Childminder EY536233

Inspection date 22 January 2019 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children enjoy the time they spend in this interesting and well-resourced learning environment. Activities and experiences cover all areas of learning and reflect children's individual needs and interests. n Children's language development is given high priority by the childminder. Both her and her assistant are vigilant about helping children who are not progressing as expected. The childminder repeats key words, asks questions and provides a running commentary as children play. This gives meaning to what children are doing and helps to develop their emerging language skills. n Children form very warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are content and settled in their care, showing high levels of self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and works closely with parents and children to gain their views. This supports her to identify her strengths and areas that

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This provision is good

she would like to develop in order to improve outcomes for children. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They comment on the warm and caring environment and how much their children enjoy attending. n The childminder does not gather detailed and precise information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting, in order to promote progress from the outset.

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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 gather more detailed and precise information about children's existing skills and abilities in order to inform planning and promote progress from the outset.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. Furthermore, she ensures that her assistant understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. The childminder reviews the work of her assistant and has developed robust supervision and appraisal systems which have a strong focus on teaching and improving skills. These arrangements additionally help to identify any emerging training needs. The childminder continues her own professional development through local training and her own research. She is passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic in her role. She closely monitors children's progress, using effective systems so that she can quickly see any gaps where children's progress is slower. The childminder then adapts the provision to ensure that these gaps in learning begin to close.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has good teaching skills. She completes accurate assessments of children's progress and knows what their current level of development is. During activities, she listens attentively to what children have to say and follows their interests and emerging ideas. Children enjoy creative activities. They skilfully use tools as they create a face on a paper plate using wool for their hair and wiggle eyes. They enjoy singing and dancing as they move their bodies in time to music. Children's emerging literacy skills are supported well. They are encouraged to begin to make marks and enjoy looking at books independently, talking about what they see in pictures. They are supported to develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they pick up small objects with large tweezers. They concentrate and persevere in this challenging task, developing a can-do attitude.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively minimises risks to children, creating an environment where they can move, rest and explore safely. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant offer clear, calm and consistent reminders which supports children to understand what is expected of them. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle as they enjoy creating their own pizzas. They talk about the vegetables that they are selecting and discuss their favourite toppings. The childminder and assistant offer continuous praise and encouragement, which helps children to feel valued and recognise their own achievements. Children have plentiful opportunities to be physically active indoors and outside. Children learn to share, take turns and play collaboratively together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their learning. Older children quickly develop the skills they need in readiness for school. They competently manage their self-care needs and follow instructions well. Younger children are independent and show high levels of engagement as they play. Children are encouraged to count objects and are beginning to use mathematical language during activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536233 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10080043 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 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Farnworth, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant and provides funded early 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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