Childminder EY486545

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 provides a homely, clean and stimulating learning environment that contributes greatly towards meeting children's individual needs. The childminder has high expectations of children, who are progressing well because she is knowledgeable about the different ways that they learn. Throughout play, the childminder supports children's learning by modelling, explaining and making suggestions. She asks simple questions that encourage children's thinking skills and provides a running commentary which helps to give meaning to what children are doing. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and uses repetition to reinforce children's understanding. For example, when children observe a light that is moving on the ceiling, the childminder explains that it is a 'reflection'.

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The provision is good

Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, who is kind, caring and nurturing. She sensitively instils a positive can-do attitude as children try new activities and experiences. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure; they are very settled in the childminder's care and participate well in the learning opportunities provided. For example, as children learn about winter, they are encouraged to explore ice cubes and modelling foam that depicts snow. The childminder asks children what the ice feels like. As children play with plastic animals such as whales and sea lions, the childminder explains to them that some animals like to live in cold conditions.

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need to do better?

n Children are inquisitive in their learning and enjoy meaningful experiences across all areas of learning. They are encouraged to explore and make their own independent choices in their play. However, the childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to write and make marks during their play, to help them to increase their literacy skills as much as possible. n The childminder encourages children's good behaviour effectively by offering calm and consistent reminders about sharing, turn taking and listening to friends. Young children follow instructions well. They help to tidy away resources and respond well to the guidance given about sitting safely on chairs so that they do not hurt themselves. Subsequently, children are beginning to understand what is expected of them and are learning right from wrong. n The childminder gently teaches children self-care and independence skills, such

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need to do better?

as washing their hands after wiping their nose and serving themselves fruit at snack time. Children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Furthermore, children are able to move their bodies energetically as they eagerly join in with familiar action rhymes and songs. n The childminder provides children with ample opportunities to learn about the

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 world around them. Children visit places of interest in the local community, including parks, museums and libraries. They attend a wide variety of groups where they learn to develop their social skills as they engage with others in larger groups. The childminder maximises these opportunities to teach children about difference and diversity and their place in society. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder talks with parents on a daily basis and shares children's learning journeys regularly to help parents to support their child's learning at home. Furthermore, the childminder guides parents with routines such as potty training and works collaboratively with them to provide a consistent approach. Comments from parents are overwhelmingly positive. They appreciate the care and attention their children receive and comment on the progress their child has made since attending.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates pride, dedication and commitment to providing good-quality care for children and their families. She is enthusiastic in her practice and continuously reflects on her strengths and identifies any areas of improvement. The childminder shares information and best practice ideas with other childminders and attends all mandatory training requirements. However, she has not yet considered training opportunities that focus on raising the quality of teaching and education to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters and fully understands how to identify concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns and knows how to seek appropriate advice and support to ensure that children are supported effectively and in a timely manner. The childminder understands the action to take if she has concerns about a colleague and knows what to do if an allegation is made. The childminder ensures that children can play safely and completes careful and detailed risk assessments of her home and places that she visits with children.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to make marks and build on their early literacy skills as they play n continue to access professional development opportunities that focus on developing the quality of education further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486545 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10076427 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Kearsley, Bolton. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documentation was viewed, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n A joint observation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents and spoke with children during the inspection.

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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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