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 happy in the childminder's care. They demonstrate that they have good relationships with the childminder and seek her out for comfort and reassurance. For example, they enjoy a cuddle and sitting on the childminder's knee. Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder has high expectations of what they are able to achieve. For example, children use an open top cup as soon as they are able. They grow in confidence and self-esteem as the childminder provides them with praise.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and are confident to try out new experiences. They learn about the world around them as they enjoy playing with trains and zoo animals. Children enjoy listening to stories and are developing a love of books. They take pleasure in joining in with physical activities, such as dancing and jumping up and down to music. Children are developing their skills in problem- solving. They are supported well by the childminder, who is a good role model. For example, she shows children how to fit bricks together so that they do not fall apart. Children then explore these and experiment with the resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She talks to them about what they are playing with and introduces new words. For example, children talk about 'sardines' and 'tuna'. This helps them to use a breadth of vocabulary. n The childminder supports children to behave well. For example, she explains how they have to tidy up toys once they have finished playing so that they do not fall over them. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. n Children are able to do things for themselves. For example, the childminder encourages them to put on their own shoes and coats. This supports children to be independent and ready for their next stage in learning. n Children are developing their physical skills. For example, they mix and stir 'reindeer dust' and use a spoon to place it into their own individual bags. This helps children to become skilled in using their hand-to-eye coordination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of other settings that children attend and progress on to. However, she does not routinely share key information about children's learning and development with these other settings. This means that when children start to attend a new setting, important information about their prior learning, knowledge and skills is not shared. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment how their children 'could not be happier' and 'absolutely love' the childminder. Parents and the childminder work together to support children's care and education in a collaborative manner.

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need to do better?

19 December 2022 n The childminder monitors the progress of children in their learning and development. She uses this information well to identify areas where further support is required and shares what children are able to do with parents on a regular basis. n Children are developing their mathematical awareness. For example, they confidently count objects in stories and try to place jigsaw pieces into the correct slots. This supports them to develop their counting skills and spatial awareness. n The childminder reflects upon her practice and asks parents for feedback. For example, she considers how children would be more involved in a group activity if they had a bowl each as opposed to one to share. The reflections on her practice helps her to make improvements for the children she cares for.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow if any concerns arise about children in her care. The childminder creates a safe environment for children to play in and supervises them well. She is clear about the process to follow if there is an allegation made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder has considered any allergies that children might have and has put measures in place to ensure children do not come into contact with things they are allergic to.

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should:

n extend two-way communication with other settings that children attend, to consistently share information regarding all children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316611 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10265253 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 3 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. 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 during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 December 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

19 December 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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