Childminder in Bolton

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

The well-qualified childminder aims to create a home-from-home environment where children have fun, grow in confidence and communicate well. Children show a desire to learn and actively take part in the good range of experiences that the childminder provides. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning and development and gain the knowledge and skills that aid their future success. However, the childminder does not target professional development opportunities precisely enough, to help to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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The provision is good

All children form a strong connection with the warm and caring childminder, who they eagerly refer to as 'ma'. They are extremely happy and settled in her care. The friendly childminder gently reassures children in times of need. For example, when they become tired she welcomes them to select their personal comforters, to help to promote their emotional security. Overall, the childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She encourages children to adopt helpful attitudes and to understand their emotions. Some children become impatient if they have to wait. The childminder provides gentle reassurance to help to overcome this. However, at times, this is not applied consistently enough, to help children to manage aspects of their behaviour most effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses what she knows about children to plan enjoyable activities that help to build on their skills. For example, to embrace children's love for shopping at home, the childminder plans a trip to the local shops. She enhances the play areas with a wide range of meaningful resources. This inspires children to create simple representations of events during play. Children can apply their new knowledge of how equipment, such as a cash register, works. n The multilingual childminder places a sharp emphasis on supporting all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to develop good communication and language skills. She speaks to children in a variety of languages, including their home languages, during play. She encourages children to repeat new words. This contributes towards children becoming clear, expressive and fluent communicators. n The childminder knows children very well. She is aware of any changes within

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their wider families and incorporates these into the experiences that she provides. For instance, following the arrival of a new baby, she provides additional play resources such as dolls and pushchairs. She encourages children to use their imaginations and to share information about people who are special to them.

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need to do better?

30 October 2019 n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and readily identifies her key priorities for improvement. She completes relevant core training that aids her ability to keep children safe in her care. However, the childminder does not target a wide range of professional development that aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to the very highest levels. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with detailed information about her background and experience when children first start. She uses effective strategies such as daily diaries and regular parents' meetings to keep parents informed of their children's learning and progress. The childminder liaises closely with parents when helping children to develop their personal care skills, to maintain a consistent approach. n The childminder invites children to engage in tasks that help to advance their

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physical skills, for example building a train track. She encourages children to take an active role and to tackle any problems that they encounter as these arise. This helps children to become increasingly confident and resilient individuals. n Overall, the childminder is a positive role model. She welcomes children's engagement in everyday tasks, such as tidying up, to help them to adopt helpful attitudes. The childminder identifies when children struggle to tolerate short delays when their needs are not immediately met. However, she does not consistently encourage children to be more patient when they have to wait for things.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. Advanced safeguarding training and regular updates help to ensure that she has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare, including when to contact other agencies. The childminder takes effective steps to minimise any potential risks to children. For example, during outings she ensures that she carries appropriate equipment, such as a first-aid kit, fresh drinking water and spare clothing, to help to promote children's health, safety and welfare. She encourages children to begin to manage risks independently, such as when using larger equipment at the local park.

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should:

n enhance behaviour and help children to be more patient when they have to wait for things n target a wider range of professional development that aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410954 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061641 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 2 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Halliwell area of Bolton. She operates on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector how she organises her home and discussed her aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. She spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A planned activity was jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n Documents were viewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability of household members, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policies and procedures, and health and safety documents. The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted in recent feedback letters.

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Inspection activities

30 October 2019 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

30 October 2019 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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