Childminder EY410724

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 10 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 regularly evaluates her provision. She develops plans to help her make continual improvements. She seeks the views of parents' and children in the process. For example, older children complete questionnaires and the childminder involves them in choosing activities and planning outings. n The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She prepares activities based on her knowledge of children's interests. This helps children to settle. The childminder and parents share daily information regarding children's care routines. For instance, the childminder finds out how children have slept overnight and adapts their routines accordingly. n Children confidently explore the childminder's home indoors and outside. They benefit from a range of interesting areas and accessible resources. This helps to build children's confidence and supports their ability to lead play and make independent

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The provision is good

choices and decisions. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Younger children respond well to requests, such as helping to tidy away resources. The childminder models good manners at all times. This helps children to develop good social skills and promotes positive behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Overall, the childminder monitors children's good progress well. However, she does not fully use her positive relationships with parents to gather ongoing information about children's learning and achievements at home. n The childminder has not fully focused her professional development specifically on developing 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 gather more information from parents regarding children's development at home to help to develop more rigorous assessments of children's learning n focus professional development opportunities on helping to develop an expert knowledge of teaching to drive forward the quality of teaching to an higher level.

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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 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 discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke with one parent on the day of the inspection and viewed written feedback provided prior to the inspection. She took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. For example, she is aware of the different types of abuse and how to recognise the potential indicators. She is confident in the reporting procedures in her local area. The childminder is vigilant and is constantly assessing her environment for risks. For instance, she provides high levels of supervision for children and swiftly identifies and removes slipping hazards as they occur. This helps to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's lead as they play and she responds well to younger children's non-verbal communication. For instance, she observes children as they point to paintbrushes and offers them the opportunity to paint. Children delight as they explore the paints with their hands. They become engrossed as they use their fingers to make marks on paper. This helps to strengthen children's finger and hand muscles in preparation for early writing. The childminder joins children as they explore the sand. She makes good use of this opportunity to promote children's language skills further. For example, the childminder counts as children scoop the sand and she models appropriate language, such as 'tap' and 'on top'. Children join in and repeat the words. Children enjoy listening to stories. They help to turn the pages and point at pictures to share an interest. Children are enthusiastic as they point to a lion and make a 'roar' sound.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children on regular outings. For example, children visit the childminder's allotment each week. Children help to grow a variety of plants and vegetables. This helps children to gain an understanding of where food comes from and helps to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are motivated to be independent in self-care. For example, very young children cooperate with routines, such as nappy changing and are eager to feed themselves. The childminder offers children praise for their achievements. Children show that they are delighted with the praise they receive. They clap with the childminder and smile with pride. This helps to keep children motivated to learn and builds on their good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are prepared well for their next stage in learning. They show a determination and a will to succeed and often present themselves with a challenge. For example, under close supervision, very young children concentrate as they pick up small sequins between their finger and thumb. They place them one at a time into a small container for an extended period of time in relation to their age. They demonstrate good attention skills and are not easily distracted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410724 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061640 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Radcliffe. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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