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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to provide children with an exciting and rich learning environment, which allows children to develop curious minds. He follows children's interests extremely well, ensuring that they are highly motivated and engaged in their learning. For instance, children become deeply absorbed in their learning as they name parts of a plant with great confidence. The childminder helps all children to make good progress and be ready for their next stage in learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a broad curriculum. The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences that take into account children's interests and events throughout the year. He provides children with a range of outdoor learning experiences. The childminder uses these visits to develop children's physical skills and teach them about the world around them. For example, children benefit from exploring different festivals and going out on regular outings. They visit the local museums, nature reserve and other places of interest.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. He is a positive role model and supports children to behave well. The childminder prepares children for the day ahead using visual planners and communication boards. He establishes clear routines that children follow well. For example, when children hear their 'tidy- up' song, they immediately work together to put away the toys ready for their lunch.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. He introduces new words that children repeat and use, such as 'petal' and 'nutrients'. He uses his good questioning skills effectively. For example, he asks children open-ended questions that begin with 'What', 'Why' and 'I wonder'. Children enjoy song time with the childminder. They interact with excitement as the childminder sings. As a result, children are confident communicators. n The childminder is extremely knowledgeable. He has a good understanding of child development. The childminder creates a curriculum for each child that supports their individual learning needs. However, at times, children are unable to fully lead their own play and follow their interests. This is because resources are restricted to those that the childminder selects. As a result, at times, children are unable to explore independently. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They

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enhance their physical development as they make marks in the sand and use chalks to draw on boards. This enables children to develop their small muscles and hand control for future writing.

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need to do better?

28 May 2025 n The childminder encourages children to gain their independence skills well to develop important life skills. Children take pride as they complete small tasks. For example, they help to prepare lunch with the childminder. Older children help to set up the table and prepare the environment for the other children. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes and wipe their faces after eating. This helps children to gain some necessary independence in managing their own self-care needs. n Children delight in their time outdoors. The childminder creates a fun and exciting learning environment in the garden that covers all areas of learning. For example, when children find insects in the garden, the childminder encourages them to talk about the different insects. He provides a magnifier as they search for bugs and talk about the similarities and differences. As a result, children

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show curiosity in the world around them. n The childminder regularly accesses a wide range of training courses to support his professional development. He works closely with his co-childminder to keep his training, knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder has strong links with other childminders. He meets with them regularly and works in partnership to share information, ideas and good practice. This positively impacts on the outcomes for children. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents say that their children are eager to start their day and enjoy their daily adventures. Parents value the frequent and effective two-way communication the childminder and his co- childminder provide. They comment on how well the co-childminders work together to deepen their children's learning. Parents describe how they feel fully informed about their children's progress and development. This enables parents

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to extend their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n recognise when to step back and allow children to explore and investigate independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2828214 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10403556 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2025 and lives in Manchester. He works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They operate all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the setting used for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 May 2025 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

28 May 2025 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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