Childminder EY419844

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 very confident, independent and settled in the childminder's home. They explore and enjoy activities that they choose. The childminder joins them in their play and uses her good teaching skills to support problem-solving. For example, children think about how to build houses from magnetic bricks and work out how to create opening doorways, discussing a range of shapes. The childminder helps children develop a love for books and songs. She encourages children to think about rhyming words in stories and learn that they sound the same. Literacy is consistently supported through reading and conversations.

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The provision is good

From the start, children are taught to be kind and form friendships. Children show high levels of self-esteem. They enjoy seeking cuddles and receiving praise for their achievements. The childminder reinforces how to be gentle and caring. For instance, when sharing objects, she models to children how to pass items to each other and not to throw. Children play beautifully with their peers. They join hands and sing songs. Children giggle as they play games and take turns together. They are very happy and content in their play and with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others, which helps their personal, social and emotional skills. They practise making friends and gain the confidence they need to thrive in larger groups of people, such as when they start school. The childminder knows what skills are required for when children move on to their future education. She helps children achieve these goals and supports a smooth transition.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly tracks children's learning and addresses any gaps in their development swiftly. She recognises the importance of assessment and how it is used. The childminder completes the required progress check at age two. However, when sharing information with parents, she does not always use consistent methods to include clear next steps in learning in order for parents to be able to continue learning effectively at home. n Children enjoy the wide range of resources and experiences the childminder offers. Overall, they remain engaged in tasks they enjoy. However, the childminder does not consistently tailor her teaching of the curriculum to meet all children's unique needs. This means she does not always build on what children already know and can do. Occasionally, children wander away from activities they do not yet understand or that they do not find ambitious enough. n Children are confident communicators. They use their words and sounds to

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need to do better?

express their needs and tell stories during play. The childminder talks to children throughout activities and models a range of words and language for them to

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need to do better?

6 August 2025 repeat and learn. n Children know how to keep safe and healthy. When outside, children say they need hats and cream on when the sun comes out. Additionally, children know not to drink bubbles and confidently wash their hands when they get dirty. Children enjoy healthy home-cooked meals and snacks and talk about their muscles becoming strong. They enjoy a range of physical activities, which helps children stay active and builds their core strength from an early age. n The childminder reflects on her skills with children and thinks about how they respond to the activities provided. Overall, she can identify what she needs to do to ensure children keep learning and knows what they need to work on next in order to keep them engaged. The childminder ensures her required training is up to date to ensure she can maintain effective and safe skills within her setting. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She keeps parents up

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need to do better?

to date with key information and children's routines in the setting. Parents leave positive feedback about their children's progress and increased confidence while being in the childminder's care. n Children use mathematical skills during their play. They count the legs and spots on a ladybird they find in the garden. Children talk about how old they are, identifying numbers. Additionally, they count the knuckles on theirs and the doll's hands and compare sizes. The childminder embeds a range of mathematical concepts within the activities she provides to help children broaden their skills.

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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 strengthen systems for sharing information with parents so that they are aware of children's next steps in learning to help guide them when supporting children's learning at home n tailor the curriculum even more precisely to support all children's emerging next steps in learning, building on their abilities during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419844 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10398340 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 0 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Tottington area of Bury. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the provision and the curriculum on a learning walk. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke to and engaged with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the paediatric first-aid and safeguarding certificates. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

6 August 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

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