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 settle very well with the childminder and her assistant. Children are free to choose what activities they want to do. The childminder plans activities based on children's next steps in learning and their individual interests. This helps children to become engaged in play and build on what they already know and can do. They show good concentration skills as they listen to familiar stories. Children know what happens next as they remember the story and say, 'That's not very nice!' when the characters in the book will not share their toys. They share their own thoughts about what is nice to do in this situation. This helps children to develop appropriate skills when interacting with others.

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The provision is good

Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. This is because the childminder and her assistant make sure they know the children very well and identify areas of support early. This helps children to build confidence in themselves and their own abilities. Children feel safe here. They go to the childminder and her assistant when they need comfort and reassurance as well as when they need help and support. This helps to support children's positive sense of self and their overall well-being.

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n The childminder and her assistant focus on communication and language with all children. Children learn new vocabulary during activities. They discuss a caterpillar's life cycle, and children say, 'It's a cocoon it goes into and changes into a butterfly!' Children remember their prior learning, enabling them to understand new concepts and ideas. n Children are beginning to understand mathematical concepts appropriate to their age and stage of development. They carefully count individual stacking rings onto the board and do their best to get the correct number on the stand. They try again until they have got it right. This helps children to persevere with their activities and recognise their achievements. n Children experience the local community regularly. The childminder and her assistant plan trips with the children to the local library for story sessions. They meet with other childminders and children in the local park. This helps children

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to gain an awareness of the wider community and socialise with others. n Both the childminder and assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are kind and patient with each other. They understand how their actions can make their friends feel. This is because the childminder and assistant ensure they take the time to discuss this with children. As a result of this, children are beginning to understand how to regulate their emotions. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They show motivation as they actively choose what they want to do next. They share their chosen

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18 July 2023 activities with other children as they work together, creating obstacles for the leapfrogs to jump over. This helps children to learn to share and take turns with others. n Children develop their own independence. They access the bathroom confidently and with support if needed. They peel their own fruit and access their drinks themselves. This helps children to know what they need and how to do this for themselves. n Children have opportunities to practise their fine motor skills. They do this through drawing, building and using puzzles. However, activities focus less on developing large-muscle skills. This does not always help to further enhance children's development of their physical skills. n The childminder has ensured she has continued to improve her knowledge through ongoing training. This helps her to support children more effectively and put in place strategies to help children who need it. This helps all children make

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very good progress. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive here. They say their children are very happy. They report that they know what their children are learning now and next. They feel involved in their children's early education and say they have good communication with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have recently completed safeguarding training. They know the signs to be alert to if they are worried about the safety and well- being of a child and if they are concerned about another adult's conduct with children. They know the correct reporting procedures for this. They are aware of other safeguarding issues, such as domestic abuse and violence. The setting is secure, and the environment and resources are safe for the children who attend. There are systems in place to ensure that children are collected by authorised persons only.

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should:

n plan learning to further support the development of children's large-muscle skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491782 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10301460 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 8 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Whitefield. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision 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 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and children about their experiences of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Discussions were held with the childminder by the inspector to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes and training.

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Inspection activities

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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