Childminder EY549839

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder cares for children in a calm, welcoming and homely environment. Children have close bonds with the childminder. Babies demonstrate that they feel safe, happy and emotionally secure. Children communicate their needs to the childminder and know that they will be addressed quickly. For example, when children are upset, they know that they will receive comfort. They giggle with joy as they play peekaboo. Babies enjoy observing bubbles and attempt to blow them themselves. The childminder consistently praises their efforts. This helps to support children's self-esteem and gives them confidence in their own abilities.

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The provision is good

Children have frequent opportunities to sing and listen to stories. Babies smile and babble back to the childminder, practising their early communication skills. She introduces new words in everyday activities to extend children's knowledge and uses repetition to reinforce their learning. Behaviour is good. Children listen to the childminder. They are aware of acceptable boundaries for behaviour. As a result, children are motivated and confident learners. The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care to make the best possible progress. She encourages children to use good manners and skilfully helps them to share.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly observes children in their play to assess their learning and progress. She tracks and monitors their development, identifies any gaps in their learning swiftly and seeks support if needed from other professionals. This helps children to move forward in their progress. n The childminder encourages early mathematics very effectively through activities. She consistently models counting as children play. For example, the childminder counts the bubbles she has blown for babies to pop. She sings counting songs and talks about the number of shapes they use to print pictures. n The childminder has established effective relationships with parents and gathers their views through questionnaires. That said, the childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about what their children can already do, to plan even more precisely from the outset. She regularly shares information with them about their children's progress through daily discussions

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need to do better?

and diaries. Furthermore, she offers advice and guidance about how parents can support their children's learning at home. However, self-evaluation does not allow precise planning of areas for improvement or give a sharp focus to her professional development. n Babies have lots of time to explore and lead their own play. They become curious about how things work. Children get deeply engrossed in experimenting with fastenings and openings that they must fit together carefully using their fingers and hands. They enjoy filling and emptying baskets and moving toys

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 from one place to another. n Children have a good understanding of how to be healthy. Children's good health is supported by a balanced, healthy diet. They enjoy baking and trying new foods. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They run around the garden and walk to local parks. This helps them to keep fit and healthy. n The childminder supports the children's communication and language skills very well, skilfully questioning and describing what children do as they play. She encourages children to explore and investigate as they learn. She supports children's language development through positive interaction and by listening to them. n Children are developing respect and tolerance for others as they begin to regulate their own behaviour. They have high levels of self-esteem. Children take turns and wait to dip and blow the soapy bubbles. They listen carefully to instructions to share when holding the bottle and to each try to make a bubble.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes children into the community. This helps to enhance their experiences of the wider world. For instance, children access 'music and rhyme' sessions at the library.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge and a clear understanding of safeguarding. She has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to take action, should there be a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has completed a child protection training course. This has supported her secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk or more vulnerable to abuse. The childminder has clear information and processes to take should any allegations be made. She completes regular risk assessments of her home and for outings. This helps to maintain children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n consider ways to gain further information from parents about their children's development, to help plan more precisely for children when they first start at the setting n enhance self-evaluation to clearly highlight the strengths and weaknesses of current practice and give a sharp focus to professional learning to raise practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549839 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10126868 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Radcliffe. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. Parents' views were taken account of from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

12 November 2019 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

12 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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