Childminder EY472279

Inspection date 24 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 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 The childminder has worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She continuously reflects on her practice and works closely with parents to gain their views. This helps to drive continued improvement and enhances the learning opportunities available for children. n The childminder demonstrates caring and patient behaviour. She is a good role model for the children and builds warm and trusting relationships with them. This enables children to feel safe and secure while in her care. n The childminder supports children's play and learning successfully. Her home is very well resourced with a good selection of high-quality toys and equipment that reflect children's individual needs and interests. Children are active in their learning and make independent choices about what they want to do. n Parents are very happy with the care and attention the childminder gives to their

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This provision is good

children. They receive regular updates about their development and what their next steps in learning are. The childminder works closely with parents to help to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder talks to children as they play. She speaks slowly and clearly and introduces new vocabulary. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to the questions that are asked of them.

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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 provide children with appropriate time to answer questions and develop their thinking skills.

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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 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 places a strong emphasis on child protection and has a comprehensive knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse. She fully understands how to respond if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She attends safeguarding courses to keep up to date with new legislation and practice. Furthermore, she regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and information. The childminder has devised a comprehensive range of policies to underpin her practice. She shares these with parents during flexible settling-in sessions, prior to children starting at her setting. The childminder works effectively with other professionals, for example health visitors and speech and language therapists. She is qualified and experienced and uses the knowledge gained from professional discussions to further enhance her practice and teaching. This has a positive effect on outcomes for

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

children, particularly their communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has devised successful assessment procedures to monitor children's progress. She plans exciting learning opportunities for children that accurately reflect what children need to learn next. For example, children enjoy using large tweezers as they look for vegetables hidden in a tray of leaves. The childminder names the vegetables that relate to the story 'The Enormous Turnip' that they are currently reading together. She uses reception to reinforce learning and encourages children to recite the vegetable names. The childminder sensitively introduces mathematical concepts as they count how many vegetables they have found. The childminder offers an abundance of praise to help build children's confidence and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attuned to children's individual needs and provides very effective support for them to manage their feelings and behaviours. Children follow the instructions given by the childminder and are beginning to understand right from wrong. This is because the childminder provides clear and consistent reminders to help them to behave well. Children's independence skills are fostered throughout the day. For example, they chop bananas and strawberries to enjoy for their snack. They pour their own drinks and manage hygiene procedures independently. The childminder provides very effective support for children's physical health. There are daily opportunities for children to have fresh air and exercise in the lovely outdoor area. The childminder offers a choice of healthy snacks and cooks nutritionally balanced meals for children to enjoy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are developing the skills required for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children's emerging literacy skills are supported well. The childminder encourages children to make marks for a purpose as they begin to form familiar letters from their names. Children use mathematical language in their play as they count objects and begin to understand quantities. Children are confident, self-assured learners, who have lots of fun as they learn through play and exploration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472279 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10085756 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Farnworth area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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