Childminder 316596

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 14 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in their care. They provide a range of age-appropriate activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points.  Parents express good levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care and development. The childminder and her assistant regularly share information with parents about children's achievements and progress. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning.  Children have developed very secure emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment. Behaviour is excellent.  The childminder and her assistant are committed to working in partnership with other settings and professionals to help meet children's learning and support needs.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She includes her assistant, children and

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This provision is good

parents in the process and uses their feedback to develop targeted action plans that help her to continually develop her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder and her assistant have completed training courses, they have yet to develop an ambitious plan to continually improve their professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest quality provision.  The childminder and her assistant do not always make best use of their assessments to focus on what children need to do next, in order to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 enhance professional development plans to help raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.  make better use of the assessments of what children know and can do to plan precise next steps, in order to increase the potential for them to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises safeguarding training to keep abreast of new requirements. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and their roles and responsibilities for reporting any concerns. The childminder understands her role in supervising her assistant. The childminder supports children's safety well. She conducts risk assessments of her home and for the outings she undertakes with children. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice. She has successfully addressed all of the required improvements from the previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant interact very effectively with children. They offer a wide range of fun activities to motivate children to explore and learn. Children have plenty of opportunities to investigate and be active outdoors. They enjoy a wealth of opportunities for outdoor play in the childminder's garden. This helps to increase their understanding and the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. The play opportunities provided help to stimulate children's senses and motivate them to learn. The childminder and her assistant support the development of children's communication and language skills well. They model how to count and use numbers during children's play, helping to promote the development of their early mathematical skills. The childminder and her assistant work very closely with parents to gather relevant information and use this effectively to plan for all children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The calm, caring and patient manner of the childminder and her assistant helps create a nurturing environment where children flourish. Children are emotionally secure and their well-being is fostered exceptionally well. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models and they constantly praise children's achievements and good behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy the many opportunities they have to develop their creative and imaginative skills with the wide range of junk materials on offer. Children create a large robot or a musical mobile using the variety of materials available. They talk about how much fun they are having. The childminder skilfully allows them to be independent and creative and enjoy this fun filled activity. Children show great pride in their achievements as they learn to do things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making consistent progress from their starting points. Children enjoy learning and are active learners who are motivated to have a go and keep on trying. Children communicate well and play cooperatively with each other. They listen well and consider different views and ideas. Children develop their skills in early mathematics and literacy and show an eager disposition towards learning. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316596 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1059561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Prestwich, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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