Childminder in Bolton

Inspection date 26 March 2019 Previous inspection date 16 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in a warm, friendly and nurturing environment. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development. n Children are able to choose from a wide range of toys and resources both indoors and outdoors. The childminder effectively promotes learning as she supports children's play. She uses her good knowledge of each child to challenge them in the learning. n The childminder supports children's language development. For example, she uses single words so that babies are introduced to new vocabulary, she also provides babies with a spoon at mealtimes and clearly says the word 'spoon'. n The childminder is a good role model. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they play, supporting their self-confidence and self-esteem. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They state that they are happy with the

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This provision is good

progress their children have made since attending. Additionally, they say that she is like a part of their family. This demonstrates the positive relationships the childminder has built with the children and their families. n The childminder does not yet focus highly enough on identifying ways to drive forward future improvements. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, faiths, religions and differences in people to support their understanding of the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n focus more precisely on the use of self-evaluation, to identify and implement ways to continuously improve n provide more opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, faiths, religions and differences in people, to further support their understanding of the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions through play and routine activities. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended a variety of training courses. This has helped her to keep her skills and knowledge updated. She uses information from training received to support children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments, to ensure risks are minimised to children. In addition, she recognises the signs that could cause her to have concerns for a child and their welfare. She knows the procedures to follow to report those concerns. The childminder shares information about children's learning in various ways. For example, she shares information electronically and through written documentation. She also gathers information about what children learn at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what children can already do before they start with her. This gives her a starting point for children's learning. The childminder interacts sensitively with the children during play activities. She regularly observes children in their play. She completes accurate assessments to establish where children are in their learning and development. She plans activities to support children to achieve their next steps. For example, she provides stacking ring toys for babies. This helps to develop their hand-eye-coordination. The childminder encourages younger children to explore using their senses. For example, she provides a range of natural materials for babies to explore, such as pine cones, sponges and natural wooden items. She supports language development by describing how the items feel, using words like 'smooth' and 'spiky'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages younger children to become independent during mealtimes. For example, she provides a spoon for babies to hold to encourage them to begin to feed themselves. Additionally, she supports children to learn how to put on their own coats and shoes and practise fastening zips, buttons and buckles. The childminder encourages children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides various opportunities for them to be physically active. For example, she encourages the children to walk to school and visit local parks. In addition, she encourages them to eat five fruits a day. Children to grow vegetables in the vegetable patch in the garden. This helps to support their understanding of how to grow their own food. The childminder provides opportunities for children to mix with others. For example, she meets with other childminders at the local library, parks and social events. This supports children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

developing social skills. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns and be kind to each other during daily routines. This contributes towards children's emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are safe and secure and play happily with the childminder. They concentrate well and are engrossed in activities. Children make good progress from their starting points. Older children develop good reading skills. For example, the childminder regularly reads library books with them. This helps to support them for learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504874 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061629 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Bolton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 2 qualification.

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Registers

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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