Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 understands how children develop and follows their interests well. She plans an excellent range of experiences to support their individual learning and good progress.  The childminder is passionate and fully committed to drive forward improvements through effective self-evaluation. She actively seeks opportunities for children and resources that will enhance her already good practice.  The childminder provides a safe environment. This helps children feel secure and protected. Children are confident and express themselves freely. They are independent and enjoy being given small tasks, such as cutting up watermelon.  Strong partnerships with parents help support consistency in care. A good variety of methods is used to help communicate information about her setting and individual children. These include verbal communication, diaries, journals and photographs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet undertake sufficiently robust monitoring of the assistants' practice to ensure that professional development is highly focused on improving the good teaching and raise it to an even higher level.  The information that the childminder gathers from parents when a child begins to attend is not focused enough on children's learning.

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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

 evaluate the assistants' practice and use the information to focus professional development and improve the quality of teaching further  enhance systems for gathering information from parents about children's learning when they start to attend.

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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 spoke with the childminder, the assistants and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed snack time and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, documentation, children's records and verification of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the verbal and written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a thorough knowledge of how to identify and report any concern relating to children's welfare. Comprehensive policies and risk assessments, reviewed regularly and implemented well, further support safe practice. Feedback from parents is very positive. They express how happy they are with the service and how they would recommend the setting. The childminder uses the views of parents, children and assistants to help shape her practice. Questionnaires are completed asking how she can improve her service. She attends childminding meetings and completes further qualifications which help develop her knowledge to further support children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder uses her knowledge and experience to create an excellent range of experiences for children. She, along with her assistants, routinely observe children in their play. They know children extremely well and plan flexibly, adapting experiences to suit current interests. Children benefit from a stimulating environment where they are able to move inside and outside, independently choosing resources. They enjoy listening to stories, such as 'Going on a Bear Hunt', joining in and making movements with their hands. Communication and language are promoted well. Children sing and dance to familiar songs, thoroughly enjoying themselves. The childminder uses activities well to cover different areas of learning. For example, she supports children's mathematical development well as they scoop dried pasta into cups and count. The childminder is committed to ensure that all children's learning styles are met.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form extremely close bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They develop high levels of confidence. Self-esteem is supported through consistent praise and encouragement. Behaviour is good and any minor disagreements between children are managed appropriately. Children learn about the diverse world they live in. For example, they celebrate festivals and try new foods. A range of opportunities to support children's physical development and understanding of safety is provided. Children enjoy walks in the community and frequently play outside in the garden, learning to assess and manage risks independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are inquisitive, motivated and interact well with each other. Young children learn independence skills, getting their own water bottle when thirsty, putting on their own coats, cutting up their own fruit and following positive hygiene. Children acquire key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487258 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1009260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015.The childminder operates all year round from 8.30am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder works with five assistants.

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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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Telephone number

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