Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 29 June 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to household members and of changes in her circumstances.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of tracking children's progress. She has a robust system in place to monitor children's development and effectively plans for their current stage of learning.  The childminder understands the need to work in partnership with parents. She has systems to enable her to gain and share information, in order to provide consistent support for children's care and learning needs.  The childminder offers a broad range of experiences for children to cover all seven areas of learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and uses this when planning activities to meet their individual needs.  The childminder has made significant improvements since the previous inspection and developed her risk assessments for outings. She demonstrates a sound knowledge of

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The provision does not meet requirements

keeping children safe while on outings. The risk assessments in place clearly highlight potential risks to children and ways to minimise these.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding. She is confident and shows a strong ability to act accordingly if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy in place to support this and has attended relevant training.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep Ofsted informed of any changes in circumstances that may have an impact on the children cared for.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 inform Ofsted of changes in circumstances as soon as possible (no later than 14 days after the change occurs) (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of changes in circumstances as soon as possible (no later than 14 days after the change occurs) (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's environment and resources available for children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.  The inspector sampled the documentation that the childminder uses to support her work.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the requirements relating to safeguarding and welfare.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at her documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315730 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 868318 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in Bolton in the Lancashire area. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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