Walker, Carole Maria

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 has made some changes to her setting in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic to help keep children safe. For example, children are greeted enthusiastically by the friendly childminder at the door, where they part from their parents with ease. Children arrive at this setting happy and have a positive relationship with the nurturing childminder. They go to the childminder for a loving cuddle and reassurance when needed. Babies move safely around the setting. This helps them progress with their physical development. For example, they crawl and pull themselves up on low-level furniture. Older children are very caring and considerate. For example, they eagerly help younger children to put their aprons on ready for painting.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning. Children's communication and language are well supported. Children learn to listen and follow instructions. They behave well. They use their manners throughout the day. Children are starting to learn how to share and take turns with their friends. They respond well to gentle reminders from the childminder to follow the setting's rules, such as walking inside and sitting on chairs. This also supports children to learn to keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She gathers a wealth of information from parents before children start. This enables her to plan activities which capture the interest of children. For example, children have great fun decorating love hearts for Valentine's Day. However, occasionally, art activities focus a little too much on the end product. Therefore, children are not always able to express themselves freely and develop their creative ideas. n Children's speech development is well supported. The childminder reads with the children throughout the day. Children love to share stories with her. They delight in looking at the pictures and telling the childminder what they think is happening. The childminder encourages children to think about what will happen next. Therefore, children develop their imagination skills well. n Children learn to develop their independence skills. For example, they help to

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tidy up before moving on to a new activity. Older children confidently use the toilet and wash their hands themselves. Children make their own choices throughout the day. For example, they choose how they want their eggs to be cooked at lunchtime. Children excitedly help to prepare their meals. The childminder talks to the children about the food they are about to eat and how the raw ingredients change as they are cooked. Children enjoy eating nutritious meals together at the table. n Children get fresh air and exercise every day. They enjoy playing games in the

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7 February 2022 garden. Babies can crawl on the soft and clean artificial grass. Children also enjoy going out and exploring the local community with the childminder. For example, they go on walks to parks and on visits to museums and the aquarium. n The childminder supports children to learn about what makes them unique. She celebrates children's different backgrounds and experiences. The childminder introduces children to other cultures, faiths and beliefs. This helps children to learn about the wider world around them. n Parents believe that their children are making progress in their learning since starting with the childminder. They feel that the childminder is reliable and caring towards their children. Parents comment that the childminder communicates well with them. They feel that she gives them helpful tips on how they can continue to support children's learning at home. n The childminder is aware of how to access support from other professionals.

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This enables her to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Therefore, all children are ready for their next stage of learning. The childminder will often meet with another childminder so that children have the opportunity to learn to socialise with other children. n The childminder keeps up to date with her mandatory training. However, more recently, she has not extended her professional development opportunities to help her to enhance her practice to an even higher standard.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She keeps her training up to date. The childminder is aware of how to report concerns about the welfare of children. She knows the procedure for reporting any concerns raised about her or any other member of her household. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. She records any accidents that children have and shares this information with parents. The childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure in place, which she practises regularly with children. She checks her indoor and outdoor environments frequently to ensure that they are safe for children.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to express themselves freely and develop their creative ideas n enhance professional development to support children's learning to an even higher standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316577 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10072839 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 8 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Bury, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

7 February 2022 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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