Childminder EY472426

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 18 June 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and how she can support children's learning and development. The quality of teaching is good.  Partnerships with parents are mainly in place and the childminder has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. Parents are very complimentary about the care children receive.  Partnerships with other professionals are in place. The childminder shares information about children's achievements as children prepare to leave for school.  Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat healthy freshly prepared food, grow herbs in the garden and access the outdoors every day.  The childminder is committed to further study and continued professional development. She is currently studying to gain a degree qualification which is further enhancing her knowledge of supporting children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 In-depth and detailed information about children's development is not gained on entry from parents.  Self-evaluative practice does not consistently seek to gather the views of parents.

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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

 seek further information from parents about children's development and achievements when they start, to help to identify starting points more quickly  enhance processes of self-evaluation to gather the views of parents, in order to gain a wider appreciation of strengths and areas for development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities inside and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector looked at documentation, such as children's development records, policies and procedures, training records and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector gathered the views of parents during the inspection, through written documentation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the authorities she must inform should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant in her practice and keeping children safe. For example, she completes daily safety checks and identifies potential risks before children arrive each day. The childminder evaluates her practice and has identified areas she would like to develop in the future. She attends training which has a positive impact on children. For example, she has completed training on supporting children with phonics, which means she has developed her knowledge of how to teach children about letters and sounds. The childminder works with other professionals, such as when she is sharing information with a local playgroup or attending local authority meetings with other providers. She tracks children's development to ensure they are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children as they play in order to plan activities which support children to develop new skills. She plans activities which promote multiple areas of learning. For example, children enjoy making collages of trees using real blossom they have collected on a walk. They develop their physical skills as they use scissors and explore mark making as they attempt to write their name. She supports children's communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary, repeats simple words for younger children and asks questions to older children to help develop their thinking skills. Children enjoy activities and are engaged in learning. Parents are encouraged to support further learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers a relaxed family environment where children are extremely settled and happy. Children have formed warm attachments with the childminder and independently give her cuddles and hugs. The childminder understands children's care needs and fosters their emotional well-being extremely well. The childminder is a positive role model and children happily invite her into their play. She promotes resilience and independence. For example, she encourages children to continue to attempt difficult tasks, such as putting their coats on for outdoor play and cutting fruit at snack time. Children listen carefully to the childminder and their behaviour is good. Children begin to understand the wider world as they enjoy walks in the local environment and attend regular music and movement sessions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They access resources with enthusiasm, are learning to share with one another, make their own choices and lead their own play. They express their needs well and are confident communicators. Children are well prepared with the skills they will need for future learning including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472426 Local authority Bury Inspection number 1102931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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