Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 20 March 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 gathers detailed information from parents when children first start at the setting. She uses this to plan activities that promote children's individual needs effectively. Overall, children make good progress.  The childminder builds close relationships with the children. Similarly, older children enjoy supporting younger children in play. These close relationships help to promote children's personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder works closely with teachers at the local schools to share key information about children. For example, she gives extra support to children with their phonics, reading or mathematics when needed. The childminder helps to promote continuity and consistency in children's learning.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They comment, 'We are very satisfied. We are always informed about our child's day. There is an excellent choice of

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This provision is good

activities and toys'. These effective partnerships ensure they work together to support children's overall care and development needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to think through and solve simple problems for themselves.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress precisely enough to plan highly challenging activities that support outstanding achievement.

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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 teaching skills that help children to manage simple problems or work out solutions for themselves  monitor children's progress more precisely so that activities are highly challenging and promote outstanding achievement for all children.

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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 the children's assessment files, policies and procedures and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on the childminder's questionnaires and in the compliments file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection issues. She understands what action to take if concerned about a child, in order to protect their welfare. The childminder reads information online, such as safeguarding updates from the local authority. She uses her improved knowledge to review her policies and procedures. For example, she has re-evaluated how to manage the use of mobile phones and cameras safely. The childminder reflects on the quality of her setting. For example, she sends questionnaires to parents to gather their opinions. She uses this information to help drive improvements in the setting. For example, she now sends text messages to reassure parents that their child has settled when first starting at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and overall, identifies activities to support what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's communication skills effectively. For example, while children are cooking in the pretend kitchen she clearly names items of food and encourages the younger children to repeat the words back. She listens carefully and emphasises the correct pronunciation of different sounds for children to practise. The childminder suggests ideas and models how to use different resources. For example, while exploring the play dough she shows children how to make marks and patterns with different tools. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's development, including through daily discussions, photographs and observations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children access resources independently and confidently make choices about where to play. The childminder fosters children's physical well-being effectively in different ways. For example, children play in the garden, visit parks and go for walks in the local area. The childminder has clear and consistent rules in place. She encourages children to share and play cooperatively together, and praises them for their achievements. For example, children choose a sticker for helping to tidy up. The childminder sensitively supports children's care needs. For example, younger children are comforted as they become tired.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with typical expectations for their age. Overall, they make good progress during their time in the setting. They enjoy using their imagination and being creative with a variety of materials. They practise counting, identifying shapes and recognising different colours. Children learn how to communicate well with others. They enjoy sharing stories and singing songs together. Children are developing key skills needed in preparation for their future and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316611 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1090840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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