Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 June 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 takes measures to ensure her knowledge is relevant and up to date. She accesses training opportunities and obtains regular updates and information from outside agencies. She keeps abreast of current legislation regarding health and safety. n The childminder understands what children need to help them become ready for school. For example, she encourages children to write their name, learn about numbers and become fully toilet trained. n The childminder encourages children to become independent and develop an understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, they choose from a tempting selection of fruit, cut their own banana and spread cheese onto their crackers. n Children behave exceptionally well. They respond to instructions, cooperate, demonstrate consideration and happily follow routines. n The childminder fosters effective relationships with parents and local nursery classes.

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This provision is good

However, she does not ensure that they always share high-quality information in relation to children's development and progress. n At times, the childminder directs the children a little too much during some activities. This means that children do not always express their own ideas and creativity during art and craft sessions.

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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 build on the good relationships with parents and local nursery classes by finding ways to improve the sharing of development information, to ensure children experience consistency of learning in all settings n extend opportunities for children to express their own thoughts and ideas, to enhance their creativity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took a tour of the setting. n The inspector observed teaching and interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector reviewed documents, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed its effectiveness with the childminder. n The inspector viewed comments from parents and considered their opinions.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about issues concerning children's safety. She identifies signs and symptoms of abuse and clearly understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child or adult. The childminder ensures that children learn procedures to keep themselves safe. For example, they take part in regular fire drills. The childminder assesses her provision well and has clear action plans in place to improve the environment she provides and her own professional development. She acts upon previous recommendations. For example, improvements to the way that she monitors children's development ensure that she tracks children's progression effectively. Where gaps in achievement are identified, the childminder works alongside parents and other agencies to ensure that these are narrowed or closed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder encourages children to think about what they need to complete their tasks. For example, she asks them about resources they want and whether they might need a brush for the glue. She talks to them about why glue helps pom-poms to stick to the paper. The childminder spends time teaching children how to use new tools. She patiently demonstrates how to use scissors and describes the actions needed to make them work effectively. Children listen intently and follow the directions very well. The childminder praises them throughout and ensures that they feel empowered with their newly found skill. She reflects on planned activities and considers how they can be enhanced next time to build on children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children's self-esteem and confidence. She encourages them to be proud of their achievements. For example, the childminder comments on how well children are concentrating during craft activities. She talks to them about their family members and this helps children to feel settled and content. The childminder supports children to consider how other people live. She encourages them to be kind, caring and considerate of others. Parents report that the childminder supports children to develop in all areas, particularly speech and language. This includes children who previously demonstrated some delay. The childminder builds lovely bonds with children. Her sensitive and gentle approach means that children feel happy and secure in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress very well. They comfortably reach the levels expected for their age group. Children maintain excellent levels of concentration. They become engrossed in activities and focus attentively on the task at hand. Children demonstrate curiosity in new people. They become interested in what others are doing, initiate conversation and display pleasant social skills. Children exhibit close relationships with family members and like talking about them in their absence. Children enjoy looking through the files that contain images of themselves and the artwork they have produced. They recall what they have done in the past and delight in their own baby photographs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316484 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10070086 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Tottingham, Bury. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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