Childminder EY332147

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2017 11 February 2015

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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 established warm, caring relationships with children. She knows them well and is sensitive to their individual care needs and routines. This builds their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Teaching is good. The childminder has a wealth of experience and uses her good understanding of child development and learning to help children progress well.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder talks with parents each day and shares children's assessment records regularly to help parents support their child's learning at home.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. She ensures that they have opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her identify areas for further development in order to improve the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Training is not specifically targeted to develop expertise in the specific areas where it will have most impact and to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  There are fewer opportunities for children to explore, represent their own ideas and develop their thinking skills.

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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

 focus the training plan to develop areas of expertise which will help to support the highest quality teaching practices  enhance opportunities for children to explore, represent their own ideas and develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the home and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep abreast of new requirements. She has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and her role and responsibilities for reporting any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supports children's safety well. She conducts risk assessments of her home and for the outings she undertakes with children. Since the last inspection the childminder has improved her assessment procedures to enable closer monitoring of children's progress. Children's assessments are analysed well. Interventions are quickly put in place if needed and help to ensure that children's next steps in learning are supported effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through a well-balanced mix of play experiences. She skilfully weaves what children need to learn next into an array of stimulating activities. This helps to secure the good progress children make in their learning. Children consistently demonstrate a very positive attitude towards learning. They are confident individuals who naturally have a go. Children enjoy planting flower seeds and discussing the process. They respond eagerly to the childminder and regularly invite her into their play. The childminder makes excellent use of community facilities to complement the learning that takes place in her home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting. They are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides good levels of care and meets children's emotional and physical needs well. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and go to her for help, support and comfort. The childminder helps children to develop independence. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands and they enjoy the responsibility. Information is gathered from parents when children start in the setting to provide continuity of care and to support learning and development. This helps children to settle quickly and feel comfortable, safe and secure. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and get plenty of exercise as they visit local parks, woodland and playgrounds. They are well supported to learn about making healthy choices and keeping themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and are motivated to learn. Children are competent communicators and readily share their thoughts. They are developing the skills and attitudes needed for future learning and are prepared well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332147 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1092679 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Egerton, Bolton. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. 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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Telephone number

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