Childminder in Bolton

Childminder report 15 Hope Avenue, Bradshaw, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 4BL

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is a knowledgeable well-qualified early years practitioner. She works in an effective partnership with her assistant to ensure that children's needs are met. n The enabling environment helps children to enjoy and achieve well. Resources are inviting, well organised, easily accessible and developmentally appropriate. n The childminder is committed to continually improving her practice and provision. She seeks the views of children and parents as part of this process. n Children behave very well. The childminder is an excellent role model, who teaches children to share, take turns, act with kindness and consideration to others. n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children start in the setting and helps them to settle quickly. Children are very happy and feel safe as a result. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning needs. She works

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The provision is good

with other professionals to ensure that children get the support they need, quickly. n Parents appreciate the welcoming family feel in the setting and value the service highly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to explore and investigate the resources provided. n Children are not always encouraged to think about and solve problems that arise as they play.

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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

n enhance adult-led activities further and give children more time to explore and investigate resources they are interested in n extend opportunities for children to think about and solve problems for themselves as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. A wide range of robust health and safety policies and procedures is regularly reviewed and shared with parents. Risk assessments are used to ensure that children are kept safe in the setting, and on outings. The childminder attends training, liaises with childminding colleagues and local authority representatives to ensure her knowledge is current. Training she has attended has a positive impact on her practice. The childminder supports and advises her assistant effectively. Children's progress is tracked to ensure that any gaps in their learning are planned for. Parents are very happy with the progress their children make, they feel involved and well informed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. For example, she recognises children's interest in dinosaurs and plans activities which promote this through all areas of learning. Children show good control as they roll, shape and cut dough into dinosaur shapes. They refer to books to find out information about how dinosaurs lived. The childminder uses a range of strategies to promote language development. She helps children to make links between their actions, objects and words. Children respond well and engage in conversations, confidently asking and answering questions. The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure children achieve well and meet expected development stages. The childminder ensures that parents know what children need to learn next and they know what to do to support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations of children in her care. She helps children to learn how to manage their own safety and develop a sense of responsibility. For instance, they tidy up toys when they have finished with them. The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles and promotes physical development. They spend time outdoors, have regular outings to local attractions and walks in local parks. Children develop an understanding of how to nurture living things. They help the childminder to care for her pet bird. At lunchtime children eat vegetables that they have grown from seed. Cooked meals are freshly prepared, balanced and nutritious. Children have easy access to drinks so that they remain hydrated and ready to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are enthusiastic learners who, relative to their age and stage of development, concentrate very well. Children's mathematical knowledge is good. For example, they count, sort, match objects and use everyday language to talk about shape and location. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they build plastic brick towers, using small movements to carefully position each brick. They talk about and compare heights, and can say which tower is the tallest and which is the smallest. Children develop a range of skills in readiness for school or their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315683 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10059746 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Harwood, Bolton. She works with her husband, who is her occasional assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The setting operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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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