Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 9 July 2015

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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 and parents share regular information regarding children's progress, achievements and daily care routines. They work closely together to help children to achieve their next stages in learning, such as toilet training. This strong partnership contributes to children's good progress and helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder uses ongoing self-evaluation to build on the strengths of her provision. She has a clear vision and high expectations for the quality of her service. She gathers and uses the views of parents and children in the process. n Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they engage in trips around the local area, such as to parks and farms. Additionally, the childminder provides a good range of books and small-world toys that build on children's understanding of diversity. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. For example,

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The provision is good

she asks appropriate questions, provides a commentary as children play and models words clearly. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder acts as a positive role model, she is friendly and kind towards children. She praises children's achievements and children show good levels of self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the teaching during adult-led activities is slightly too challenging for children and they are not as motivated and engaged as they could be. n The childminder is well-qualified and experienced. However, she does not focus her professional development as sharply as possible to help her to develop an expert knowledge of teaching.

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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 adapt the teaching during adult-led activities and offer children suitable levels of challenge that further promotes their motivation and engagement in learning n strengthen professional development plans that help to further develop an expert knowledge of teaching and drive forward the quality to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She understands the appropriate action to take in the event of a concern arising. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her home each day prior to children arriving. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning and monitor's their progress and identifies any emerging gaps. She has effective links with the local authority and she liaises with other professionals, such as Health Visitors, if required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to independently think through and solve the problems they encounter during play. For example, as children complete an inset puzzle, the childminder offers them gentle words of encouragement, such as 'keep trying'. Children concentrate as they turn the pieces different ways and they continue to persevere until they complete the task. They are extremely delighted when they achieve their goal. Children enjoy searching for hidden coins in a sand tray. They use their hands and different tools to dig and are excited when they succeed. The childminder makes good use of the opportunity to promote children's mathematical skills further. For instance, she asks children how many they have found and how many they think may be left. Children use good counting skills and make predictions. Children initiate playing with dough. The childminder models alongside children demonstrating different ways to manipulate the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

dough. Children copy and use their fingers to pat, stretch and roll. This helps to strengthen their finger and hand muscles in readiness for early writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment, with a good range of accessible toys and resources. This helps children to make their own choices in play and builds on their independence skills. Children are confident, happy and settled. They develop good self-care skills in relation to their age. For instance, they capably use the toilet and manage their coats for outdoor play. Children enjoy a range of nutritious snacks, meals and drinks. The childminder engages children in discussions about the effect certain foods and drinks have on their bodies. For example, children know that milk helps to make their bones grow stronger. This helps children to develop a good understanding of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress from when they first start. Overall, they demonstrate a good levels of attention and they become particularly engrossed during self-chosen play. Children develop good communication skills. They engage in meaningful discussions with the childminder and use their good recall skills to talk about past events. For example, children talk about a recent birthday, using past and present tenses to describe the event. Children gain the skills required for future learning and for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276145 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061633 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bolton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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