Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children are extremely confident, happy and display high levels of self-esteem. She supports and encourages independence exceptionally well. Children thrive and are highly motivated learners. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of the children's learning, identifies gaps swiftly and plans effectively. n The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments throughout her home. This ensures children's welfare is actively promoted. n Children's individual dietary requirements are well met. Children enjoy a wide range of fresh home-cooked meals and various healthy snacks. Health and well-being are well promoted within the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Opportunities to promote and challenge children's mathematical development are not utilised to their fullest potential.

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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 increase opportunities to extend and challenge children's mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parental views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and knows what action to take if she has any concerns. She implements robust policies, which accurately reflect all local safeguarding procedures. The childminder regularly conducts effective risk assessments that have a strong focus on helping to keep children safe. The childminder wholeheartedly encourages children to be independent and to take responsibility for their own safety. She talks to the children about how to be safe and sets a good example for children to follow. The childminder updates her training on a regular basis to ensure her knowledge is up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good. Information gained from observations is well used to assess children's levels of development and to identify the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides a broad range of stimulating activities that children enjoy. Parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points on entry and are kept well informed about children's progress. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder is a good role model and supports children's communication and language well by demonstrating, questioning and providing a narrative during play. She guides and develops children's learning through her interactions. For instance, she models language well. Children learn Spanish as they play, as the childminder uses English and Spanish. Children have learnt simple words and take delight in demonstrating this during their play. For example, a child uses Spanish words like

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

plátano for banana when talking about snack, and brazos and calcetines for arms and socks while dressing the doll.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and is an excellent role model. Children are respectful and polite and display fabulous manners towards each other, using please, thank you and excuse me at appropriate times. They are extremely happy and settled in the caring and nurturing surroundings created by the childminder. Children follow routines without prompt, for example, as they proactively clear away their dishes after snack and scrape the waste into the bin. The childminder promotes independence skills extraordinarily well. Children are encouraged and supported to be independent and offered every opportunity to develop new skills. For instance, children are given the opportunity to prepare their snacks using small children's knives to slice up fruit. Children display great understanding of managing risks and challenges while keeping themselves and others safe, and display high levels of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

concentration throughout the activity. The childminder talks to children about being safe and demonstrates how to use the equipment correctly. Children are aware and understand the importance of good hygiene. They talk about washing the germs off their hands before snack. The childminder prepares healthy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks, and talks to the children about the importance of eating healthy foods. Children know if they eat healthily they 'grow big and strong'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows the learning needs of the children. She provides them with interesting activities that will develop the new skills they need for their eventual move to school. Children are happy, confident and independent. They progress well and develop good communications skills. They listen well and learn how to take turns, for example, during games about the sounds in words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537652 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10079337 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Astley Bridge, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She operates bank holidays and weekends by arrangement.

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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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Registers

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