Childminder in Bolton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of teaching and learning is not good enough. At times it is too adult-led and does not focus enough on promoting the next steps for children. The childminder does not support her assistants effectively to help to improve the quality of their teaching. The childminder and her assistants that do not make use of the activities to extend children's knowledge across all of the areas of learning. For instance, during story time, the assistants do not acknowledge when children make attempts to engage with the story. This limits children's opportunities to extend their learning in other areas. Children demonstrate that they are happy as they eagerly arrive at the setting. They have formed good bonds with their peers, the childminder and her assistants.

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The provision requires improvement

Risk assessments are used effectively to ensure the childminder's house is safe. The learning environment is well resourced, inviting and welcoming. Children explore the playroom and available play materials. They regularly visit local parks and the library. However, opportunities for them to learn about the wider world are limited. The childminder has a great enthusiasm for her setting. She is keen to take on board the views of parents, assistants and children to help improve the setting. However, overall, evaluation is not effective enough to identify the weaknesses in teaching. Partnership with parents is a strength. For example, the childminder shares tips with them on healthy eating.

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need to do better?

n Parents compliment the childminder and her assistants on how settled their children are. They are happy with the progress their children are making and say that their children enjoy attending. They comment that their children love the home-cooked meals, especially the childminder's pasta dishes. n Children are making steady progress for their age and stage of development. However, the quality of teaching is not strong enough to promote good outcomes for children. The childminder and her assistants do not consider all areas of learning when carrying out activities. For example, children enjoy story time and are clearly confident with their favourite book, 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. They demonstrate their eagerness to naturally act out the story, pretending to move around obstacles. The childminder and her assistants do not make the most of these opportunities to engage the children in problem-solving

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need to do better?

or critical thinking. Consequently, children are not supported to reach their best potential in these areas. n Children demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning and are eager to have a go at all activities. However, the childminder intervenes too quickly when children are trying to completes tasks for themselves, such as pouring rice into plastic bottles to make musical instruments. This means that children are not able to think for

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13 November 2019 themselves, follow their own ideas and build on their early mathematical skills, such as measuring and counting. That said, once made they do enjoy shaking their home-made instruments and dancing to rhymes and songs. n Children play well together and behave respectfully towards each other. n Children enjoy going to the local school to watch performances of traditional festivals, such as Christmas and Easter. However, not enough consideration is given to extending children's knowledge of other faiths or to experience wider aspects of their local community, to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the world around them. n The childminder has established good links with the local schools and other settings that the children also attend. She shares information about children's stages of learning and development and finds out what skills they need to gain in preparation for school. This helps children to make a smooth transition to

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their next stage of learning. n Although the childminder regularly holds supervision meetings with her assistants, these are not addressing weaknesses in their teaching practice effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge of how to protect children. They are aware of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They know the procedures they must follow should they have any worries about a child's safety. The childminder and her assistants know what to do should they have a concern about any of the adults working with the children. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when on outings. For example, they know that they must hold the childminder's hand and not to run near the road.

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Due date

monitor and improve the quality of teaching in order for children to make good progress 23/12/2019

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Due date

plan more effectively to extend children's awareness of their community and the wider world. 23/12/2019

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should:

13 November 2019 n plan more effectively to promote children's next steps in learning, giving particular regard to develop areas of mathematics and literacy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496003 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10085143 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 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Farnworth. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year old children. She works with three assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a 'learning walk' of the childminder's home and discussed the intended learning opportunities available for children on the day of the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching provided by the childminder and her assistants, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, the assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Consideration was given to parents' comments provided verbally and in written statements. n The childminder took part in a joint observation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder's assistants.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 November 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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