Childminder in Bury

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 confident entering the welcoming, homely and safe environment the childminder has successfully created. They are very happy and confident. Children become engaged in a range of learning experiences provided by the childminder. For example, older children enjoy creating animal habitats in a sensory tray. Younger children form good attachments to the childminder and naturally turn to her for cuddles and help.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all. She plans her curriculum around the children's interests and what she wants them to learn next. This helps children make good progress in their learning. Babies enjoy singing along to songs. They watch and listen as the childminder uses different actions. The childminder uses good eye contact, facial expressions and repetitive language to engage the babies in their play. This helps promote children's self-confidence and positive behaviours.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans for regular outings with the children, including to a weekly outdoor stay-and-play session run by the local council. This gives the children the opportunity to develop their physical skills. Children go on autumnal walks, looking for different objects that have fallen on the ground. This helps to widen children's experiences in their local community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. Children are confident to sing songs. They show they are developing a love of books and stories by listening intently and asking for more. For example, the children ask the childminder to read 'Dear Zoo' before lunch. They have good opportunities to hear new words and to widen their vocabulary. Children's communication and language skills are strong. n The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of learning. Overall, children are independent. For instance, they are encouraged to complete their own tasks, such as blowing their own nose and washing their hands. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage children to solve their own problems. For example, at times, she is quick to offer the solution to a challenge before children explore ways that they can solve the problem and understand what will work and not work for themselves.

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need to do better?

n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy and well. For example, children learn why it is important to brush their teeth. They recall their visit to the local dentist. The childminder uses opportunities to remind children that sugary foods and drinks are not good for their teeth. They have regular access to water throughout the day. Children wash their hands regularly and understand the routine for doing this before preparing or eating food. The childminder works

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need to do better?

20 October 2022 with parents to create healthy, nutritionally-balanced menus. n Children behave well. For example, they are encouraged to say please and thank you, to share and to be respectful of the toys. The childminder sensitively supports children. As a result, children display good manners. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to be ready for school by ensuring they learn key skills. For example, she makes sure that children learn to follow simple instructions, manage their personal care and share resources. This supports children make the transition to school. n The childminder works very hard to monitor and develop her own practice. She takes time to seek out new training. She attends local networking groups and responds quickly to changes and updates in the sector. The childminder is motivated to read, review and reflect on these changes to improve the service she provides.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has positive relationships with parents who say she is very approachable. Parents appreciate the daily verbal feedback on their children's day which helps to support home learning. They value the numerous outings the childminder takes the children on, such as visiting the stay-and-play music groups. Parents say that children make good progress in their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a high regard for the safety and well-being of all children in her care. She understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection, keeping her knowledge up to date with regular training. The childminder has recently completed a range of training on varying safeguarding topics. She is confident talking through the signs and symptoms of female genital mutilation, drugs and gang culture and how to report any concerns. The childminder assesses her home for any hazards daily, helping to keep children safe. She follows robust procedures to help make certain that outings are safe, by ensuring that children wear high-visibility vests so that they can be seen.

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should:

n continue to develop ways to extend children's ability to further their critical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392876 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10235307 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Chesham area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

20 October 2022 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

20 October 2022 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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