Childminder EY398961

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 childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming environment, where children are extremely valued and respected as individuals. An inclusive ethos threads through all aspects of the setting. Warm relationships between the childminder, her assistant and children are evident. Children demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure. They are engaged and motivated to learn and show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has high expectations of children and provides an exciting range of experiences for children to explore. Children are making good progress as they learn through their play. The childminder and her assistant record each child's starting points and abilities. Together, they identify activities that will challenge children to make further progress. Children have their own record books which contain photographs of themselves involved in many enjoyable activities. Parents are kept well informed

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The provision is good

about their child's progress and care. They comment positively on the service provided and fondly describe how much their children enjoy attending and the care and attention afforded to their families.

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need to do better?

n Good attention is given to developing children's communication skills. The childminder introduces new words and provides lots of opportunities for children to talk about things that interest them. For example, as children explore pumpkins, she carefully listens to what children have to say and allows them time to process their thoughts and ideas. n Children delight in creative activities. They use a variety of tools, pasta and dough to confidently create spiders. Mathematical concepts are skilfully woven through activities as children count how many legs and how many eyes their spiders have. Children enjoy singing and dancing. The childminder models actions to the children's favourite songs and they enthusiastically copy, repeating familiar words and phrases. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical activity. Regular walks and visits to parks increase children's physical skills as they use a good range of

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need to do better?

equipment and resources. Children increase their learning outdoors in the childminder's garden. They enjoy rolling and catching balls and using paintbrushes and spray bottles to make marks with water. n Children meet others in the local community, which underpins their confidence and social skills as they interact with a range of people. The childminder teaches children about the wider world around them, for example, as they make 'candle holders' to celebrate Diwali. n Children play cooperatively and their behaviour is good. Procedures to manage any unwanted behaviours take account of children's ages and stages of development. Children are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you' with only

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 gentle reminders given, if necessary, by the childminder and her assistant. n Children are beginning to manage their self-care skills and demonstrate increasing independence as they butter toast and pour their own drinks. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of the importance of following good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before lunch or after they wipe their nose. n The childminder has worked hard since her previous inspection to successfully address the recommendations raised. She welcomes the views and comments of parents and children to support successful self-evaluation. The childminder holds ongoing discussions with her assistant and monitors her practice to help ensure high standards. She has created a culture of reflective practice, where together, they identify areas to develop that will benefit all children on roll.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development and is keen to learn new skills. However, she has not fully explored training opportunities, other than the mandatory requirements, to further enhance the already good-quality provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns. She knows the procedures to be followed to ensure children's safety and welfare. Both the childminder and her assistant have attended relevant training to strengthen their knowledge and understanding regarding safeguarding matters and subsequent changes to legislation. Additionally, the childminder and her assistant both hold a paediatric first-aid qualification, which further supports their ability to protect children's welfare. Comprehensive risk assessments are used to ensure that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment indoors and outside.

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should:

n promote children's understanding of good hygiene practices and the importance of handwashing n engage in more professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and overall effectiveness of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398961 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10106094 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 to 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Breightmet area of Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works alongside an assistant, who also holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A tour of the setting was conducted to discuss the organisation of resources and the curriculum provided. n The childminder and the inspector reflected on a learning experience delivered by the childminder's assistant. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection about how they safeguard children, foster their physical well-being and promote learning. The inspector checked information about the suitability of persons living or working at the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views.

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Inspection activities

31 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

31 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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