Sahrish, Shahnila

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy warm relationships with the kind and caring childminder. All children, including those who are very new to the setting, are happy, well settled and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children explore the exciting learning environments indoors and outside. Older children confidently take books to the tepee and sit comfortably while looking at them. They excitedly recall the story to the childminder. Younger children enjoy the tactile experience of moulding play dough. The childminder makes good use of these activities to introduce children to new words. For example, as children mould the dough with their hands, she explains how the dough is 'hard' and 'smooth'. The childminder challenges older children to name the colours of the dough and make their own creations. Occasionally, the childminder does not correct children's mispronunciation of words. This means there are times when children are not supported with the

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The provision is good

correct words to further develop their speech and language.

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The provision is good

The childminder reflects on her provision well. She works closely with the local authority quality improvement service to make meaningful changes, which has been particularly successful in the outdoor environment. Additionally, she has altered how she plans individual activities. This ensures that all children are supported to make consistently good progress. Consequently, all children, including those for whom the childminder receives funding and those who speak English as an additional language, thrive in their development. That said, detailed information about children's starting points is not obtained to help strengthen planning and to further support children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-resourced outdoor area that ignites children's fascination and curiosity. Children excitedly dig for worms in the soil. When they find them, the childminder asks them lots of useful questions to extend their thinking and understanding. Children communicate well and confidently use their imagination as they describe how they will use cabbage leaves to make a bed for the worm. n Sometimes, the childminder does not correct children when they mispronounce words. She often repeats what children have said. This means children are not always supported to extend their speaking skills to the fullest. That said, her good narration during play does provide children with ample opportunities to join in a meaningful conversation. n The childminder's constant praise and encouragement means that children develop a can-do attitude. For example, when younger children struggle to put on their own shoes, she demonstrates the best way to do this and sensitively

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need to do better?

urges children to 'have a go'. As a result, children often succeed and

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27 November 2019 triumphantly show visitors their achievements. Older children are challenged to try more difficult tasks, such as peeling and chopping fruit. This also supports children's growing independence. n The childminder makes good use of daily routines and planned activities for children to be able to practise and refine their mathematical and critical-thinking skills. Children confidently predict how long a worm is, count out objects, and understand concepts such as 'big' and 'small'. n The childminder regularly observes children and tracks their development. From this, she is able to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning. The childminder acts quickly to address these. For example, she consults other professionals and parents. She plans targeted activities that support children to catch up and maintain a good level of development. Children develop the skills needed for future learning and school. They have good listening skills and

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display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. n Children play harmoniously and show genuine care and compassion to each other. They know what is expected of them. For example, at snack time, they share the fruit. When they have finished, they take their fruit peelings to the bin. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they comment that they must not touch the bin because it is dirty and know to wash their hands. n The childminder makes good use of daily discussions and text messages to keep parents informed about their child. However, at the start of a placement, detailed information about children's starting points is not obtained to help strengthen planning and to further support children. That said, parents comment that the childminder is 'wonderful' and say that she 'does an amazing job'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended all mandatory training. She has a thorough understanding of all aspects of safeguarding and how to keep children safe in her home and when on any outings. There are good recruitment and vetting procedures in place. The childminder has made sure her assistants have attended training to enable them to carry out their duties to the highest degree.

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should:

n strengthen teaching, particularly to ensure that the correct pronunciation of words is used to support children to develop their speaking skills to the fullest n gather more detailed information from parents about what their child already knows, can do and enjoys at the start of placement to help support children to make even better progress from the outset.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554206 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10115466 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 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bolton. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 3.30pm to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 7.30am to 6pm on Thursday and Friday. The childminder also provides overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed how the childminder organises her provision. The inspector observed activities, indoors and outside, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n A meeting was held with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The views of parents were considered by means of written feedback provided for the day.

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Inspection activities

27 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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