Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 25 August 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 provides a welcoming and secure environment with a wide range of toys and resources to encourage children's learning. The childminder provides stimulating activities so that children have fun while they learn. n The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice. She uses the information to identify how to improve the quality of her provision. n The childminder tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in their development and plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder shares daily information with parents so that they know their child's routine. Children settle well and form positive attachments with the childminder, so that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder is a positive role model. She sits with the children at lunchtime to demonstrate good manners. Children show a clear understanding of expected behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works closely with parents, she does not ask them to contribute to their child's assessments or share what they know about their child's development.

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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 build on the positive partnerships with parents by encouraging them to contribute to their child's assessments and share what they know about their child's development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked around the childminder's home to check that it was suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector examined children's records, including learning journals and plans. n The inspector checked policy and procedure documents. n The inspector observed written feedback from parents and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She attends mandatory training and a range of other courses to improve her knowledge and practice. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She uses robust policies and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents, providing a flexible service around their work patterns. She informs parents of children's progress through learning journals, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She encourages parents to share this with health visitors so that any gaps are quickly identified. The childminder does not always ask parents to contribute to their child's assessments. This means the childminder does not have all key information about children's development, on which to base her planning. The childminder reflects on her strengths and weaknesses and makes

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

changes accordingly. As a result, she has extended activities, making them more interesting and challenging.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy completing puzzles and simple matching games with the childminder where they learn mathematics by matching objects with their shapes, size and colour. The childminder assists them to cut up fruit and discuss technique and their findings, which helps develop their small-muscle and language skills. She talks to them about the smell, feel and taste of different fruits to stimulate their senses and interest in healthy food. The childminder asks children to choose a favourite song and link it to displays on the wall. They sing about animals, make the animal sounds and guess what they eat, developing children's understanding of the world. The childminder provides activities that cover all areas of learning and adapts them according to each child's individual needs. She supports all the children to participate and enjoy activities by offering the appropriate level of support for their age and stage of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know their routines and can follow simple rules. The childminder encourages good manners and positive behaviour as she encourages them to share and help each other. Children develop their self-care and independence as they wipe their own hands and butter their own toast. They experience a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, as the childminder takes them to the park and local playgroups where they socialise with other children and adults. The childminder organises resources so that children can make independent choices in their play. They show pride in their achievements as the childminder gives them lots of praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners and progress well from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the expected development range for their age. Children have developed skills to make their own choices in their play. From a young age, children gain confidence and independence, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315618 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061618 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the Smithills area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates her provision from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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