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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly in this warm and welcoming environment. The childminder works closely with parents from the start to gain secure knowledge about individual children's needs, abilities, likes and dislikes. The childminder offers children tailored settling-in sessions to help them become familiar with her and the environment. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and children learn positive social skills. Children are sensitive and friendly with one another. For example, older children smile and greet babies with soft voices. Children, including those who have recently started, make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder makes accurate assessments and plans activities that support children's learning. For example, she encourages and supports babies to stand as they share songs and rhymes while holding the childminders hands. This helps to promote their physical skills and supports their confidence to have a

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The provision is good

go. Children enjoy the meals provided and talk about the healthy options available, such as cheese, fruit and yogurt. Children use the language of size during everyday routines. For example, children share that at home they have 'big cheese'. Children are confident and independent. Older children attend to their self-care needs, such as dressing and toileting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious and aims to provide the highest quality of care. Self-evaluation is an ongoing process. The childminder works closely with the local authority, parents and children to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Parents and children report that they are happy with the childminder and the care provided. n The learning environment is well resourced. Interesting toys help to promote children's learning. Resources are clearly labelled and accessible to children. The childminder plans activities effectively and enhances the environment to provide new learning experiences for children. For example, she has recently improved the outdoor area to provide more exciting and stimulating learning opportunities. This helps to capture children's interest and promotes their active learning. n The childminder works closely with other settings that children also attend. For example, the childminder works with local school nursery teachers to share

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need to do better?

information about children's development. They work together to develop next steps for children's learning. This helps to promote the continuity of children's learning and helps prepare children for the transition to their next stage of learning. n Children benefit from regular outings and learn about the world around them. The childminder uses children's interests to plan activities. For example, the childminder identifies children's interest in pets. Children enjoy visits to the local pet shop to learn about animals and their needs.

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need to do better?

10 January 2020 n Children develop good early literacy skills. The childminder shares stories well with children. For example, she provides age-appropriate books, such as touch- and-feel books for babies. Babies use their senses to explore the different textures within the books. Older children independently select books. They turn the pages independently and name what they can see in the pictures. Older children are developing their writing skills. They are beginning to form recognisable letters as they write simple words, such as 'pear'. n The childminder and her assistant have accessed all mandatory training, including paediatric first aid. However, the professional development programme is not precise enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder completes risk assessments to help minimise any potential risks. For example, during daily care routines she follows good hygiene routines to

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prevent cross-contamination. This helps to promote children's well-being. The childminder chooses to have a written fire evacuation procedure and she completes fire drills with children. This helps to teach children what to do in an emergency and how to stay safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are supervised at all times in this safe environment. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge about safeguarding matters. She is aware of local, and wider, safeguarding matters and her role in keeping children safe. She knows the process to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes safe recruitment procedures. She checks and monitors the suitability of all adults who may come into contact with children. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against her or her assistant.

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should:

n build on professional development to help raise the standards of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548345 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10107277 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 5 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 2017 and lives at Westhoughton, Bolton. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n A sample of documentation was viewed, including evidence of the suitability of adults working with children and living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views and questionnaires provided on the day. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised.

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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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Inspection activities

10 January 2020 10 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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