Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 19 July 2019 Previous inspection date 27 February 2017

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not implement an effective programme of professional development, to ensure she builds on all aspects of her practice to at least a good level. n The revised key-person system and ways of engaging parents are still in their infancy. The way information is shared about children's emotional needs, how they settle and ideas to support learning in the home have yet to be securely embedded to promote good-quality care. n Arrangements for assessing and planning for children's progress are not sharply focused. The childminder does not always consider what she needs to do next to help children practise and develop their learning and skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has taken appropriate action to address weakness in her service, recently identified by Ofsted. She demonstrates she has begun to make improvements and recognises the importance of building on progress already made, to take her service to at least a good level. n The childminder helps children learn about a healthy lifestyle by discussing food that is nutritious and the impact it has on their bodies. Gentle reminders ensure children remember to wash their hands, such as after visiting the bathroom. n Children who have been cared for by the childminder since they were younger show confidence and are at ease within the childminder's home. They discuss with excitement a range of subjects, such as activities, visits out of the home, and members of the childminder's family.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date establish a programme of professional development which focuses more precisely on what is required to ensure requirements are fully met and ensures high-quality practice is consistently improved upon. 20/08/2019

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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 continue to build on the ways information is shared with parents to further promote the key-person system and build on the ways children's care and learning are promoted n develop further and fully embed the recent changes made in the way children's learning is planned for and tailored to their individual needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at all the areas of the premises, including the outdoor area. He observed the quality of teaching during activities inside the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about the learning that had taken place during an activity led by the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents and carers through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder ensures she undertakes relevant training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to ensure she meets legal requirements. However, her assessment of her own training needs is not sharply focused to ensure any gaps in knowledge are identified and addressed. As a result, there are weaknesses in the way she meets some aspects of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She organises her home so that it is clean, and children are kept safe. All relevant required records are maintained, such as those relating to accidents and injuries. Parents of the children she cares for write to say they are pleased with the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder ensures that children have suitable experiences that span all areas of learning. She makes observations of children's learning and her recently revised assessments demonstrate an accurate assessment of children's current level of development. While she identifies some areas for their development, she does not always focus on the variety of ways she can achieve this. For example, she does not consider ways to use play that encourages emptying and filling to allow children chances to develop their coordination. Such skills also support them to begin to feed themselves. Nevertheless, she responds well to children's discussion to help them think and share what they know. The childminder encourages counting, early letter recognition and early writing. As a result, children recognise significant letters and enjoy recreating them to write their name. Older children demonstrate their imagination as they model with play

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

dough and invent a game with the baby equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The home is clean and well organised with a good selection of toys and equipment to meet the differing needs of children. Children are clearly familiar with what is available and confidently request favourite activities as they play throughout the day. Children visit a variety of groups and the park to enable them to develop their confidence in their world and enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder skilfully helps children to widen their understanding of diversity and difference. For instance, when children say that men do not wear a dress, she discusses the traditional wearing of a kilt by some men. Children are fascinated by this fact.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. However, they are not always sufficiently challenged to help them make even further progress. They are developing some of the skills to support their next steps in learning, such as their forthcoming move to school. They show a keenness to try new things. For instance, they willingly attempt to write their name on a laptop and ask questions about how it works.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316531 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10115739 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Ramsbottom area of Bury. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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