Childminder 504889

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 July 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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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder skilfully evaluates her practice and provision. She continuously strives for excellence through extensive, targeted training to help children make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder completes meticulous observations of children's learning. She skilfully monitors their progress and acts quickly and confidently should any gaps in development be identified. n The childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn and she applies this knowledge to plan highly effective activities that spark children's curiosity and desire to learn. n Teaching is rich, varied, flexible and highly focused on the individual needs of the children. The excellent focus on children's developing language contributes to the remarkable progress they make. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary and form a strong basis for establishing a joint approach to care and education at home and with the childminder.

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This provision is outstanding

n Children are extremely well behaved. They receive consistent praise, encouragement and recognition for their efforts and achievements. n The childminder's home is very warm and welcoming. She has an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources that are easily accessible to the children. This enables children to make independent choices in their play.

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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 extend the already excellent programme of professional development to help maintain the outstanding quality of provision.

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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 the experiences available to the children. She assessed the impact this has on their 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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussion during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow regarding any concerns about a child's welfare. She maintains close contact with other professionals who are involved in children's care. This helps to ensure that everyone responsible for their well-being is fully informed and working together to achieve the best possible outcomes. The childminder is highly organised and manages her setting proficiently. She maintains meticulous records of children's attendance, medications, accidents and injuries. Any injuries that children arrive with are recorded in detail and closely monitored. The childminder places a high priority on continual professional development to build on her knowledge. She is keen to expand her already extensive plans for training to deepen her skills even further. She recognises that this contributes to attaining and maintaining outstanding practice and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations of what children can achieve and is acutely aware of what they need to learn next. She uses every opportunity to extend children's mathematical development. For instance, they concentrate intently as they compare the sizes of stacking cups and persevere until they are all in order. The childminder patiently encourages them to think about the next number in the sequence, as they spontaneously count objects into a puppet, pretending it is a bag. She is an excellent role model for language, speaking clearly and introducing correct pronunciations. Children practise their speaking skills during the many discussions they have with the childminder about what they are doing. The childminder demonstrates how children can keep themselves safe as they operate tools, such as cutters and scissors. Children excitedly investigate how to squeeze, cut and change the shape of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

dough, create a ball and test if it will bounce.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's welfare and well-being are central to everything the childminder does. She gathers detailed information from parents before children start and takes time to get to know children and families well. This helps children to settle very well and to develop extremely close emotional attachments which help them feel secure and confident. The learning environment is very inviting and is planned very effectively to incorporate children's interests. This helps motivate children to engage, explore and drive their own learning. The childminder enables children to do as much as possible for themselves and always offers support and guidance when needed. Children know to wash their hands before they eat and they learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides a range of nutritious meals and snacks, and talks to children about the benefits of their healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop skills that will support them greatly in their future learning. They are eager to learn and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. Children love stories and eagerly repeat lines from their favourite books. They actively pursue their own fascinations in play and demonstrate excellent concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504889 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061630 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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