Childminder 316477

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 August 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 monitors children's learning and development closely, using regular observations and accurate assessments. Parents say they are happy with the good progress children are making. n The childminder frequently reflects on her practice. She strives to provide the very best service for the children and families she works with. n The childminder plans a good range of resources and experiences for children to explore their developing interests and ideas. n Children learn about keeping themselves healthy through the good hygiene routines promoted by the childminder. They are confident, self-assured and settle in well. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with a range of experiences to develop their early writing skills in their daily play activities.

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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 opportunities to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home n enhance opportunities for children to develop and explore their early writing and mark- making skills.

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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 demonstrates a robust understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows how to identify and respond appropriately to possible concerns in relation to child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children, and uses this information to provide experiences that children enjoy. The childminder is keen to continuously develop her own knowledge and skills. Following training, she understands how to seek additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder establishes strong links with other professionals involved in children's care. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes account of each child's interests. On the whole, she effectively promotes what they need to learn next. The childminder uses a good range of methods to promote children's mathematics skills. Children eagerly explore different concepts of measure, volume and capacity as they experiment with different vessels in the water. They observe the changes that occur as the coloured ice cubes melt and mix together with interest. The childminder encourages children to recall past experiences and talk about what they remember. She uses effective questioning to check children's understanding and supports them to develop critical thinking skills. The childminder uses songs and stories and engages children in purposeful conversations. Children develop the skills they need for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder invites parents to discuss children's routines, care needs and interests when they first start. She uses this information to get to know children well and effectively support their physical and emotional well-being. Children form close bonds and attachments with the childminder. They regularly meet other children at local playgroups and this promotes their personal and social skills well. The childminder is a good role model and gives gentle reminders of expectations of behaviour. Children behave very well. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example as they carefully use the knife to chop their strawberries. Children have plenty of opportunities to learn about the world around them. They are eager to search for the snails in the garden and water the plants. Children have good opportunities to learn about festivals, other people and families different to their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy playing, exploring and discovering. They are active and enthusiastic learners. Children are effective communicators and are confident to share their views. They ask for help when needed. Children learn good independence and self- care skills. For example, children wash and dry their hands and put on their own coats and shoes. Children are developing the skills and attitudes to help them be prepared well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316477 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10071517 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Ramsbottom. She operates all year round from 7.20am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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