Childminder EY442277

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

Children are eager to take on a challenge and try things for themselves. They enjoy being imaginative as they experiment with different objects. For example, children tap a container with the palm of their hand. They listen to the sound they make when they speak into it. Children are active, enthusiastic and have an eager disposition towards learning.

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The provision is good

Children listen attentively to the childminder and her assistants, and follow instructions well. They behave very well and develop good manners. For example, they say 'please' when asking for their snack. Children learn to play cooperatively together, share resources and wait patiently for their turn. They show a strong sense of belonging and that they feel safe and secure in the nurturing, inclusive and welcoming environment. They are supported well to develop their confidence and independence. For example, children choose from a large range of high-quality resources that are stored in labelled boxes.

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The provision is good

The childminder is eager to keep improving the quality of practice and help children to be well prepared for school. Children are provided with experiences that they may not have at home. For example, they go on regular visits to the local swimming pool, parks and farms. These activities help children to learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants keep parents well informed of the progress children are making. They provide good ideas to promote learning at home. For example, children choose from a variety of books and props. Parents say that these help children's enjoyment of stories and promote good bedtime routines. n Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to develop children's understanding of good health. For example, children are not fully supported to learn about healthy eating and the reasons for washing their hands. n The childminder's assistants say that they benefit from ongoing support. They have increasing levels of confidence and enjoy their work. They attend regular training and are encouraged to further their own qualifications. They say the childminder helps them to plan effectively around each child's interests and what

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need to do better?

they need to learn next. n Children enjoy being creative and follow their own play ideas. They use accompanying sounds as they make toy helicopters and aeroplanes fly. Children decide how they would like to decorate biscuits and where to place the toppings. They are keen to participate in activities and are motivated to play and explore. n The childminder and her assistants use questions well to check children's

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need to do better?

14 November 2019 understanding and give them plenty of time to respond. However, they do not maximise opportunities to build on the range of words that children know and to practise their language skills. n Children have plenty of opportunities to learn about different people and communities from around the world. For example, they wrap themselves up in toilet tissue after their visit to see the Egyptian mummies in the museum. n The childminder checks what children know and can already do. Assessments are used to monitor children's progress, promptly identify gaps in their learning and seek early support when needed. On the whole, children are making good progress and developing the key skills they need for when they move on to school. n The childminder provides a range of experiences to promote children's confidence in their physical abilities. Children learn how to hold a pencil, and concentrate as they experiment with tweezers and pick up small items. This

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need to do better?

helps them to develop the skills for early writing, ready for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants place high priority on children's safety. They undertake regular safeguarding training and understand how to recognise and respond to any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder and her assistants have a confident knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including 'Prevent' duty guidance. They help children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they teach children how to climb the stairs to the bathroom. Children are supervised well, which helps to minimise any potential hazards. For example, the childminder promptly mops up any spillages and keeps plenty of space free for children to move around safely.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for children to build on the range of words they know and to practise their language skills n develop children's understanding of good health, particularly the importance of making healthy choices in their diet and the reasons for following hygiene practices, such as handwashing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442277 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10075083 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants. The childminder and one assistant hold relevant qualifications at level 3, and two assistants hold relevant qualifications at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and one of her assistants. n A number of discussions were held with the childminder and her assistants. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistants and persons living in the household. n Children and the childminder's assistants spoke to the inspector during the day. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

14 November 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

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