Childminder EY484041

Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 17 August 2016

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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 Well-developed relationships between the childminder and the children, results in children who are happy and settled in the childminder's care. n Children are developing well from their starting points. The childminder knows each child's progress. She provides a wide range of activities that help children to learn well. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice, evaluating how best to improve her provision. The views of children and parents are taken account of, which helps to drive improvement and outcomes for children. n The childminder is attentive and effective in meeting children's individual needs. On- going communication between the childminder and the children about behaviour, helps children to understand how their actions affects others. n Children's developing independence is regularly encouraged. This helps them to be prepared for the next stage in their education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not teach children enough about similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder does not always share information about children's learning well with other providers.

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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 continue to develop a range of resources which reflect similarity and difference, to help children to further improve their understanding of diversity n develop links with other settings to promote information sharing and to help children's smooth transition when they move onto their next place of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation including children's progress files, policies and procedures. n The inspector read parents comments and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she reflects on practice to help her to continually improve.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder continually evaluates her provision, identifying how to make improvements by taking into account the views of children and parents. This results in improved outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She is confident about the action to take if there are concerns a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder regularly reviews risks in the home environment and involves children in keeping themselves safe. For example, when playing in the garden, children are reminded to look behind them when riding around on trikes. Children's progress is effectively monitored and shared with parents. Activity planning takes account of children's interests to ensure they remain engaged and challenged.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that the children have access to a good range of learning opportunities. For example, young children are beginning to understand that marks have meaning, as they chalk outdoors on the paving flags. Children show confidence as they inform the inspector they have drawn a potato. Children are learning about the physical world around them. The childminder discusses autumn and how the leaves on the trees change colour. Parents said that the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development, for example through daily diaries and newsletters. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses information well to plan her teaching and support children's learning.. However links with other settings have not been established. This limits information sharing about children's learning and does not help to promote a smooth transition to the next stage of children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed good relationships with the children. The children are happy and settled and they approach the childminder with ease. Children are well behaved and the childminder's consistent messages about behaviour, helps children to understand the impact of their actions on others. For example, children are reminded to think about how to be kind and about sharing. Children are provided with ample opportunities for fresh air and physical play. They enjoy jumping on the trampoline and riding around on scooters and trikes. However, children have fewer opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range that is typical for their age. Children's independence skills are well-promoted. They are encouraged to clean their hands prior to eating their snack of fresh fruits. They also know to place unwanted food in the recycling bag and to place their dishes in the sink for washing following snack. The skilful support of the childminder is helping children to develop the knowledge and skills that they need. They leave well prepared for the next stage of their education

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484041 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10067903 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Westhoughton area of Bolton. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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