Childminder EY381844

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 8 February 2013

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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 effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are well motivated to explore, play and learn, contributing to their good progress. Parents praise the childminder for the good standards of care and the range of activities provided.  The childminder works well with parents to establish what their children know and can do on starting. She regularly seeks information from them about their children's changing care needs, experiences and interests. This helps her to tailor her practice to promote children's individual good progress.  The childminder makes precise assessments of children's learning. She uses these to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that sustain children's interests and help them to learn. She regularly provides parents with detailed information about their children's learning and development, helping them to continue this at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands the importance of children developing self-help skills to help support their developing independence. Children are encouraged to work with and support others in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of activities planned by the childminder is not of the best possible level. Opportunities are occasionally missed to provide richer learning experiences and build on the already good teaching.  The childminder has not yet targeted her professional development clearly enough on raising her quality of teaching even higher.

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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

 review the organisation of planned activities to better meet children's needs and enrich the learning opportunities for children  extend the programme of professional development and focus more precisely on key areas of practice that raise teaching even higher.

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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 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 looked at relevant documents and discussed how the childminder reflects on her provision and brings about continuous improvement.  The inspector read 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare to the correct agencies. She extends her awareness of safeguarding risks to help maintain an up- to-date knowledge of how to protect children from harm or neglect. The childminder seeks parents' ideas about how she could improve the provision and asks children for their views about activities. The childminder also uses discussions with other childminders to help support continuous improvement in the quality of her provision. The childminder regularly builds on the skills and knowledge gained from her experience and qualifications to help continue children's good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Resources are accessible, which contributes to children developing independence and making decisions about what to play with. The childminder understands the importance of children making good progress in developing speaking skills. She adapts her practice effectively to support the learning of toddlers and babies. For example, she teaches babies single words for objects and introduces new descriptive words for older children. The childminder provides interesting activities to help children practise making marks. They move their fingers in synthetic snow and hear words that describe its texture. Babies explore baskets of objects made from a variety of materials, such as acrylic sponge and wood. The childminder makes effective use of songs and puppets to help children experience rhyme and rhythm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to manage their safety on and off the premises, developing their skills for future independence. She uses positive strategies, including praise, to help them understand which behaviours are wanted and which are not. The childminder uses outings to help children learn to play in larger groups, extending their social communication skills. She incorporates outdoor exercise into daily activities, helping children to learn routines that contribute to their good health. Children are provided with regular opportunities to develop their physical strength and coordination. They learn to take small, well-managed risks and enjoy play in local parks and playgrounds. The childminder teaches children to respect the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences. Children learn about other people and their communities outside of their immediate experience or family. For example, they help celebrate festivals and take part in

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in gaining the key skills and attitudes needed to be ready for school. They learn effective hygiene routines and develop self-care skills. Children are gaining an understanding of the factors that contribute to a balanced lifestyle. They learn good manners, as well as how to share attention and resources with others. Children learn to concentrate and develop good listening skills. They are becoming effective communicators. Children, including babies, are highly settled and confident.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381844 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1065263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Egerton area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 6.15pm, on weekdays, all year round, excluding family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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