Childminder in Bury

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

This dedicated childminder focuses intently on meeting all children's needs consistently. She always considers children's feelings and makes highly effective interventions to improve experiences. The childminder often talks through her responses. This helps children to learn how to manage future situations themselves. Children invite the childminder into their play and ask her for guidance. She provides encouraging words and reassuring cuddles. Children treasure warm relationships with the childminder. In such a comfortable environment, children really engage with wonderful learning opportunities, such as exploring sounds with instruments. They are keen to take on challenges to shake bells faster or bang tambourines louder! Children show high levels of curiosity and enjoy learning.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder establishes excellent relationships with whole families. During settling-in periods, she meets with all carers. The childminder recently attended baby sensory classes with a new family. Such strong foundations help to ensure children's smooth transitions into the setting. The childminder skilfully involves parents in their child's learning journey. Parents help to assess and plan their child's next developmental stages. Consequently, children make rapid progress across all areas of learning.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder continued remote support throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This helped children to settle quickly on their return to the setting. They happily say goodbye to parents at the door and enter the setting independently. This shows the high level of trust that children place in the childminder. They feel safe here.

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n The childminder delivers a very well-planned curriculum. She uses her in-depth knowledge of child development to expertly sequence learning. The childminder's excellent teaching and focused activities build children's specific skills and knowledge. Children gain a deeper understanding as they explore various aspects of the wider world. They are well prepared for future learning, including their transition to school. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language exceptionally well. She models language brilliantly and encourages children to repeat new words, such as 'heavy' and 'under'. Children begin to broaden their knowledge and extend phrases. The childminder's high-quality interactions with children introduce varied vocabulary. During kitchen role play, she identifies healthy foods and uses mathematical language in challenges, such as 'Can you find half an orange?' Children develop their thinking and communication skills.

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n Children develop a love of reading. The childminder delivers rich literacy

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30 September 2021 experiences. For example, she strategically places interesting books, magazines and labels around the playroom. Children engage with print, independently lifting flaps and feeling different textures. The childminder enhances reading activities by tracking words with her finger. Children connect words with meaning and progress towards becoming fluent readers. She uses highly effective questioning and helps children to make links to their own lives. They listen attentively and show high levels of concentration. n The childminder engages parents with their child's learning at home superbly. For instance, she enriches activities with props that children take home. Following the 'Fox's Socks' story, children receive a box containing socks, hats and gloves. They recall the story at home and practise putting the clothes on in anticipation of colder weather. This consolidates and extends children's learning

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extremely well. When children cannot attend the setting, the childminder sends fun daily challenges in voice or video messages. Children are proud to share their results. This promotes consistent learning. n Parents are exceedingly complimentary. They comment on how the childminder prioritises children's emotional development. She nurtures children and thoughtfully prepares them for changes, such as new siblings arriving. The childminder acknowledges children's feelings sensitively. Children build self- esteem and begin to understand their emotions. The childminder responds to children's physical signs exceptionally well. For example, as children's sleep patterns change, the childminder carefully balances rest, comfort and activity. This supports progressive change and promotes children's physical needs. n The childminder promotes equality and diversity naturally. She facilitates children's engagement with people they meet in the local community. Children

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have purposeful conversations. They find out why some people have one arm, why some people wear burkas and why there are religious objects outside some homes. Children develop respect for people with different backgrounds to their own. n The childminder acts with great vision and integrity. She uses her expertise to evaluate the views of parents, professionals and children. Combined with focused training and networking, the childminder makes valuable improvements to the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to the childminder's practice. She has in-depth knowledge about a range of safeguarding matters and is constantly alert to signs of potential abuse or neglect. The childminder has secure knowledge about how to manage concerns and support children and families. She is committed to helping to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has robust systems in place, such as a laptop for children's sole use. She ensures the device is secure and teaches children how to stay safe online. Children learn to manage risk themselves from a safe environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555025 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10174573 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round, from 8.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder conducted a learning walk. She discussed with the inspector the quality of the curriculum, safeguarding and her self-evaluation. n The inspector observed children's routines and activities. The childminder and inspector discussed the quality of education. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. They discussed the impact of the childminder's practice on their child's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed documentation. The childminder explained to the inspector how this supports her practice.

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Inspection activities

30 September 2021 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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30 September 2021 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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