Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2017 26 June 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

 Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder and this contributes to them being ready to learn. The childminder seeks information from parents from the outset to help promote children's well-being and her care practices are effective.  Parents praise the wide range of activities provided by the childminder and are encouraged to contribute directly to their children's learning. They help the childminder to establish what their children know and can do, supporting her planning for children's further good progress.  The childminder monitors children's learning in detail, enabling her to quickly identify any gaps and implement plans to narrow these. She provides good quality summaries of children's progress for parents and other settings, to help promote continuity of learning.  The childminder identifies how to build on the skills and knowledge gained through her qualification, to help benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of a balance of child-initiated and adult-led play during outdoor activities to help promote exceptional progress for children.  The childminder does not reflect on her teaching with the meticulous precision that contributes to the highest standards of quality.

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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

 refine the balance of adult-led and child-initiated play during outdoor activities and provide the best possible levels of challenge that maximise children's progress  develop greater precision of reflection on teaching and work towards achieving a consistently excellent quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside and assessed the impact of this of 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 and evidence of checks on 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 documents provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly reviews her policies and procedures for reporting any concerns. She refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding through relevant training. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help inform her drive for continuous improvement in the quality of provision. She checks regularly with parents that the service continues to meet their children's needs and for any ways she can build on the high standards for children's care and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wealth of different textures and materials for children to explore, indoors and outside, helping to extend their use of descriptive language. Children develop their imaginative play while mixing mud and water and show their knowledge of stories by repeating phrases like 'thick oozy mud'. They learn to share resources and spaces with others. Children aged under two enjoy the challenge of moving in and out of the different sections of the outdoor area. They climb on low-level surfaces with help and the childminder uses their play to incorporate songs with actions, building their coordination. The childminder supports children to develop a positive awareness of diversity through a variety of interesting activities. Children learn about the similarities they share with others and to respect any differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a learning environment indoors and outside where resources are highly accessible to children, promoting their independence. She also encourages children to manage their clothes, shoes and hygiene independently, helping them to make good progress in gaining self-care skills. Children enjoy helping with tasks and learn the satisfaction to be gained from this. They help to tidy up toys and clean the table before snack time. The childminder demonstrates effective skills when teaching children to manage their feelings and behaviour. She praises children's efforts and successes, contributing to the development of their good self-esteem. The childminder provides activities to help children to become confident when playing in larger groups, as part of promoting the skills they need to be ready for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make quick progress towards the skills and attitudes needed for their next stages in learning. They are confident and motivated. Children rapidly achieve a secure foundation in numeracy and literacy. They gain an understanding of how to maintain their good health and manage their hygiene. Children learn to take turns, use good manners and show respect for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420309 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1094611 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Astley Bridge area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 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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