Childminder EY498106

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification. n The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She knows how to observe children and assess their abilities. She discusses how she intends to plan for children's individual needs to help them to make progress. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other early years providers to ensure that learning is complemented. She describes how she intends to share information with parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder fully understands her responsibility in protecting children from harm. She can explain how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to be taken should she have any concerns. n The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional well-being. She shows an awareness of the importance of helping children to feel safe and secure and

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to encourage children to develop a positive can-do attitude while in her care. n The childminder describes how she intends to manage children's behaviour, using consistent, age-appropriate strategies that support children's understanding of right from wrong. n The childminder demonstrates a willingness to maintain and improve her knowledge through training, research and sharing practice ideas with other childminders. She recognises the importance of reviewing her childminding practice to help her to improve her service.

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This 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 and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the setting that will be used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children. n The inspector reviewed and discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision, looked at the evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and her policies and procedures. n The inspector saw a variety of toys, resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children of all ages

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498106 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10059806 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bolton. She operates during term time only, from 9am to 2.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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