Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 3 July 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 Children arrive at the childminder's house happily and demonstrate a secure sense of belonging. They form warm relationships with the kind and nurturing childminder. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents about the learning opportunities she provides and the progress their children are making. Parents are overwhelmingly appreciative of the care and support their children receive. n The childminder works closely with families from the beginning to ensure children are happy and settle in quickly at her setting. n The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n Children have many opportunities for outdoor play. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and have regular trips away from the setting, such as to the park and local farms. This supports their physical development well.

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's problem-solving and creativity skills. For example, children enjoy making robots from recycled bottles and cartons. They insert magnets into the arms to give the robot super suction powers. n The childminder asks questions to encourage children to think and help them to make links in their learning. However, the childminder does not always give children the time they need to think about and respond to her questions. n The childminder has completed recent training courses. However, she has not fully established a highly focused programme of professional development to raise her teaching to a higher 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 give children the time they need to think and respond to questions n focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from verbal and written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has clear safeguarding policies in place and knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments in her home and for outings. This helps keep children safe and secure. Assessment of children's learning is accurate. The childminder makes assessments of children's starting points and shares these with parents. This ensures children are provided with activities to promote their learning and development from the start. The childminder networks effectively with other childminders. For example, she regularly engages in professional discussion to share good practice ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's creative and exploratory skills well. For example, children create their own musical shakers from containers. They fill the containers with pasta and brown sugar, and listen carefully to the sound their musical shakers make. They notice the sound is like falling rain. Children read recipe cards and apply their developing mathematical skills as they make coloured dough. They follow the instructions carefully, filling the correct number of cups needed for each ingredient. They note when their cup is half full and then full. The childminder talks to the children as they are making their dough. She introduces new words to them. This supports their language development well. For example, they understand how to press the dough flat using the 'palm' of their hands. They learn words such as 'sprinkle' as they drop small amounts of flour onto the table. Children of all ages enjoy listening to stories. They

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

readily select their favourite stories to be shared.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children select toys independently from the wide range of resources on offer. The childminder is a good role model. She consistently encourages good manners, prompting children to say 'please' and 'thank you', when appropriate. Overall, children behave well. They are supported effectively to be considerate of one another and to understand the need for taking turns and sharing. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks which they enjoy. She talks to children about healthy food choices and being safe. For example, children understand that dough is not safe to eat because it contains a lot of salt. The childminder ensures children experience being part of a larger group to help to prepare them for school. For example, they meet up with other childminders and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and they are well prepared for school. They are content and engage well with activities. They show that they are knowledgeable and interested in learning. For example, as they draw, they talk about the function of a propeller on an aeroplane. They listen with keen interest to information the childminder shares about the vapour trail the aeroplane leaves in the sky. Children confidently use number names and identify colours as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299333 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10071527 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 4 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Prestwich, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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