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 curriculum provided by the childminder is engaging and exciting. Children have fun as they learn. For example, they enjoy getting messy as they paint their hands and arms. Children exuberantly laugh, showing their enjoyment and eagerness in their play. In turn, this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for children's good learning. Challenge is weaved into play to help to extend children's skills. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. For example, children develop excellent problem-solving skills as they guess and anticipate what colours will be created when different paints mix together.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures boundaries and expectations are fairly and consistently implemented. Children know what is expected of them and respond well. For example, they explain to the visiting inspector that they must not jump on the sofas as they may fall. Children understand right from wrong and know how to keep themselves safe, and their behaviour is very good. They have impeccable manners. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' effortlessly and are respectful and polite. They enjoy completing small responsibilities. Children show self-confidence and secure self-esteem. To illustrate, they register their attendance by placing their name on an 'I'm here today' sign. They are encouraged to be independent and, in turn, are impressively self-assured.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are a notable strength of this setting. The childminder invests time communicating openly with parents and information is successfully shared. This helps to promote complementary care routines and learning opportunities for children. Children are reassured, quickly settle and are ready to learn. Parents praise the childminder for her dedication and commitment. n Children are sociable and develop friendships with other children. They play cooperatively, take turns and share. For example, children enjoy playing together and helping each other to care for toy babies. Children are empathetic and kind towards others. n Systems to track and monitor children's progress are simple, clear and effective. The childminder knows what children can do and where to focus her teaching to narrow any gaps in learning. n The childminder has many toys and play resources. She rotates toys, which are

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need to do better?

immediately accessible for children to help to retain their curiosity. n The childminder has a positive attitude to self-evaluation. She understands what she does well and where to focus her efforts to improve. The childminder has plans to develop the good opportunities for children's learning outside further and intends to improve this area of her provision. However, this is yet to be implemented.

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need to do better?

11 February 2020 n Trips and outings help to extend children's learning experience. For example, they speak with enthusiasm about recent yoga and gymnastic lessons they have enjoyed. n Children wash their hands thoroughly after play and prior to eating. Hygiene routines are well established to help to protect children's health. n The childminder provides challenging activities and exciting play opportunities for children. Their learning and development are well supported by the childminder. However, mealtimes are not organised effectively and children become frustrated and restless for short periods when they wait for their food. n Children hear plenty of words and the childminder provides a language-rich environment. Music and nursery rhymes help babies and younger children to develop their speech. Older children contribute to discussions and answer questions with confidence. All children are well supported in their language

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding. She has recently completed safeguarding refresher training and confidently understands her responsibilities in this area. The childminder knows how to identify and respond to child protection concerns. She has extended her training to include wider safeguarding topics. Risk assessments are thorough and the childminder successfully creates a safe environment for children to play and learn. Safety checks are completed both in the childminder's home and when on trips and outings. An 'emergency bag' taken on trips includes emergency contact numbers and travel first-aid provisions to promote safety when on outings. Safety and welfare are given high regard.

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should:

n refine mealtime routines and reduce the amount of time children are left waiting, to help extend their already good engagement in learning even further n implement existing plans to extend the already good learning opportunities outdoors and further support those who prefer to learn outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460610 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10106591 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Horwich, Bolton. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home. She viewed the safety measures in place and the organisation of the equipment, toys and resources. n The childminder and the inspector discussed various aspects of practice, including how the childminder designs the programme of learning and meets children's development needs. n A sample of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability documentation and training records. n Children's views and comments were considered by the inspector. n The inspector read a number of written statements from parents and took account of their comments.

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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

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