Childminder 315644

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 12 April 2016

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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 develop good relationships with the childminder and she is very warm and caring towards them. She gets to know children well and supports them to develop independence and confidence.  The childminder provides an extensive range of resources and experiences. These overall cover the areas of children's learning and development and match their individual interests.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies which she adapts for each child.  Children generally are very well prepared for the next steps in their learning, particularly school. They develop a range of skills, are emotionally ready and are motivated learners.  The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge current by accessing a range of professional development. This has a positive impact on the activities she provides for children.  The childminder has enhanced her practice since her last inspection. She regularly

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This provision is good

evaluates her provision to identify future improvements. This contributes towards ensuring that children have access to good quality care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder is not highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about their child's learning at home.  Occasionally, planning for children does not sharply focus on what they need to learn next.

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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

 strengthen ways that engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home  enhance planning even further and focus more sharply on children's next steps in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members and observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records and emails received before the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements and implements them well. Safeguarding is effective. She regularly attends safeguarding training. She has a comprehensive knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder thoroughly checks her premises and all the places they visit and takes appropriate action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder overall monitors children's progress well. She accesses professional development opportunities and addresses gaps in her knowledge and skills. She has good partnerships with other agencies and seeks advice and support in order to ensure she fully meets the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, enthusiastic, provides a running commentary for children and speaks clearly. Regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning give her a generally good understanding of each child's development. The childminder adapts her teaching methods to match each child's understanding. For instance, she leaves gaps in conversation for young children to fill in missing numbers as they count the bricks in their princess towers. The childminder uses a rich vocabulary while children are playing with leaves using words, such as crunchy and cold. The childminder listens attentively to children and responds with interest to their comments. This helps to effectively support their language development. Children are articulate and speak with confidence. They demonstrate good listening skills as they respond to the childminder's clear instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments in the childminder's care. They understand and follow her high standards for behaviour. The childminder is calm, consistent and caring. She explains to children why they cannot go down a slide backwards or why they need to wash their hands. The childminder makes care routines fun and informative. She supports children to understand and enjoy the benefits of healthy eating. They make their own sandwiches with a choice of fillings. Children share resources well. She talks to children about the benefits of cooperating and sharing. Children play imaginatively with role play resources, such as dolls and prams. They show care and understanding as they help each other to use them and develop imaginative games together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy, curious and keen to play and learn. Children seek out others to share experiences, demonstrating their good ability to form early friendships. They learn independence skills, choosing what they want to eat from the healthy options and following positive hygiene practices. They are making good progress in relation to their starting points. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their education, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315644 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1058131 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986 and lives in Breightmet, Bolton. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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