Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 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 has established excellent partnerships with parents. She actively involves parents in their children's learning and offers them ideas to support their children's learning at home. For instance, she uses newsletters to share the activities, themes and stories children will be following in the coming months. n Children develop an interest in the natural environment. For example, they learn to understand the life cycle of caterpillars. They observe the caterpillars' development and care for them, as they watch them grow into butterflies. n The childminder has created a well-organised learning environment in her warm and welcoming home. Children form happy and secure relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her company and that of their peers. n Children enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills. They climb a slide in different ways and balance on bicycles and scooters.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder supports mathematical development during adult-initiated activities, she does not consistently give children a reason to count or use mathematical language during everyday activities and play. n The childminder does not fully promote children's independence, for example, during care routines and at snack time.

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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 support children's mathematical experiences more effectively, in particular during everyday activities and play n enhance opportunities to better promote children's independence, for example during care routines and at snack time.

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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. She 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 read written feedback provided by parents and took this into account during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is very experienced. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder demonstrates good insight into her own strengths and areas of development. She gathers information from parents and other professionals to review and improve her practice. For example, following her last inspection, the childminder changed the way in which she tracks children's progress. As a result, she has a very clear understanding of children's current levels of development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has accessed local training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and what to do if she has concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents provide information about what children can do when they start at the setting. The childminder uses this information to accurately assess the starting points of children's learning. She uses ongoing observation and assessment to plan for each child's individual next steps in learning. The childminder plans fun and interesting activities that are tailored to children's interests and current levels of development. For example, she uses sensory foam to support children's learning in different ways. Younger children develop their sensory awareness as they rub the foam with their fingertips. Older children delight as they put their hands into the foam to pull out different coloured shapes. Children develop a love of stories. They hear stories regularly and are able to choose their own books to share. The childminder cleverly weaves favourite stories into activities and learning opportunities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand the importance of a healthy diet. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious food for children at snack and mealtimes. Children serve themselves from a bowl of fruit salad and discuss the vegetables they grow at home. The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play and learn in. She works closely with parents to support children with allergies effectively. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about children's achievements and care routines. The childminder has well established routines. Children behave very well. They are kind, patient and play easily with others. Parents comment that the childminder supports their own high expectations of positive behaviour and good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress from their starting points. They are confident learners who enjoy sharing conversation with adults and their peers. The childminder supports children effectively for the next stage in their learning. Children learn to recognise their own name. They use the self-register to mark themselves as 'in' at the start of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315624 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061619 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, 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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