Jones, Gail

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 13 July 2015

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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 make good progress in relation to their starting points, which prepares them well for their move on to school.  Children develop good social skills, which enhances their learning opportunities. They play well together and show respect for their friends as they take turns.  Children's accomplishments in literacy are particularly strong and do on occasion exceed expectations.  Children are happy, confident and communicate well with each other and adults.  The childminder plans activities that are meaningful and build on children’s interests. Activities are appropriately targeted to children's abilities, and provide sufficient challenge to extend their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents updated on all aspects of their children’s care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given time to respond to questions and express their thoughts.  The childminder has accessed some training, which has a positive impact on her practice. However, she not made full use of training opportunities available to further enhance her professional 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

 improve the quality of practice, for example, by identifying additional training needs to further enhance outcomes for children  increase opportunities for children to think through their ideas and thoughts to help them make the best possible progress in their communication and language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children take part in planned activities indoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability, qualification and training undertaken by the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminders self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has taken prompt action to address weaknesses identified at her previous inspection. The childminder monitors activities provided for children carefully. She is aware of children’s capabilities and plans challenging activities, which build on children’s individual learning needs. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child, which helps to keep children safe from harm. For example, the childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and she is aware of her responsibility to report concerns in a timely manner. The childminder knows the children in her care well, and she is alert to changes in their behaviours. Therefore, safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder ensures that planned activities have a clear purpose and outcome. The childminder maintains children's focus on activities by incorporating things she knows children are interested in, such as family pets. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting good behaviour and mutual respect. This is demonstrated by children's good manners, turn taking and willingness to help each other. The childminder helps children to recognise letters and numbers. As a result, children are able to make links between items and letters such as 'b' is the letter that 'banana' starts with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and well-resourced, which helps children feel settled and secure. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children are provided with healthy packed lunches. The childminder also ensures that children are provided with a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and other healthy snacks during the day. Consequently, children are developing a good awareness of healthy eating. Children benefit from regular attendance at playgroups and mix with other children of the same age. The childminder encourages children to work cooperatively together. This helps to support their personal, social and emotional development and encourages their good behaviour. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. Children benefit from activities, such as celebrating different festivals, which helps them learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Pre-school children take part in activities, which help them to recognise the letters of the alphabet accurately. As a result, children are beginning to spell simple words. Children show confidence when they are choosing resources. They are independent with their personal care and learn good hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands without prompting and take themselves to the bathroom. These skills prepare children well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296243 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1077805 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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