Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 5 February 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder creates an extremely nurturing and welcoming atmosphere where children form strong attachments. Children are very secure, confident and self-assured. The environment is welcoming, bright and resources are thoughtfully laid out. Children keenly make independent choices about what they want to do. They concentrate and persevere on their chosen tasks. n The well-qualified childminder is passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated. She is proactive at continuing to develop her knowledge and skills and drive continual improvements in her determination to offer outstanding provision. She captures the views of parents regularly, using any suggestions they make to help to improve her provision. n The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. She completes regular observations and makes accurate assessments. This enables her to identify any areas where children's progress may be slower and develop strategies to help close gaps in

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This provision is good

their learning. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder talks to children during play and extends their vocabulary. She asks a range of questions to encourage problem solving and to develop children's thinking skills. Furthermore, she uses descriptive language and repetition to reinforce children's emerging language. n The childminder does not involve parents enough in the processes that help her to understand what children know and what they can do when they first start.

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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 involve parents more significantly in the processes for establishing what children already know and what they can do when they first start at the setting.

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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 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 a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She has attended safeguarding training and explains how this has further enhanced her understanding and awareness of the possible signs of abuse and how to report these. In addition to mandatory training, the childminder has undertaken a wealth of courses to help to raise the quality of her provision to an even higher level. The childminder applies her learning in practice to ensure that children benefit from good-quality care and education. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and attention their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Planning is tailored to children's individual needs and interests, which results in children being focused, engaged and motivated to learn. Children's mathematical skills are supported well. The childminder counts with children as they build a tower. She introduces more complex concepts such as 'more' and 'less' in order to challenge children in their learning. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They enthusiastically point to pictures and describe what is happening. Throughout children's play, the childminder supports their learning by modelling, explaining what is happening, making suggestions and praising children for their efforts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop an exceptionally strong sense of belonging and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. They clearly understand boundaries and what is expected of them because the childminder gives extremely clear and consistent messages. This helps children to behave superbly. Children are afforded excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world around them. For example, they mix ingredients together as they make a 'bird cake'. This further supports children's understanding of how to care for living things. Additionally, children learn about growth and decay and where food comes from as they regularly visit an allotment. Frequent trips to places of interest help children to understand about their local community, difference and diversity. Furthermore, these activities support children's social interactions superbly as they engage in larger groups. Young children skilfully help to prepare snack. They develop their hand-to-eye

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

coordination as they chop up strawberries and bananas for their friends to share. They understand that knives are sharp and that they must be extremely careful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the skills and attitudes needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school. They learn to play cooperatively alongside each other and demonstrate a good understanding of sharing and taking turns. Children follow instructions well and relish the responsibilities they are given. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and trying new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476235 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10075843 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Prestwich, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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