Childminder 315716

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 21 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 provides a vibrant and secure environment with a wide selection of toys and resources to encourage children's learning. The childminder offers stimulating and challenging activities so that children have fun while they learn. n The childminder uses observations, diaries and an online system to accurately track children's progress. She uses the information to identify any gaps in their development and plan for their next steps in 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, helping them to 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. n The childminder continuously evaluates her own practice. She uses the information to

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The provision is good

identify how to improve the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently ensure that children know how they can use the materials when they are participating in creative activities. n Although the childminder works closely with parents, she does not ask them to contribute to their child's ongoing assessments or share what they know about their child's development. This means that she does not have all the key information on which to base her planning.

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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 help children to understand more fully the ways in which they can use different materials when they are taking part in creative activities n encourage parents to contribute to their child's assessment and share more information about what their child knows and can do at home.

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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 improves her knowledge and practice by attending a range of training sessions offered by the local authority. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and recognises the signs of abuse. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas to identify any hazards. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works closely with the local authority to review her service and identify where changes need to be made. She builds positive relationships with parents and informs them about their children's progress in a variety of ways. For example, she shares daily diary information, uses learning journals and contributes to the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She encourages parents to share this information with health visitors so that any gaps are quickly identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy reading books, singing traditional rhymes and chatting about their families with the childminder. They make hedgehogs from play dough and learn about size, shape and colour as they add dried spaghetti for the spikes. The childminder builds on children's interest and curiosity as she helps them to look for hedgehogs on the computer and suggests where hedgehogs may hibernate in the garden. As a result, children are developing their understanding of the world. Children make their own pizzas, spreading the sauce and sprinkling cheese. They develop small-muscle skills and language skills as they discuss and practise the technique of cutting up the pizza before eating. The childminder talks to them about the smell, feel and taste to stimulate their senses and teaches them about temperature. She provides activities that cover all areas of learning and adapts them according to each child's individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know their routines and can follow simple rules. The childminder works closely with parents to agree strategies to manage their children's behaviour in a positive way. Children develop their self-care and independence as they learn to use the toilet, wash their own hands, use scissors and help to tidy up. They experience a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. The childminder takes them to the library and local playgroups where they socialise with other children and adults. The childminder organises activities so that children can make independent choices. Children show pride in their work as they receive lots of encouragement and praise from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the expected range of development for their age. They are eager to learn and progress well from their starting points. Children gain confidence and independence from a young age. They are developing skills to keep themselves safe. They are preparing well for the next stage in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315716 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061620 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds 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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