Childminder EY299371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 5 June 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age- appropriate activities to help all children to 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 regularly shares 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. They are happy and feel safe in the welcoming environment. Behaviour is good.  Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities for outdoor play in the local community. This helps to increase their understanding of the world and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.  Babies and young children are provided with plenty of enjoyable activities to encourage

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This provision is good

them to explore and investigate using all of their senses.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other settings and professionals to help to meet children's learning and support needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has completed mandatory training courses, she has yet to develop an ambitious plan to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving the highest-quality provision.  Observations and assessments of children's learning are not always fully used to plan precise next steps in learning to help ensure the most rapid 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  strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps to enable all children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She follows comprehensive policies and procedures to help to keep children safe, both in her home and on any outings. These policies are reviewed annually to ensure they are relevant and up to date. They are shared with parents so they have a good understanding of the service the childminder provides. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice and completes mandatory training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very effectively with children. She offers a wide range of fun activities to motivate children to explore and learn. Children have plenty of opportunities to investigate and be active. The play opportunities provided stimulate children's senses and help them to learn. Babies delightedly hide in the dark den with older children while the childminder supervises. Young children squeal with excitement at the games they play when they are hiding. The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. Children listen attentively to the noises made and they happily babble and move to the sound of the songs introduced by the childminder. The childminder models how to count and uses numbers during children's play, helping to promote the development of their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses daily conversations and diaries well to keep parents informed about their child's care and development at the setting. She gathers information from parents about their child's routines, likes and dislikes from the start. Children quickly settle happily at the childminder's home. The childminder is attentive to their needs and offers frequent cuddles and reassurance. She is a positive role model for children. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The snacks and meals provided are nutritious and well balanced. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. They are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children's curiosity about their environment and the wider community. For example, she takes children on regular visits to local parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. All children are making good progress from their starting points. They enjoy playing and learning and are developing key skills in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery and school. Children attend local groups, where they learn to socialise with other children and their carers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299371 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1064683 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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