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 settle quickly in this nurturing and stimulating environment. They receive good levels of support from the childminder, her co-childminder and assistant. As a result, children are extremely happy and have a good sense of belonging. n Children are developing an awareness of different religions and cultures. For example, children took part in Christmas activities at the local children's centre. They also shared their kosher biscuits with other children as part of their Hanukkah celebrations. These meaningful experiences help children to understand similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and is continually improving her professional skills. She has used knowledge from recent training to enhance children's communication and language skills. Consequently, children are confident communicators and build a wide vocabulary.

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This provision is good

n The childminders and assistant have effective systems for sharing good practice. For example, they share knowledge from training and observe each other's teaching through peer-on-peer observations. However, these observations do not give an accurate overview of the quality of teaching. n Children have fewer opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, compared to other areas of learning and development. This is particularly evident during mealtime routines. n The assessments of what children know and can do when they first start at the setting are not consistently accurate. This means the childminder cannot be certain that activities are matched to children's individual learning needs when they first start at the setting.

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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 observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views of the childminding provision. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including accident records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder's passion and commitment to provide the best possible outcomes for children shines through. She is aware of her strengths and is taking prompt action to address areas for development, for example, through relevant training. The childminder has forged a good working relationship with her co-childminder and assistant. They work harmoniously as a team and treat children with high levels of respect. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this stimulating setting. Safeguarding is effective. Records such as a detailed log of children's absence and reasons demonstrate the childminder's commitment to ensuring children's safety. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues within the community. She is also aware of the thresholds for reporting any child protection concerns to the relevant agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen learners and display high levels of engagement. This is largely due to the enthusiasm and support they receive from the childminders and their assistant. They follow children's interests and teach them important skills, such as listening. For example, children ventured on a 'listening walk' in their community as part of their topic about emergency services. Children also take part in group activities where they sing together with gusto. All children, including the youngest, are keen to express their views and they are learning lots of new words. For example, a child requested a 'pomegranate' after recalling a trip to the fruit and vegetable shop to sample exciting fruits. The childminder questions children effectively and gives them time to respond. As a result, children are able to articulate their thoughts and feelings well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. They practise their physical skills as they climb the apparatus at the park. Children also enjoy playing in the back garden. Children are well behaved and understand the rules. For example, they know that only one at a time is allowed on the trampoline and they take turns riding the wheeled toys. The childminders work in partnership with parents. They share their healthy eating policy with parents. As a result, children benefit from healthy packed lunches, which contributes to their good health. Parents value the childminders' provision and comment that the childminders are 'amazing'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for future learning, including their transition to school. They are challenged in their learning and acquire lots of new skills. For example, young children handle books correctly and turn the pages individually. They enjoy 'book of the week', which is also shared with their parents. Children's literacy skills are further enhanced during story time sessions. Children are a captive audience as the childminder sings to them. They eagerly join in and sing familiar songs, which develops their creativity. There are good examples of teaching children through song. As part of their 'up and down' topic, children learned 'The Grand Old Duke of York' and 'Hashem is Here', which enhance their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543252 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10090041 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

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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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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