Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 April 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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This provision is good

n The childminder develops effective relationships with local pre-schools and parents. Together they assess learning, set targets and consider the needs of children. This means gaps in learning are swiftly identified and consistent measures put in place to close them. Consequently, children progress well. n The childminder provides children with a variety of ways to express themselves creatively and develop their early writing skills. She encourages older children to write their name and copy letters while providing opportunities for very young children to draw and colour. n The childminder supports children to feel safe and secure. She praises them regularly, encourages them to try new things and discusses their home life with them. The childminder talks with children about which doll is the biggest and which is the smallest. They talk about which size of doll represents their family members. n Children develop well within the expected levels for their age, with some achieving at a

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This provision is good

level expected of older children. For example, children demonstrate speech and language that is advanced for their age. They talk about taking their make-believe train to South America and narrate stories for younger children. n While the childminder assesses herself well in relation to children's learning and parents' preferences, her evaluations do not focus robustly on developing an ambitious programme of improvement.

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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 focus more precisely on evaluating the provision to secure continual improvements in achieving the very highest standards.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took a tour of the setting and considered the learning environment. n The inspector observed a planned activity and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her evaluations of teaching and the setting. n The inspector viewed testimonials written by parents and considered their opinions. n The inspector viewed documentation, including policies and procedures and information relating to the suitability of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a very welcoming environment with a wide range of well- presented resources. Children freely access books which often reflect the resources they are playing with. For example, children playing with a wooden ark and animals look at books that echo the same theme. This helps children to foster an enjoyment of books and encourages reading. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child or adult. To enhance her professional knowledge, the childminder has embarked upon a level 3 qualification in childcare. She also keeps abreast of new legislation and new ideas with her own research and through regular contact with other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder expands children's vocabulary and knowledge of the world. While playing with pirate ships she talks to them about rough seas and lighthouses. The childminder encourages children to count, identify colours and shapes, categorise objects and notice differences and similarities. The childminder consistently promotes children's use of language and communication. She engages children in conversation about past experiences, encourages them to recall events and supports them to anticipate what happens next as they read together. The childminder plans children's learning around their own interests and preferences. She plans spontaneously as children play and incorporates their next steps and targets into the activities they are engaged in. This motivates children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported to learn about rules and boundaries. The childminder calmly talks to children about why they do not run in the home and they discuss why that might be. She supports children to think about why they should share and reminds them of times when they wanted someone else to share with them. The childminder encourages independence. For example, she encourages older children to blow their own noses and helps babies learn how to feed themselves. These skills help children to be prepared for school. The childminder uses children's play to enhance their knowledge about hygiene. As children dress up as nurses, they talk about why wearing a mask helps to prevent germs. Children access the outdoors freely and take part in nature walks. They visit places in the community, such as libraries and pet shops.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use their imaginations and demonstrate their inventiveness. They line up coloured chalk and say they have a 'chalk piano'. Young children become engrossed in their play as they repeatedly take lids off containers and put them back on again. Very young children confidently take their first steps and mimic the gestures that other people do. They show a determination to explore and happily investigate their environment. Children demonstrate their knowledge about keeping safe; for instance, they say they need a seatbelt as they pretend they are on a train.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254769 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10070092 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Prestwich, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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Registers

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