtains from parents when they start at her setting, to help children quickly settle

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This provision is good

and begin to learn. The childminder uses effective means to show parents if their children's progress is age-appropriate and how any weaker areas can be worked on.  The childminder identifies and acts on her professional development needs, contributing to the improved quality of provision since the previous inspection. She shows a strong commitment to building on her skills and knowledge so that children benefit.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide exceptionally rich experiences for children to develop curiosity about other people and communities in the wider world, who are not part of their immediate family or experience.  The childminder does not reflect on all aspects of her teaching with the highly precise detail that contributes to 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

 enrich the teaching to further stimulate children's curiosity about people and communities who are not in their immediate family or experience  refine the precision with which teaching 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, on and off the premises, 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 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 one 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 childminder seeks the views of parents to check that the provision continues to meet their children's needs and to make further improvements. She also seeks support and advice from other professionals to help promote continuous improvement to her practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare and has all required policies and procedures in place to help safeguard them. She frequently refreshes her training to stay up to date on safeguarding practice and revise her policies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress closely and has improved her use of assessment to plan effectively for their individual good progress. She also completes statutory progress checks and shares these with parents so they know if their children's progress is age-appropriate. The childminder makes effective use of children's enjoyment of the sights and events on walks in local countryside to help them to develop their speaking and listening skills. For example, following a farm visit, she provides a model farm to help children revisit the words they had learnt. The childminder makes effective use of the activity to help introduce learning about colours and counting. She provides a broad range of opportunities to help promote children's development of the skills needed before learning to write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to share, take turns and be kind to others. She promotes children's awareness of the similarities they share, as well as teaching them to respect any differences. The childminder praises children for using good manners and models this effectively to promote their learning. She recognises the importance of teaching children routines for safety, such as learning to sit at the table when eating and holding the handrail when using stairs. The childminder builds opportunities for babies to share in the activities of older children, promoting their feeling of inclusion. For example, she provides larger farm animal figures for them to handle and explore. Hygiene practice promotes babies' and children's good health. The childminder works closely with parents to tailor her practice to babies' quickly changing needs. Parents praise the childminder highly for the activities and the quality of care she provides for their children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Areas of learning where children have made less progress are rapidly identified on entry to the childminding setting and plans to address these are swiftly implemented. Children, therefore, quickly begin to gain the skills needed for school, and this includes children who receive early education funding. Children rapidly learn to observe rules which promote their safety, and that of others, from the outset. They quickly become confident, motivated learners, who explore their environment thoroughly. Children begin to learn the factors that promote a healthy lifestyle, including effective hygiene routines and regular exercise. They enjoy opportunities to take small, well-managed risks and develop their strength and coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342566 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1058325 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Walmersley area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.45am to 5.30pm on weekdays in term times only. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged two- and three-years-old.

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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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