Childminder 315466

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 29 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 provides a homely, clean and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of her teaching is good. She effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n Children demonstrate that they feel settled and secure because the childminder has a warm, caring and nurturing approach. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being and self-esteem. n Children show increasing confidence in their play and learning. They make independent choices about what they would like to do and concentrate well on their chosen activities. n The childminder effectively supports younger children's developing language skills. She introduces new words, uses repetition to reinforce learning and asks children questions about what they are doing. She sensitively waits for children's responses, giving them

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This provision is good

time to express their own ideas and feelings. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. They fondly describe her friendly approach, professional manner and how much their children enjoy attending. n The childminder does not share information about children's learning and development with other early years settings that they attend. n The childminder misses opportunities to enrich children's emerging understanding of mathematical concepts.

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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 develop methods to share information with other settings that children attend to help to promote learning and development further n increase opportunities for children to learn about mathematical concepts during their play and everyday routines.

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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 has attended relevant training and keeps abreast of changes to legislation. She has a good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and is fully aware of referral procedures should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practice and to enhance future learning opportunities for children. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify any areas for development. The childminder has fully addressed the areas for improvement set at the last inspection. This has improved her practice and the progress children make. The childminder is committed to extending her good knowledge further. She regularly attends training and meets up with other local childminders to discuss good practice ideas. Careful monitoring of children's progress helps to ensure that any gaps in learning are swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a firm understanding of how to develop children's learning. She plans a good range of activities that reflect children's interests, age and ability. She completes accurate assessments and observations, and fully understands what children's current level of development is. Children develop an understanding of how things work. For example, they learn how to wind up a toy car in order for it to move along the tracks that the childminder has drawn. Children begin to make marks for a purpose. They are encouraged to use a variety of tools and extend their creativity. Children develop a positive, 'can-do' attitude as they master the use of scissors. The childminder teaches children how to open and shut the scissors, and offers an abundance of praise and encouragement for their efforts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and actively promotes good manners and kindness. Children's good health is effectively promoted. The childminder provides children with ample opportunities to be physically active in the garden, and out and about in the local community. Children attend a variety of social groups, which helps them to foster positive relationships with other children and adults. They learn to be respectful of others and behave well. The childminder offers calm and consistent reminders which help children to understand what is expected of them. Children relish the responsibilities they are given. For example, they follow instructions well as they help to tidy away toys. They are encouraged to recycle, which supports their emerging understanding of the wider world around them. Children follow good hygiene procedures as they independently wash their hands before mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are learning the skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school. Children are inquisitive and show enthusiasm and motivation to learn. Their early literacy skills are promoted well as they enjoy looking and familiarising themselves with story books. Children are becoming skilful communicators. They are able to express their needs and feelings, take turns in conversations and listen to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315466 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10070043 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Bolton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an 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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