Childminder in Bury

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 benefit from a dedicated childminder who works closely with her co- childminder and assistant. Children are happy, settled and secure in this nurturing environment, which positively supports their emotional well-being. n Older children acquire lots of new skills, such as good pencil control, which prepares them well for their transition to school. All children demonstrate good levels of concentration as they take part in a broad range of activities. For example, young children develop their creativity as they create excellent pieces of artwork. n Parents are hugely complimentary and speak highly of the childminders. The childminders seek parents' views through questionnaires and take on board any suggestions. The childminders also share ideas with parents on how they can extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder and her co-childminder work hard to continually improve their

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This provision is good

provision. They have recently introduced peer-on-peer observations to monitor the quality of teaching. However, some of these observations are overly generous and do not give an accurate overview of the quality of teaching. n There is some variability in the accuracy of children's starting points. As a result, the childminder is unable to precisely plan for their next steps in learning. n Occasionally, children's independence and social skills are not fully enhanced, which means they often rely on adult support.

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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 develop the current systems of peer-on-peer observations to enhance further the quality of teaching n provide more opportunities for children to develop their independence and social skills n ensure assessment information about children's starting points is accurate to help plan more precisely for their next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, co-childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's progress and development. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the childminding provision. n The inspector viewed documents, including first-aid certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of the procedures to follow if they have any child protection concerns. The childminder has made good links in the community to support children and families who may need a little help. The premises are secure and children's safety is given high priority. The childminder and her co-childminder teach children how to stay safe. During the inspection, they used puppets to help children understand the importance of wearing seat belts in the car. This worked incredibly well and generated lots of lively discussions about car safety. The childminder holds a childcare qualification and has used knowledge from training to enrich children's learning opportunities. For example, following literacy training, the childminder provided spray bottles, bubble wrap and threading activities to promote further children's early writing skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good. The childminder is enthusiastic and offers an abundance of praise and encouragement that keeps children motivated in their learning. She questions children effectively, which helps them to convey their thoughts and ideas. For example, a child proudly declared her picture is 'a garden that people can walk on'. At other times, the childminder teaches children the meaning of new words, such as 'spritzing', which extends their vocabulary and understanding. Children benefit from visits to places of interest, which further extends their learning. For example, children enjoyed first-hand experiences of travelling on a bus and tram during their transport topic.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and show respect for their friends. For example, during group activities, they actively listen to each other. Children celebrate different festivals, which helps them learn about similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others. The childminder and her co-childminder are skilled at helping children to deal with their emotions. For example, they use puppets to help children express their feelings. The childminders also involve parents as they celebrate children's achievements, which are proudly displayed as 'wow' moments on a board. As a result, children have good levels of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a wealth of learning opportunities. As a result, they make good progress, which prepares them well for their next stage in learning. Children experience the thrill of discovery as they spray water on the concrete path and watch the water evaporate. There is a clear emphasis on helping children develop important skills, such as counting. For example, children sing songs such as 'One Little Candle'. At other times, they work together to construct models with toy bricks, which further enhances their mathematical skills. They display good levels of determination and develop a can-do attitude. Overall, children thoroughly enjoy their time in this stimulating environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551041 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10096185 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 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Prestwich, Bury. She operates from 9am to 1pm during term time only, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with a co- childminder and an assistant. Both childminders hold a childcare qualification at level 3. 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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