Childminder in Bolton

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 is passionate about helping children to make good progress and gain the key skills ready for school. She establishes strong partnership working with parents. Parents say that children settle in well and flourish in the childminder's care. They are provided with regular updates about children's achievements. The childminder shares ideas to help parents continue children's learning at home.

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The provision is good

Children develop a close bond with the childminder and are beginning to understand expectations of behaviour. The childminder regularly seeks children's views and gives them plenty of time and opportunities to follow their own ideas. Children are confident to make decisions and select what they would like to play with. They are developing good levels of concentration and engagement. For example, children carefully thread string through blocks.

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel happy and safe. They are confident to try new things and take on a challenge. For example, the childminder encourages young children to keep on trying to manipulate the jigsaw pieces into the corresponding holes. She gives prompts and suggestions to help children to use their skills to match the pictures and rotate the pieces in place. Children listen carefully to instructions and are proud of their achievements.

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need to do better?

n Children are provided with experiences that they may not otherwise have access to at home. For example, the childminder takes children on regular outings, including trips to shops, parks and museums. Children recognise real animals that they have seen in storybooks and notice different features, such as a pig's curly tail. This helps children to develop interest and understanding of the natural world. n The childminder provides a well-planned learning environment that promotes all areas of learning. She works closely with parents to establish what children can already do and what they need to learn next. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals, when needed, to promote consistency in children's care and learning. All children make good progress and any gaps in their learning are supported to close promptly. n Children are active and enthusiastic in their play. They enjoy taking part in a

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need to do better?

good range of physical activities. Children develop confidence in their own abilities as they dance to music and negotiate large play equipment at local parks. n Children are supported well to develop independence and manage their personal care and self-help skills. For example, children take off their shoes and hang up

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need to do better?

9 January 2020 their belongings upon arrival. They find their own name and self-register each day. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder helps children to learn to express their feelings and to think about what makes them happy. She encourages children to talk about pictures of characters with different facial expressions. This helps them to develop an understanding of how others may feel. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to extend their mathematical development. For instance, she asks children how many wheels they can count on the car and helps them to recognise different numbers on jigsaw pieces. n The childminder values children's ideas and contributions and regularly seeks the views of parents. She uses these to help her to identify areas for continuous improvement. The childminder attends regular training. However, she has not developed a highly targeted programme of professional development to help

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maximise her skills and raise the quality of her teaching. n Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. For example, the childminder provides a running commentary and introduces new words as children play and explore. She sounds words out and leaves gaps in sentences to help children to practise new words. Children confidently name and describe the characters in the pictures. They join in conversations and talk about their interests and experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has effective systems in place to minimise any potential risks and hazards. This enables children to play in a safe and secure environment. She has a robust knowledge of how to recognise and respond appropriately to any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder works with parents to promote a consistent approach to teaching children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are learning that they need to have their seatbelts fastened before setting off in the car.

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should:

n focus training and continuous professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge to help improve the good quality of teaching and learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419290 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10106404 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 2 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Westhoughton area of Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She 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 and reviewed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a tour of the setting and a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2020 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

9 January 2020 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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