Childminder in Bury

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 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 and her assistant show great team work. They are dedicated to providing a stimulating, playful and safe learning environment for children in their care.  Children behave well and they are encouraged to use good manners. The childminder and her assistant help children to understand why rules and boundaries are in place. This helps children to assert some self-control.  The childminder and her assistant provide learning opportunities in everything they do. They make the most of daily routines to teach children new things and encourage them to practise their skills.  The childminder knows how to support children with the skills and attitudes that will help prepare them for school, when the time comes. Children make good progress from when they begin to attend.  Parents are highly complimentary about the provision and the progress that children make. They recognise the value that the childminder and her assistant add to children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all professional development opportunities to enhance practice and improve outcomes for children to the highest level.  The childminder does not gather precise enough information from parents about children's starting points to support their progress 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

 extend professional development opportunities and enhance practice even further  gather more precise information from parents about children's learning and development when they begin 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 and childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity carried out by the assistant.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector spoke to some children, the assistant and some parents during the inspection, 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 and her assistant have a good understanding of their role in protecting children from harm. They know what may cause them concern about a child's welfare and what to do if they are concerned. The childminder keeps up to date with the local authority's procedures to keep children safe. She regularly undertakes professional dialogue with her assistant, and supervises him well. The childminder and assistant both contribute to improving one another's practice and making improvements to the provision for children. Good self-evaluation is in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant get to know children well. They know about children's interests and follow these to enhance their learning. The childminder and her assistant consistently talk with children, and they help them to extend their vocabulary and communicate more effectively. For example, they listen to what young children say and respond carefully, providing a good model for them to hear. The assistant is particularly skilled in knowing when to give children the time and space to persevere with challenges. He makes suggestions and asks good questions to prompt them to think, and solve simple problems. The childminder and her assistant observe children's learning. They know what levels children are working at and they provide appropriate challenge to help them to make progress. The childminder knows what to do if a child has any gaps in their learning, including working in partnership with parents and external agencies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have built strong bonds with children. They nurture and support them, and children feel at ease to try new things. The childminder and her assistant have clear routines in place and high expectations which children are eager to meet. Children are independent, especially in self-care. They learn how wash their hands and understand why this is important for their good health. Children develop good physical skills, such as building strength and dexterity in their hand muscles. They learn how to manage small risks, to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn to use scissors safely. Children talk about how they enjoy outdoor play and regular visits to the local toddler group.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and relaxed in their play. They make choices and show good levels of engagement. Children are confident to access resources to support their play, and navigate around the home environment. Older children frequently and spontaneously use mathematical language as they play, and younger children show an interest in numbers and counting. Children learn to dress themselves, and older children learn new skills, such as tying shoelaces. Older children take pride in taking responsibility for tasks, such as laying the table and preparing lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491782 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1030536 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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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 and lives in Whitefield. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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