Childminder in Bolton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of her role in safeguarding children, including wider issues such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She has a confident knowledge of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she intends to teach children about road safety and to tidy away their toys to avoid a possible tripping hazard. n Establishing positive partnership working with parents and other professionals is important to the childminder. She knows this helps to provide children with continuity in their care, learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates how she intends to review the progress children are making. She understands how to plan experiences that promote all areas of learning and what children need to learn next. The childminder knows the

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importance of helping children to develop the key skills they need, ready for school. n The views of parents and children are sought by the childminder on a frequent basis. The childminder intends to continue to undertake regular training and professional development and evaluate her practice to make ongoing improvements. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children's physical and emotional well-being. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote behavioural expectations and to teach children about healthy lifestyles.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376477 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10106685 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 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bolton. She operates during term time from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder discussed her policies and procedures and showed the inspector the documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

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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