Childminder in Bolton

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 childminder constantly evaluates the quality of the care and education provided for children to continually improve. She actively improves her knowledge and seeks views and advice from parents and other professionals to develop her practice.  The childminder provides children with good learning opportunities, including to develop their language and communication skills. She uses various questioning techniques to extend their learning, helps them recall past events and reinforces new words in their vocabulary.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. She praises and encourages them in their play, to effectively support their confidence and emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour and concentration skills are good. They play cooperatively together and learn good social skills and manners.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong and help to ensure that children's individual care and welfare needs are met. The childminder ensures children's

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This provision is good

learning needs are effectively complemented at the setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes interrupts the flow of activities that children are enjoying, in order to manage everyday routines.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in establishing children's initial skills on entry to help her plan precisely for their learning from the outset.

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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

 review the organisation of everyday routines, so that children's enjoyment in activities is not interrupted  involve parents more in establishing what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.

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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 viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the people living with the childminder.  The inspector read the statements provided by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken relevant training and has a good understanding about child protection. She is confident of what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of any child in her care. Children are kept safe and secure in a homely environment. The childminder assesses potential risks for all the areas used by children, both in the home and on outings. Parents' written comments about the care and service provided are extremely complimentary. Their views contribute to the childminder's self-evaluation process. Furthermore, the childminder consults with parents about what their children do well at home overall. She involves them well in completing the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the children well and children benefit from her enthusiastic and supportive interactions. She has developed the indoor and outdoor space well, so that children have easy access to a good selection of resources. She encourages them to explore and make choices in their play. Children become engrossed in sensory activities, such as exploring with dried lentils. The childminder uses such times to offer numerous learning opportunities, such as counting, measuring and handling small tools. Children confidently request toys to play with and they use their imaginations well when they play with the pirate ship. They attend regular social groups that help to promote their physical and creative skills. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning effectively to help them progress well. She provides parents with useful information about their child's development, to help them support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's fun and friendly nature enables children to form close attachments to her. Children are clearly happy, settled and comfortable in her care. The childminder has consistent boundaries to help children understand her expectations regarding behaviour. She helps children to learn about positive values, such as using good manners and showing respect. Children develop their confidence. They learn to maintain a clean and safe environment and are keen to help with tasks, such as brushing the floor. The childminder gives children positive messages that help to promote healthy living. She reminds children to follow good hygiene routines and encourages them to try new foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their communication and social skills well. Children understand expectations and how to play cooperatively together. They gain the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for the next stages in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341661 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1092859 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 2006 and lives in Radcliffe, Manchester. She works with a co-childminder from the co-childminder's home in Kearsley, Greater Manchester. The provision operates from 7am to 5.15pm each Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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