Childminder 502768

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 9 September 2014

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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 high expectations of what children can do. She assesses children's development, and plans interesting and challenging activities that they enjoy.  Children are well cared for. The childminder gets to know children well and supports them to develop independence and confidence.  Children form warm and positive relationships with the childminder and other children. They enjoy playing imaginatively and develop good social skills.  The childminder gives clear explanations to children to help them understand how to stay safe and healthy. Children behave well and demonstrate good listening skills.  The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues. Her knowledge of child protection is up to date and she is fully aware of what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or development.  The childminder is committed to her professional development. She attends regular

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This provision is good

training to improve her knowledge and skills, which is targeted at raising standards and outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about their children's starting points, and learning and development at home.  The childminder has not found effective ways to engage all children and parents in her self-evaluation process.

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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 ways to engage all parents in their children's initial assessments and sharing information about their children's learning, experiences and development at home  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve children and parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved even further.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, the childminder's self-evaluation and observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information taken from the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder sets high standards for herself. She regularly attends local authority meetings to share good practice and reflect on the quality of her work. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress to help identify and address any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder plans an inclusive and safe environment. Children can easily access the toys that they find fun and interesting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the main signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows the referral procedures to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities. She works with parents to ensure she understands each child's individual needs. She conducts effective risk assessments and ensures that all relevant records are clear, well maintained and stored confidentially. The childminder has a good understanding of the benefits of having good partnerships. She has developed secure links

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

with the local primary school, and other childcare professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, enthusiastic, and provides a running commentary for children, while speaking clearly. Regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning give her a good understanding of each child's development. She adapts her teaching methods to match each child's understanding. Children show high levels of concentration and determination during their play. They skilfully complete jigsaws as they search for the missing pieces, and show great delight when they succeed in fitting the pieces together. They talk about the pictures they are making in the jigsaw. The childminder listens attentively to children and responds with interest to their comments. This helps to effectively support their language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder spends time with children and their families during the settling-in period. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and she successfully supports their physical and emotional well-being. Children relish the praise and encouragement the childminder gives to them. They listen to the childminder attentively and understand rules and boundaries very well. Their behaviour is good, and they show high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence during their play and learning. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They spend time exploring the community and visit local parks, playgroups, schools and play centres. Children develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. They discuss the importance of holding on to rails as they climb stairs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing well at this good-quality setting. They are provided with a wide range of challenging and interesting activities, personalised to their individual needs. They are independent, highly skilled and self-assured individuals, who show positive attitudes towards their learning. They develop the necessary skills for their eventual move on to school and are well prepared for their next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502768 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1103830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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