Childminder 315786

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

Children are happy, content and settled in the caring and friendly atmosphere created by the childminder. They benefit from a warm, welcoming environment, where they have access to a range of age-appropriate resources. Children demonstrate confidence and enjoyment during activities and actively seek out the childminder for help and support. She affords children lots of time, attention and affection and sensitively supports and guides them in their play experiences. For example, as children try a threading activity, the childminder models what to do, explaining and offering gentle guidance and encouragement.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. However, occasionally, she completes tasks for children that they could try and do themselves. The dedicated and passionate childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families well, gathering detailed information about their likes, dislikes and abilities. She strives to provide an inclusive setting for all children and ensures that their families are also sensitively supported. This practice enables her to meet children's individual needs and supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder pays particular attention to supporting children's emerging language skills. She talks to children as they play, repeating keywords and phrases and uses repetition to help reinforce their understanding. For example, children are encouraged to recognise colours. The childminder asks children to find the red square and the yellow circle as they complete a jigsaw puzzle together. n Simple mathematical concepts are woven through children's play and exploration. For example, as children play with cars, the childminder talks to them about how many red cars that they have. She gently challenges children to find one more and then supports children to count how many they have altogether. n Children enjoy visiting places of interest with the childminder. They regularly attend groups with other childminders and visit museums, parks and libraries. These activities help children to strengthen their social skills as they interact with

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others and develop their sense of the world around them. n Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative play. They spend a great deal of time playing independently in the home corner, where they eagerly chop up wooden fruits and vegetables as they pretend to cook dinner for the childminder. The childminder demonstrates how to use the wooden knife and names the fruits and vegetables that the children have chosen. She skilfully weaves simple mathematical concepts into children's play as she encourages children to count,

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26 February 2020 sort and match. n Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures that they have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air to develop their physical skills and well-being. Children follow stringent hygiene procedures as they wash their hands before snack time. They enjoy the healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that the childminder provides. n Children behave well because the childminder shares her behavioural expectations and uses clear and consistent messages to help children understand right from wrong. She continuously praises and encourages children, and, as such, children are beginning to demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude to their learning. However, occasionally, the childminder is too quick to help children and completes tasks for them, instead of encouraging them to develop their independence skills further. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She shares

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information with them about their child's progress and interests and offers suggestions and guidance on how learning can be supported in the home environment. Parents are extremely complimentary and fondly describe how happy their children are and how they look forward to attending. n The childminder is fully committed to providing a high-quality service for children and their families. She shares good-practice ideas with other childminders and attends all of the required mandatory training. However, she does not yet make the most of training opportunities to help her improve the quality of her provision to an even higher standard.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She has attended relevant training and uses this information to ensure that she effectively implements statutory requirements. The childminder confidently describes the possible indicators of abuse and understands the referral procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. She demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek the advice of other agencies and professionals in order to ensure that children receive the support they require.

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should:

n develop more opportunities for children to do things for themselves to enhance their independence skills further n seek further professional development opportunities in order to enhance the quality of the provision and outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315786 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10061624 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1977 and lives in the Harwood area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates from 8am to 5pm on weekdays all year round, apart from personal holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home. n A joint observation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n Sample documentation was viewed, including the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n Written comments were provided by parents and these were taken into consideration.

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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

26 February 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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