Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 11 March 2014

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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 promotes children's learning and development effectively. She has a good knowledge of children's learning needs and provides activities which help children to acquire new skills. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe as they play. Parents say that they are very happy their children are in a safe and stimulating environment. n Children regularly seek the childminder and her assistant out to join in their games. They demonstrate positive relationships and good emotional well-being. n The childminder is good at promoting positive behaviour. She liaises with parents to ensure she is offering a consistent approach. She helps children to understand expectations and boundaries. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder provides a good range of toys and equipment that helps to support and challenge children's interests. They engage well in activities and enjoy outings in

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This provision is good

the community. n The childminder does not always ask parents for more precise information about children's starting points in order to inform planning and to further support children's progress from the onset. n The childminder has not developed highly effective methods to seek the views of parents in order to help identify areas for improvement.

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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 gather more detailed information from parents about children's existing skills and abilities in order to support planning from the outset n enhance the self-evaluation process and reflect on practice, using the views of parents, to help identify areas for future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 spoke to the childminder and her assistant at suitable times during the inspection. 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 and parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a confident understanding of their role in keeping children safe. They have a good understanding and knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder and her assistant understand how to recognise children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder has developed good links with local schools, sharing relevant information that supports her in complementing children's learning and development. The childminder and assistant attend mandatory training. Overall, they work with parents effectively and share information with them to extend children's learning at home. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's emerging interests to support and engage them. The childminder is good at supporting children's language skills. For example, she asks children to identify different colours and shapes as they take part in a craft activity. In addition, the childminder further encourages children's language by providing a running commentary of their play. For example, she extends children's learning as they thread beads onto string and create different patterns. She introduces the concepts of 'large' and 'small' as children position pegs in a board. This supports children in developing their mathematical understanding. Children are active learners and are confident to ask for help when they need it. For example, children ask the assistant for help as they use scissors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good health and hygiene practices. She teaches children the reasons for washing their hands and how to keep themselves hydrated. Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. For example, they enjoy riding bikes in the front garden. The childminder provides nutritious food and helps to support children to make healthy choices. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and behave well. For example, children are eager to help with small tasks, such as tidying away toys when they have finished with them. Children attend group activities and go on local outings, which further increase their social skills. Additionally, these outings provide opportunities for children to become familiar with their local community and the wider world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, confident and motivated learners. They are keen to take off and put on their coats and shoes independently. Children are eager to participate in activities and share their ideas and experiences with others. They make friends easily and play cooperatively with each other. Children enjoy mark making, and play and explore with good imagination and curiosity. They are supported well and acquire the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315605 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10106026 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Kearsley, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a registered assistant. The childminder and her assistant both hold childcare qualifications 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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