Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date 25 March 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder offers an outstanding service. Her constant drive for improvement is supported by excellent systems which help her to review and develop the quality of her provision. She is wholeheartedly committed to her own professional development and demonstrates an uncompromising dedication to improving outcomes for children. n The highly driven childminder seeks ways to further her already extensive knowledge of how children learn. She works very closely with the local authority and completes regular training courses. Following recent training, she has implemented very exciting ways to share stories with children through yoga movements and props. n Children's imaginative skills are catered for superbly well. The childminder introduces enticing resources for children to extend their narrative skills and creative play. She meticulously meets the needs of individual children and supports their emotional well-

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The provision is outstanding

being. Children flourish in the childminder's care and delight in her company. n The childminder expertly follows children's interests throughout all areas of play. She completes meticulous observations and assessments of children's learning. The childminder skilfully plans activities, acutely based on what children need to learn next.

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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 implement the highly effective arrangements for continued professional development, to support children to continue to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of parental views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely attentive to all aspects of children's health, safety and welfare. Highly effective risk assessments are in place and completed as an ongoing process. The childminder is vigilant towards identifying potential signs of abuse and is very knowledgeable and confident on the procedure to follow in reporting her concerns. Parents are entirely involved in their children's learning. They contribute to assessments, share observations and achievements from home, and receive regular and detailed information about their children's learning and next steps. This creates a highly effective collaborative approach to children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder supports children to have excellent communication and language skills. For example, young children are vocal and she gives them extensive opportunities to use their emerging speaking skills. Children relish in exploring books, with exciting props, together with the nurturing childminder. For instance, young children have ample time to speak, turn pages and give their full attention to the story. The childminder is highly successful in helping children to gain skills to prepare them for their future learning. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. They make meaningful marks using a whiteboard and pen and operate toys with excellent skill. The childminder plans to offer further exciting opportunities for children to explore during self-directed play and plans to review the impact of this on improving outcomes for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has clear and consistent routines in her setting that support children exceptionally well. Children hugely benefit from the extensive range of outings and activities in the wider community. For example, they explore the natural world through visits to local parks, and participate in a huge variety of carefully selected playgroups. Children learn to be highly social and relish the opportunity for fresh air and exercise. This helps to support children to extend their already high levels of self-esteem. The childminder intends to continue to build on children's excellent understanding of where food comes from, and she plans to offer further exciting opportunities for children to grow their own produce.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. They are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school. They explore excellent books that teach them about the world they live in. Children are caring and kind when negotiating with one another during small-group activities. They learn respect and fairness and how to take turns and share with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504879 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10070045 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Westhoughton, Bolton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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