Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 13 June 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 secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy and confident, which contributes to them making good progress in learning. The childminder uses information from parents effectively to help her provide for their children's care needs.  The childminder has improved how she uses her knowledge of what children have learned to help build further on their progress. She uses her assessments well to provide challenging activities that are tailored to children's individual needs, promoting their good progress in all areas of learning.  Parents receive regular detailed updates about their children's progress and are encouraged to contribute their views about what they need to learn next. The childminder provides practical ideas to help parents promote their children's good progress away from the setting.  The childminder has implemented a robust programme of professional development

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This provision is good

which has contributed to her improved provision for children's learning. She has begun to build on the skills and knowledge gained from her experience and qualifications.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise planned activities to a highly effective level. Some opportunities are missed to enrich learning opportunities to a higher standard.  The childminder does not make the best use of what she knows about children's interests to help sustain their concentration and motivation to learn.

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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 their learning experiences  make greater use of children's interests to help sustain their motivation and concentration.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her provision and brings about continuous improvement in the quality of provision.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents to gain their views of the setting and 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 knowledge of the authorities to whom any concerns about children's welfare should be reported. She updates her knowledge of safeguarding concerns regularly and maintains her knowledge of how to protect children from harm or neglect. The childminder seeks the views of parents as part of working towards continuous improvement in the quality of provision. She reflects on her practice and identifies where further changes can be made to enhance the quality of provision. The childminder also exchanges views and ideas with other practitioners to help enhance her practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of materials for children to explore and talk about. Children enjoy feeling the different textures of jelly, dry beans and leaves. The childminder makes good use of the experience to help children learn new words. She helps children to develop their manipulative skills by filling and emptying containers using different tools. The childminder provides small-world toys with the materials and encourages children to be imaginative. She asks children questions to help them express their thoughts, using sentences to develop their speaking skills. The childminder makes effective use of daily events, such as snacks, to help children learn. Children count pieces of fruit and name their shapes. Children proudly show how they can alter the shapes to make others. For example, they cut a semi-circle of crumpet into a diamond shape and correctly identify the name of the new shape. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

work in partnership with other settings that children attend. She shares information about their learning regularly to help promote continuity of progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes continuity for children's well-being effectively when they join or leave her care. She provides detailed information to help children settle quickly at their next settings. The childminder encourages children to develop independence. Children choose and peel their own fruit at snack times and help to prepare the fruit for younger children. This also supports their development of manipulative skills. The childminder ensures that children have a range of experiences to help stimulate their curiosity about other cultures and communities. For example, children enjoy trying different foods and creative activities to help them learn about festivals not celebrated within their families. Children learn to respect the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences. They are gaining a positive awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards gaining the key skills needed for school. They develop self-care skills and a knowledge of how to manage their hygiene effectively. Children learn about the foods that contribute to a balanced diet and why regular exercise is important for helping to maintain their good health. They gain an awareness of the needs of others. Children learn how to share, take turns and behave well. They are learning how to stay safe, both indoors and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392876 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1058388 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Chesham area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays all year round, excluding bank holidays and family 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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