Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked exceptionally hard to bring about meaningful improvements to her provision. These changes have improved teaching and the procedures for safeguarding children. n The qualified and experienced childminder leads by example and is dedicated to supporting children and their families. She works effectively with her enthusiastic assistants, which helps to uphold good levels of care and experiences for children. n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that contributes to meeting children's individual needs. Children are encouraged to choose what they want to play with, which in turn supports their independence. n The childminder values professional development to maintain and build on her good standards of care and teaching. She identifies training opportunities for herself and her assistants and regularly communicates with other childminders to share best practice

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This provision is good

ideas. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides daily feedback to parents about their children's care and what they have been learning. She shares ideas and information about how parents can continue to support their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder does not always make effective use of the supervision and monitoring of her assistants to consistently support them to develop and improve their practice. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents. However, she does not sharply focus her evaluation systems to identify clear targets to improve her provision further.

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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 refine and focus on the monitoring of assistants, to help support them to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels n develop the current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to help to drive continuous improvements.

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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 and her assistants. 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 spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates pride, dedication and commitment to providing high- quality care for children and families. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities and she works hard to keep children safe. She knows children well and is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder ensures her assistants also recognise areas of concern and have a clear understanding of whom to contact. The childminder monitors the educational programme to ensure she is providing a range of good-quality learning opportunities across the seven areas of learning. Children's next steps in learning are continuously shared with parents to support children's ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information obtained from frequent and detailed observations and tracking, to plan relevant activities with focused learning targets. She builds on children's abilities through a carefully planned programme of learning. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistants skilfully differentiate activities to ensure that all children are challenged in their learning appropriately. For example, older children make bird feeders, filling bottles with cereal shapes to hang in the trees. They talk about what they are doing and learn about what birds like to eat. Younger children are supported to explore the cereal shapes and develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they thread the shapes onto pipe cleaners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants skilfully help children to be kind, respectful and caring. They are good role models and support children to manage their feelings appropriately. Older children show patience towards younger children and are exceptionally well behaved. They enjoy physical activities together and participate in these with delight. For example, children confidently demonstrate their abilities as they show their friends how they jump, roll, balance and dance. Children receive an abundance of praise and encouragement which helps to further develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder gently teaches children self-care skills, such as washing their hands and faces after mealtimes. Children are supported to brush their teeth while in the childminder's care, which aids their emerging understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager learners and participate in a wide range of activities. Children learn the necessary skills needed to be ready for moving on to nursery or school. Older children enjoy role play and develop their imaginative skills as they pretend to visit the vets with their sick animals. They are skilful communicators who use lots of descriptive words as they play. Younger children concentrate intently as they play with shape sorters. They remain focused and absorbed in their chosen activities, displaying a 'can-do' attitude and perseverance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372290 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10085819 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 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bolton. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with two assistants, who hold qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The childminder operates her provision each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except Christmas and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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