Childminder EY476360

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2016 23 November 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

 Children engage in a wide variety of activities and make independent choices from the range of resources on offer. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder successfully extends children's play, asks questions and models the use of new equipment.  The childminder gives children's emotional development a high priority. The nurturing care she offers supports children's confidence well. This has a significant impact on their very close relationships and impressive behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates effective leadership and management. She continuously improves her practice through self-reflection, regular training updates and networking. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection.  The childminder promotes good care practices. Generally she effectively liaises with parents about the individual needs of children and keeps them well informed about their child's progress. The childminder also shares activities to promote learning

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This provision is good

opportunities at home.  Children show that they have good self-esteem. The childminder uses praise effectively to encourage children to build on their existing skills and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to make better use of the outdoors, in particular to extend learning for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about their child's learning and achievements when they first start attending.

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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 the outside play space and provide greater opportunities for those children who prefer learning outdoors  gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do on entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and children's learning records. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns relating to children's welfare. She provides parents with comprehensive information which explains how she safely operates her provision. The childminder uses her partnerships with other childminders effectively to keep abreast of the most up-to-date issues around the early years sector. They also share ideas and expertise. This enables her to, overall, improve the way she observes, assesses and enhances the play environments for children. The childminder's self-evaluation is accurate. She makes effective use of guidance from her local authority. The continual improvements she makes help her to maintain a consistently good provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a wide range of good teaching techniques as she supports children's play. She explains what she is thinking and how she does things to encourage children to try and do new things for themselves. The childminder focuses well on developing each child's confidence, curiosity and independence. She generally provides children with interesting exploratory opportunities that engage them well. The childminder skilfully extends children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they are encouraged to count and compare the size and colour of the chickens. They also help her in the farm area of the garden. The childminder encourages children to solve problems for themselves and asks questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning. She actively listens and talks to children during activities. The childminder effectively supports children to develop skills in pronunciation and encourages them to develop a wide range

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very nurturing and responsive to the children. She positions herself at their level and interacts well with them. The children show how safe they feel as they explore with confidence and motivation. Children attend a range of groups in the local area. These help to provide them with opportunities to socialise with other adults and children. All children are developing good skills and attitudes to promote further learning. The childminder ensures she provides a very inclusive environment and teaches children to respect each other. She provides snacks and meals that are healthy and nutritionally balanced.

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Outcomes for children are good

High-quality teaching techniques and a wide range of activities all contribute to the overall good progress children make. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and take pride in their achievements. Children enjoy playing and listening to the childminder's clear instructions and suggestions. They are becoming successful individuals who acquire the key skills they need for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476360 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1058579 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 7.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family 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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