Maassen, Iris Josephine Marguerite

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a qualified teacher with many years of experience in the early years sector. She works with an assistant, who is her daughter-in law, and offers a welcoming home-learning environment for children. The setting has very strong family ethos where family values are promoted throughout all parts of the day. Children's behaviour is excellent. Older children independently offer to help younger children, share resources and take turns. Children understand rules and boundaries. For example, they remind each other, 'we don't do that here'. Children demonstrate that they are settled and show high levels of self-esteem. For example, children concentrate for long periods as they use scissors to make a piece of artwork. They proudly share, 'I can do this; I am good at this'.

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The provision is outstanding

The environment is engaging and imaginative. Children make choices and access resources to instigate their own play. For example, children act out making an emergency call to the fire station, dress up as a princess and enjoy using a puppet theatre. Children develop their language skills, allocate roles and become confident in speaking in front of their peers. Children are extremely happy in the setting. For example, children laugh with sheer joy as the childminder enthusiastically joins in with their 'ballet class'. Interactions between the childminder, assistant and children are extremely meaningful.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a crystal-clear vision and offers a highly ambitious curriculum. Children learn through real-life experiences which develop children's independence and helps them develop skills for future learning. For example, children investigate the concept of 'heavy and light'. They start by sorting objects into groups, guess which is the heaviest, then use weighing scales to test out their predictions. Children are immersed in challenging activities and show rapid progress. n The childminder places a very high regard on children's communication and language and has high expectations for all children. All the children who attend are dual-language speakers. The childminder speaks five languages and seamlessly uses children's home language to engage children in learning. There is a real purpose in providing children with new vocabulary and asking questions to support children's thinking. In addition, children recap on prior learning to

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need to do better?

support their understanding. n The childminder and assistant regularly evaluate the service they provide and are constantly identifying areas they would like to enhance. There is an ambitious plan for constant improvement to benefit the needs of children. The childminder offers a programme of training and mentoring for the assistant so that the highest levels of care are shown to children.

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6 March 2020 n Care practices are excellent as the childminder places children's emotional security at the heart of her practice. She is very skilful at knowing when to intervene in children's play and when to stand back to support their independence. Children enjoy being given 'responsible roles' such as 'lunch time helper'. They are extremely settled, showing high levels of confidence and curiosity. n Parents are fully engaged in processes of assessment and their child's learning. For example, every week, parents receive a detailed plan of the activities their child will be accessing and how they can extend these activities at home. Children as young as three years of age show a great interest in letter formation and are able to write their names and use different writing tools with confidence. Parents are extremely complimentary. They comment, 'the service the childminder provides is admirable'. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place and significantly help support

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children's needs. For example, the childminder supports children through change by accompanying them on settling-in visits as they move to school. Professionals are invited into the setting to advise and support as necessary. Information about children's needs is shared with other carers, such as nursery, to ensure that children receive consistent levels of care. n Healthy lifestyles are actively promoted. For example, children talk with confidence about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. Children are encouraged to assess their personal safety and take risks during play. For example, children work together to make an assault course. They discuss how long they will be able to balance and how far they will be able to jump. Children understand the importance of washing their hands regularly and placing tissues in the bin.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of effective safeguarding practice and regularly refreshes her knowledge through training and further reading. The childminder mentors her assistant to recognise signs that someone could be being radicalised or being entered into a forced marriage. They have robust systems in place should they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places children's safety at the highest level. For example, she has installed a camera at the front door which enables her to view visitors before opening the door. This helps to ensure the setting is secure and safe for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406925 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061639 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the central area of Bolton. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with one assistant. The setting operates from 8am to 7pm on weekdays all year round, except for personal holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the setting was given by the childminder to the inspector. The childminder spoke about her provision and how she supports children's individual needs. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder's assistant and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder observed the assistant carry out an activity with children. The assistant spoke about her intention for the activity. n A meeting was held with the childminder. The inspector looked at documentation, such as a sample of policies and procedures, training records and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2020 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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