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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They laugh, play jokes and happily access whatever resources they would like to play with. Children actively invite the childminder to play with them as they really relish her involvement. Children teach the childminder how to pull silly faces as they press their cheeks up against the patio doors. They find this hilarious and collapse to the floor with laughter. Later children use large foam pieces to cover their eyes, in an attempt to represent a character from a book they have read. They have strong imaginative skills.

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The provision is good

Children show impressive levels of focus as they mould dough caterpillars and match felt pieces to pictures in books. They do not give up, even when activities are challenging. They are determined and feel very proud of themselves when they are successful. Children's high levels of confidence are apparent when they play independently. They are not reliant on the childminder for direction. They enjoy making up their own imaginative games and making props to support their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted well to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has gone above and beyond to support parents, offering to extend her opening hours and even helping on weekends as families adjusted to these big changes. During the coronavirus pandemic, the childminder began to teach children about healthy food choices as she encouraged parents to send lunches from home. Children now identify healthy snacks as they tuck into fruit and sugar free snacks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She is acutely aware of the abilities of all children in her care and adapts her approach appropriately. Children listen in awe as the childminder repeats single words, chants nursery rhymes and comments on their play. They begin to learn new words. They practise their new skills by saying new words to the childminder, who responds with heaps of praise and pride. n Parents appreciate the childminder. They are particularly appreciative of the support offered by her. Families feel they were hugely considered by the childminder during difficult times, such as when their children have medical needs. Parents comment that the childminder is an effective communicator and their children developed 'instant warm' bonds with her. n Children show an early love for reading at this setting. They independently flip through books and become very excited when they examine nursery rhyme

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need to do better?

posters. The childminder helps children to label different characters and objects from the posters. Children are fully enthralled by this and sit with the posters for a long time. They begin to develop skills that will benefit them in later years,

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need to do better?

21 October 2021 such as when moving into primary school. n The childminder has warm, genuine bonds with children. Children look to her for cuddles and affection. They snuggle deep into her shoulder when they wake up from naps. Children enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play, they giggle and clutch their sides as the childminder sings and jokes with them. The childminder knows the children very well. She recognises their good progress and provides quality interactions to help them to further develop. n Children behave confidently. They are pleasant, inviting and happy. Children who once struggled to settle with the childminder now greet guests, such as the inspector, with ease and excitement. They feel secure here. Children respect one another and easily share resources and take turns. They give one another space when needed and enjoy playing together too. n The childminder is self-reflective. She considers all aspects of her own practice

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need to do better?

and finds room for improvement. This means her practice is consistently evolving and improving. The childminder is passionate about learning new things. She attends training and other professional development opportunities. She uses this knowledge to further evaluate and improve her provision. n The childminder has not identified some gaps in her hygiene routines. At times, she forgets to wash her hands after wiping children's noses, or she does not thoroughly wash children's hands before eating. This does not have a significant impact on children. However, this is not fully supportive of their personal development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound understanding of her roles and responsibilities. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is being abused or neglected. She confidently knows the procedures to follow should there be an allegation against a member of her household, or should a child disclose abuse. The childminder risk assesses the environment, both within her home and when out and about on trips. This helps to minimise dangers to children. The childminder is well equipped to respond, should a child become injured. She has a paediatric first-aid certificate and carries a first-aid kit everywhere she goes.

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should:

n consider ways to improve upon current hygiene routines, such as handwashing, to further support children's personal development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2506849 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10191685 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum and it's impact upon children's development during a learning walk. n During a joint observation, the childminder and the inspector reflected upon the childminder's practice. n Feedback provided by parents was considered during the inspection. n The inspector scrutinised relevant documentation, such as documents pertaining to the suitability of those living within the household.

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Inspection activities

21 October 2021 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

21 October 2021 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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