Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has exceptionally high expectations for the setting and for what children can achieve. She is proactive in her constant drive to improve. She listens to the views of others to help her make valuable improvements, such as finding new ways to promote literacy for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder delivers high-quality educational programmes. She designs rich learning experiences to help children rapidly achieve their next stages of development. Children are fully engaged and make consistently high rates of progress. n The childminder implements a comprehensive school readiness programme. For example, she creates bespoke transition packs for children. The childminder sources specific information from the child's new school, such as how phonics are taught. She acquires photographs of learning, play and eating areas. This helps to familiarise children with their new environment and set expectations for learning.

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder monitors children's progress highly effectively. Parents appreciate the childminder's interventions; she 'helps children get referred to people they need support and expertise from'. Children benefit from specific programmes of support. n The childminder quickly identifies children who are exceeding expectations. She expertly challenges those children to progress even further, for example by focusing on more specific handwriting skills. All children have the best possible chance of reaching their learning goals. n Parents comment that termly reviews really help them to understand where children are up to in the different areas of learning and what steps they can take to help children progress further. They are very well informed about their children's progress. n The childminder creates very focused home learning packs to help parents consolidate their children's understanding. For example, parents reinforce their children's

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This provision is outstanding

knowledge of positional language using an illustrated booklet. n The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive at helping all children to form secure emotional attachments. She nurtures children's interests and prioritises their well- being. Children are very settled and respond positively towards the childminder.

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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 continue to focus professional development activities to maintain the excellent quality of teaching and high levels of achievement for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, policies and procedures, risk assessments and children's records. n The inspector toured the premises indoors and outdoors. n The inspector took account of written feedback and questionnaires from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely diligent. She keeps meticulous records and consistently implements robust policies and procedures to help protect children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and ensures she is aware of local safeguarding issues. For example, the childminder attends designated safeguarding lead training and reads updated information from the local authority. She adapts her practice to reflect any changes. The childminder has created a culture of vigilance. She supervises children at all times and teaches them how to play safely and develop an awareness of safe behaviour from an early age. Children's welfare is actively promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder consistently demonstrates high-quality teaching. She expertly advances the skills and knowledge of all children. For example, the childminder sets up a farm scene incorporating different foods. Children are very keen to explore. Younger children develop their preferences as they feel, taste and smell the foods. They test their ideas as they transport the foods in vehicles and crush them with toy animals. The childminder comments on their play, providing them with new topical words to expand their vocabulary. She uses effective questioning to develop mathematical thinking for older children. The childminder encourages them to count as she takes one animal away or adds another. They concentrate and learn about how quantities change. Children recall milking pretend cows on their farm visit and make links to the milk that they drink.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder presents a highly stimulating environment. Children increase their confidence in their abilities. For example, they negotiate an obstacle course in the garden and remember a sequence of physical skills as they race to the finish. Children welcome praise as they complete the challenge. The childminder gives clear guidance to help children manage their emotions. She acknowledges why children might be disappointed and encourages them to think about how they could make the situation better. Children feel valued and learn how to be a good friend. The childminder helps them to find out about different backgrounds. For example, children learn about those who are less fortunate by taking part in charity events. The childminder challenges gender, cultural and racial stereotyping through activities that help children to respect similarities and differences. Children's welfare and personal development are prioritised.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make consistently high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. Children are clear communicators who express themselves confidently. For example, they remember foreign phrases to use on family trips abroad. Children are imaginative as they involve others in order to continue role-play scenarios, such as a journey where the car keeps breaking down. They develop their understanding of the world. For example, children are curious and ask questions as they identify features of birds flying overhead. They listen attentively as the childminder provides more information. Children display positive attitudes and a desire to learn. They acquire all the skills they need to be exceptionally well prepared for future learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542936 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10089874 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Radcliffe. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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