Childminder EY395253

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. She is warm and caring, helping to build positive relationships. Children show that they feel secure by going to the childminder for a cuddle and reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children come for settling-in visits to get accustomed to the new environment. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She speaks with them and gathers information about the children before they start to attend. She uses this information well to meet children's care needs and to provide toys suited to their individual preferences.

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The provision is good

The childminder talks to children and introduces new words during their play. She encourages them to respond, using eye contact, pointing and simple words. This helps to support their communication development. However, children's communication and language skills are not consistently promoted. They frequently have their dummy comforter in their mouths throughout the day. This means they cannot always say words clearly or learn to pronounce them correctly.

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The provision is good

Children explore a variety of age-appropriate toys and develop their independence as they make choices about what to play with. The childminder responds to children's requests for larger toys that are stored out of reach. Together they clear away toys from the floor, which helps children to understand about keeping the room tidy and safe. This supports children to develop a clear understanding of positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder follows effective hygiene routines which help to protect children's well-being. For example, she wipes children's runny noses and shows the children how she cleans her hands. She is a positive role model for the children. She talks about cleaning the nappy-changing mat before children can help to put it away. Children are supported to wash their hands before eating, which promotes their understanding of keeping themselves healthy. n Children have opportunities to develop their large physical skills at play areas and groups they attend. A rear yard is available, although not used consistently, for outdoor play at the childminder's home. The childminder also plans days out at different times for children to experience new things. Children go to the park, the farm and museums on special occasions. n Children are introduced to new vocabulary as the childminder provides an ongoing dialogue about what they are doing. During their play the childminder

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need to do better?

repeats key words and children begin to copy them, such as 'chicken' and 'egg'. At lunchtime children are invited to help themselves to a selection of finger

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need to do better?

23 September 2019 foods from the plate. As the childminder points to each food she models clearly how to say it. This helps children to learn the words they need to communicate their preferences. n On occasion, the childminder describes the colours of the toys and tells children there are four cars. However, children do not have extensive opportunities to explore mathematical concepts such as shape, number, colour and measure. n The childminder allows children independent access to a selection of age- appropriate toys. They enjoy imaginative play in the small kitchen, build with blocks and interact with toy animals that 'roar' and 'trumpet'. Children visit playgroups on most days, which provides access to a more extensive range of activities, such as arts and crafts. n Regular observations and assessments of children's progress are completed. The childminder uses this information to plan for the next steps in children's learning.

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need to do better?

For example, babies are given opportunities to spend time on their tummies. This helps to strengthen their neck muscles and prepare for sitting independently. n The childminder works well with parents and carers. Effective partnerships have been established to ensure children's needs are met. The childminder shares children's progress and suggests ways in which parents can support children's learning at home. n The childminder endeavours to attend regular training events in order to further develop her practice. She has a positive approach to continuous improvement. She has identified areas she would like to develop. The changes she makes to her practice have a positive impact on children who attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has up-to-date guidance and procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. These are shared with parents. The childminder demonstrates some understanding of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her. However, her knowledge and confidence in this area is not secure. She has current contact numbers in place in order to seek advice if this should be required. The areas within the childminder's home that are used by children were seen to be safe and suitable for childminding.

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should:

n extend the programme of professional development to ensure a secure and confident understanding of all aspects of safeguarding knowledge; pay particular attention to the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against the

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should:

23 September 2019 childminder or a member of the household n consider how to enhance children's exploration of early mathematical concepts, such as colour, shape and number, so that their progress in this area of learning is further promoted n strengthen children's spoken language by exploring ways to overcome particular difficulties, such as the reliance on dummy comforters, so that all children are encouraged to pronounce words correctly and use their communication skills in a range of situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395253 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10074271 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder as she interacted with, and cared for, the children. n Where appropriate, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at different times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living at the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents she spoke with and from letters provided. n She looked at the safety and suitability of those parts of the premises that are used by children.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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