Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 24 May 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 has addressed the recommendations for improvement raised at the last inspection. For example, she now regularly monitors the children's development and identifies any gaps in their learning. This helps to support children to make good progress during their time in the setting.  The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder enthusiastically engages in the children's play to support and extend their learning. The children show excellent concentration and involvement during activities.  Children understand the rules and boundaries in place. For example, they happily help to tidy up, placing items back into the appropriate boxes or bags when finished. They are consistently encouraged and praised for their efforts and achievements.  Parents are very happy with the quality of care and teaching their children receive. They comment, 'Our children are excited to be with the childminder and we know we

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This provision is good

are leaving our children in an environment where they will be extremely well cared for and nurtured'.  The childminder regularly accesses professional development opportunities. For example, finding out how to best support children's learning outdoors. This helps to further improve her knowledge, practice and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Not all actions taken to improve the quality of the setting are fully evaluated enough to show what impact they have had on the children's learning and development.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to fully promote children's literacy and numeracy development.

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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

 evaluate improvements made in the setting and monitor the impact of any changes on children's learning and development  exploit opportunities that enrich children's literacy and numeracy development further.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment files, training documents and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of other parents' views received via email.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder shows a good knowledge of child protection issues and has appropriate policies and procedures in place. She understands what action to take if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder regularly monitors the progress individual children are making. She uses this information to plan activities that support what children need to learn next. She completes an accurate assessment of children's progress between the ages of two and three years and discusses this with parents. The childminder also shares key information with local settings to help complement and support consistency in the children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully adapts activities to suit the children's individual needs and stages of learning. For example, while exploring fake snow in a large tray, younger children enjoy using their senses to explore the texture of the material. Older children make marks in the snow with their fingers and use diggers to scoop and cover up other items. The childminder provides a commentary for their play and asks questions to develop their understanding further, such as, 'What do the penguins like to eat?' The childminder finds out what children can do and already know when first starting at the setting. She keeps parents well informed about their child's development, using daily text messages to share photographs and observations of their play. She has regular discussions with parents and provides a monthly summary to share children's achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are consistently encouraged to develop their independence skills. For example, accessing their own drinks when thirsty and learning how to go up and down the stairs safely to the toilet. Children practise using scissors, showing good perseverance and skill with the childminder's sensitive support. The childminder's relationships with the children are caring and kind. Children go to her for a cuddle when they are feeling tired or need a little reassurance. This helps to foster their emotional well-being. Children regularly enjoy a variety of outings, for example, visiting the animals at the zoo. They play in the garden and take trips to the local park and soft-play areas. This helps to promote their physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within expectations for their age and make good progress during their time in the setting. They build close relationships and learn how to cooperate well with others. Children enjoy being creative and using their imagination in play. They learn how to communicate effectively with others and quickly grow in confidence. They are inquisitive and follow their own ideas in play, developing strong problem-solving skills. This helps children to develop some key skills in preparation for their future and moving on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316664 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1064046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Unsworth, Bury. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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