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 are happy and safe in this calm, nurturing environment. They joyfully sing to themselves while they are playing and giggle as they invite the childminder to join in with their games. Children have developed a close bond with the childminder. She has made adaptations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that children feel safe and secure in her setting.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from playing with the wide range of resources and activities that the childminder offers. They excitedly lift pompoms from the water with a net, and clap as they create a birthday party for the dolls. Children are proud of their achievements and are keen to share what they have done with the childminder. They demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children are developing their understanding of the world. They predict that potatoes will grow from the seeds that they have planted. They can recall the many trips they have been on and can describe the animals they met on their visit to a farm.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations of behaviour. They eagerly follow her instructions and listen carefully as she speaks to them. Children get along well with each other. They are able to share and are learning how to resolve the occasional disagreement that they might have.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication by modelling language and asking questions as they play. She describes the sizes of each ball and asks children if they think it will be too big to fit inside the pipe. She shows the children two types of melon and talks about the differences, asking children to describe their favourite. This encourages children to join in with conversations and extends their vocabulary. n Children benefit from hearing stories being read to them every day. They choose their favourite books from the wide range that are on the shelves and listen intently as the childminder reads. Children excitedly predict which animals are hiding in the lift the flap books. They recall previous stories they have read by acting out the story in the doll's house. These experiences support children to develop a love of reading. n The childminder adapts activities so that she meets the needs of all children,

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need to do better?

including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she uses resources as a visual aid to help children and asks different questions to challenge them. All children make progress from their starting points. n The childminder promotes children's independence at key times such as snack time and lunchtime. Children understand how to safely use knives to cut fruit and demonstrate the physical skills needed to pour their own drinks from a jug.

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need to do better?

4 April 2022 However, at other times, the childminder does things for children before they have had a try themselves. This does not support children to develop the skills they need to become independent in managing their personal needs. n The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to learn about the diverse world we live in. By attending community activities, and looking at books, children meet and find out about people who are different. The childminder teaches children about the things that make them similar to, and different from, each other. This supports children to develop an understanding of what makes them unique. n Children are taught about making healthy choices. They eat a range of fruits at snack time, drink water throughout the day and enjoy being physically active. The childminder talks to children about the importance of brushing their teeth. This supports children to understand how to look after their bodies.

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need to do better?

n Parents are confident that their children are happy and safe in the care of the childminder. The childminder actively involves them in their child's learning. For instance, parents tell her about their child's interests at home and she plans activities linked to this. This strengthens the childminder's understanding of how and what to teach children so that they engage and make progress. n The childminder builds on her own knowledge and skills. She accesses regular training and seeks advice about how to develop her practice. For example, she has used the knowledge she gained from training to develop her outdoor provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that all areas of her home used for childminding are safe, secure and clean. The environment and resources are checked regularly for any risks. The childminder has put procedures in place to ensure that children are kept safe and protected from harm when they go on outings in the community. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk of abuse and neglect. She is confident about who to contact if concerned about a child's welfare and attends training to ensure that she remains up to date with safeguarding requirements.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children develop the skills they need by encouraging them to be independent in managing their personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2542422 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10221478 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 2 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 3.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact of these on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 April 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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Inspection activities

4 April 2022 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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