Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date 31 March 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She shares ideas with parents for activities to promote children's learning at her setting and at home. Parents say that they feel fully informed about their child's progress, and that they appreciate being kept up to date with what their child has been doing throughout the day. n The childminder observes children closely to plan for what they need to learn next. She promptly identifies and supports any gaps in children's learning and helps them all to make good progress. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating learning environment. She gives them plenty of time to explore the range of high-quality, age-appropriate resources and follow their own play ideas. n Children's physical and emotional well-being are supported well. Children are confident and self-assured. Parents say that the childminder provides a safe, comfortable and

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This provision is good

nurturing environment, in which children flourish. n The childminder does not consistently review and evaluate her practice precisely to raise the quality to the highest possible level. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to enhance the programme of training and professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation and focus on identifying precise plans for improvement, to raise the quality of practice even further n enhance the programme of training and professional development, to improve the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder supervises children effectively and helps them to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to walk to school and cross the road safely. The childminder makes strong links with other professionals to promote consistency in children's learning and development. Parents state that the childminder shares information effectively with staff from other settings children attend. This supports children's progress well and helps them to be ready for their move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She encourages children to name the small-world farm animals and make the corresponding animal sounds. The childminder follows children's interests well and builds on what they already know. She encourages children to talk about their own experiences as they play. For example, children talk about their holidays as they notice an aeroplane fly across the sky. The childminder introduces mathematical language, such as 'under', 'over' and 'on top', as children cover their hands with the hay. They enjoy engaging in imaginative play using a variety of interesting resources. Children decide to wash a bicycle and dolls as they play in soapy water. Children develop good early writing skills. For example, they make marks in the sawdust with a stick.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. She uses effective methods to help children understand expectations of behaviour. The childminder values children's views and provides them with plenty of opportunities to make choices throughout the day. Children thoroughly enjoy taking part in physical activities outdoors. They hold their arms out to balance along logs and use their legs to propel themselves on a bicycle. Children develop a growing confidence in their own abilities and enjoy celebrating their achievements together. The childminder promotes children's health effectively and provides them with a choice of nutritious meals and snacks. Parents state that their child settled in well straight away and is very happy and content.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a strong disposition towards learning and they make good progress from their starting points. They thoroughly enjoy experimenting, solving problems and being imaginative. Children work out how to attach and balance the handlebars of the bicycle to the guttering activity. They are confident to have a go and try new things. Children listen attentively to others and follow instructions well. They develop good independence and self-care skills. Children acquire the skills to help prepare them well for their future learning and for when they eventually move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287164 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10073405 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hulton, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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