Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 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 regularly evaluates and reflects on the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents to inform areas of future development.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development needs. She plans activities that enthuse and engage children in learning.  Children form close attachments to the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care and regularly invite her to join in with their play. Children listen carefully to the childminder and their behaviour is good.  Parent partnerships are in place. Regular information is shared with parents about children's care needs. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive.  Partnerships with other professionals are in place. The childminder often meets with other childminders and receives support visits from local authority advisers.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world through activities that

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This provision is good

excite children. For example, children observe caterpillars as they hatch from cocoons and emerge into butterflies.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder supports children's communication and language skills, but does not offer a range of opportunities for children to consider more detailed questions to support their thinking skills.  Processes to encourage parents to share information about children's learning and development at home and contribute to ongoing assessment are still developing.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to answer a wider range of questions to support their thinking skills  seek consistent information from parents about children's development at home to contribute to processes of ongoing assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, processes of self-evaluation and training records.  The inspector gathered the views of parents through written documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the setting with the childminder and spoke with a local authority adviser who was present for the feedback session.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of who she must inform should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures the environment is risk assessed before children arrive each morning to keep them safe. The childminder attends training opportunities that have a direct impact on children. For example, the childminder has recently had training on planning for children's needs to ensure the activities she offers help children to make good progress. She regularly tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning, which are then addressed. Partnerships with local schools are established. The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with teachers, which supports children as they prepare to leave for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play to help identify their next steps in learning. She plans activities that cover all areas of learning and support children in acquiring new skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she asks children to count pieces of fruit, to identify 'smaller' and 'larger' spoons in the sand tray and to sequence events from a familiar story. She plans activities that support children's natural interests. For example, children who enjoy water play concentrate for a long time as they bathe dolls in a bathtub. Children are encouraged to have high levels of independence and lead their own play. Initial assessments include the views of parents about what children can already do at home, which supports consistency of care on entry.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a family orientated environment where children are settled and happy. She promotes children's well-being and is vigilant in nurturing children's care needs. For example, children wash their hands before eating and look in a mirror as they wipe their nose with a tissue. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to use good manners and wait their turn before speaking. She encourages high levels of independence. For example, children use knives to cut up fruit for snack as she guides and supports them. Children learn about the wider world. They explore different festivals from other cultures in imaginative ways. For example, children enjoy tasting different foods as part of Chinese New Year. Children begin to appreciate healthy lifestyles through healthy menus and multiple opportunities for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their individual starting points. They are confident communicators, express their needs and choose their own resources to support them as they play. Children are learning how to be independent and cooperate with others. Children are well prepared with the skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499278 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 1044886 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.00am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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