Childminder 307259

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 9 April 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 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 activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points.  Parents express very 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, 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 childminder's garden and local community. They increase their understanding of the world and the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other settings and

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This provision is good

professionals to help meet children's learning and support their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 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.  The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about children's achievements on entry, in order to better measure children's early 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

 strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps in learning, in order to enable all children to make more rapid progress in their learning  gather detailed information from parents about children's developmental stages when they start in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She follows comprehensive policies and procedures to help keep children safe, both in her home and on any outings. These policies are reviewed regularly 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 and her co-childminder meet with other childminders to share good practice. She completes professional development opportunities, including mandatory training, in order to continually develop and reflect on her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very effectively with children. She offers a range of fun activities to motivate children to explore and learn. Children have plenty of opportunities to investigate and be active outdoors. The play opportunities provided stimulate the children's senses and motivate them to learn. Babies look in delight at their reflections in a safety mirror and smile as they are asked to show a happy face. The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. Babies listen attentively to the noises made as they shake and bang musical instruments they make. They happily babble and move to the sound of the many songs introduced by the childminder. The childminder models how to count and uses numbers during children's play, to help promote the development of their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes the most of keeping parents informed about their child's care and development at the setting. 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 and offers frequent praise and encouragement, to help children 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 develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children's curiosity about their environment and the wider community, for example, as they enjoy regular visits to farms, zoos, local parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy playing and learning, and develop 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 carers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307259 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1090646 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Kearsley, Greater Manchester. She works with a co-childminder. The provision operates all year round, from 7am to 5.15pm, 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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