Childminder 316479

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 4 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 have highly secure emotional attachments to the childminder, and benefit from her long experience of using effective care practices that promote their well-being.  The childminder follows children's progress in detail, identifying what they need to learn next and addressing any gaps in their learning quickly. Children make good progress.  The childminder seeks comprehensive information from parents about what their children know or can do when they join her setting. She uses this effectively to help them to settle and make initial plans for their learning. The childminder regularly provides parents with updates about their children's progress and activities.  The childminder identifies when she needs to renew her qualifications and refresh her knowledge as part of her professional development, which helps to maintain good quality provision for children's welfare and learning.  The childminder seeks the views of parents to check that her practice continues to

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This provision is good

meet their children's needs, which helps drive continuous improvement in the quality of provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to develop children's knowledge of numbers and early mathematical language.  The childminder does not provide highly effective teaching, to build on children's independence or help them to learn to share responsibility for small tasks.

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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

 build on children's knowledge of numbers and mathematical language  extend children's independence to learn and enjoy contributing their help.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact of this on children's welfare and learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of learning with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She examined a sample of documents related to children's welfare and learning.  The inspector spoke to children as appropriate during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the potential risks to children's welfare and the signs of these. She regularly reviews policies and procedures for reporting any concerns she may have about children, to protect their welfare. The childminder manages risk effectively, and makes regular checks to help minimise hazards and reduce the likelihood of accidents. She maintains all required records correctly and has a valid qualification in paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interest in imaginative play effectively to help promote their speaking skills. Children talk about how they are making cakes and the childminder uses their play to help them learn how to follow instructions. She encourages children to enjoy books, contributing to their developing listening skills. Children enjoy making marks using a variety of resources, including paint, crayons and felt-tip pens. They develop the manipulative skills they need before learning to write. The childminder raises children's awareness of special times and events in different ways, such as during creative activities. For example, children make simple collages on cards to give to family members for a special occasion. The childminder encourages children to persist with activities, extending their length of concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes account of children's ideas in their play, helping to promote their self-esteem. She praises children's successes and efforts, raising their confidence. The childminder encourages children to make decisions and confirm their preferences. For example, children enjoy choosing fruit or breadsticks for their snack, as well as deciding what to play with. The childminder teaches children to develop an awareness of the needs of others and to be tolerant of these. She teaches children to respect the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences. Children begin to gain a positive awareness of diversity through the range of creative activities and stories offered by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards the skills they need for their next stages in learning. They begin to take turns, share resources with others and accept boundaries for their behaviour. Children develop confidence and learn to play in larger groups. They begin to use good manners. Children enjoy a balanced diet and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. They learn routines that promote their good health and hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316479 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1090837 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Greenmount area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, on weekdays all year round, excluding 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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