Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 6 August 2019 Previous inspection date 15 February 2016

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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 The childminder considers children's interests and takes them on exciting outings to enhance their learning experiences. For instance, she recently took children to an aquarium centre to build on their interest in fish and learn about a wider variety of sea creatures. n The childminder makes thoughtful changes to the setting to support children's good progress. For instance, she has developed the outdoor area with a range of exciting resources and equipment to enhance all areas of learning. n The childminder works closely with her assistant and monitors her practice well. They observe each other's teaching and provide supportive feedback to help to improve the quality of interactions. The childminder and assistant access regular training to improve their knowledge and gain new ideas for activities. For example, they have recently attended workshops to increase the support for children's early literacy and

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This provision is good

mathematical development. n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She provides opportunities for children to engage in conversations and sing nursery rhymes. Children are confident communicators. However, at times, the childminder does not fully ensure that teaching is sharply focused to extend the level of challenge in children's learning even further. n Children's behaviour is good. They are kind and respectful. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to use good manners. n At times, the childminder does not provide children with deeper explanations to further enhance their knowledge and understanding.

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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 deliver more sharply focused teaching that provides greater challenge in children's learning n provide deeper explanations to enhance children's understanding of ideas and extend their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, 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 spoke to children during the inspection. 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 took account of the views of some parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder supervises children closely and carries out risk assessments to help to keep children safe. She shares a good level of information with parents about children's progress. Parents comment on their child's learning and engage well. The childminder supports parents with ways to build on their children's learning at home. She evaluates the quality of her provision well and acts on advice from the local authority. The childminder identifies strengths in her practice and areas to improve. She seeks the views of parents, children and her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan activities which capture children's interest. She encourages and values children's choices in play and adapts activities to help to maintain their engagement. For example, she organises the environment with toys and resources that she knows children enjoy. Children use their good imagination as they pretend to care for dolls. They discuss how to make the doll better with medicine and comment that they need to call the ambulance. Children are fascinated as they explore sensory materials. They enjoy filling and pouring using different containers and compare the textures of sand and water. They sort blocks into different colours and shapes as they build tall towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children make wonderful friendships with each other and play well together. They enjoy simple tasks, such as tidying up after play and learning to put their shoes on. The childminder explains the importance of simple hygiene routines, such as washing germs from their hands. She teaches children about healthy eating and provides nutritional meals for them. Children have ample opportunities for exercise. They enjoy regular outings to local playgroups and parks and learn to use climbing apparatus and gain confidence in their physical and social skills. The childminder takes children to forest school sessions to give them opportunities to explore the natural world. Children regularly visit the library and borrow different storybooks as a way to develop their early literacy skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their entry points and develop the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning, including, where appropriate, for starting school. They show very good perseverance and focus well on tasks which require concentration. For instance, they explain they want to keep trying as they attempt to use scissors during a craft activity. Children enjoy creating pictures and use different materials to decorate their artwork. There are good opportunities to help children's mathematical skills. For example, children practise counting the number of times they can jump on the trampoline. Additionally, they use their fingers to make simple subtractions during number songs as they take one currant bun away until they are left with none.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475364 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10075764 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates on weekdays, all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and employs an assistant with a level 2 qualification.

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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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