Childminder in Bolton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and enjoy their time at the childminder's. They choose independently what they would like to play with from the vast selection of toys on offer. Children naturally make some progress through child-led play. The childminder has some knowledge of what children can already do. However, she does not always use this knowledge to consistently extend children's progress further. For example, older children playing with a colour matching game spend time sorting the objects, but the childminder does not teach them to do this correctly. This means that some children do not make the progress they are capable of.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children behave well and use manners. The childminder uses strategies for reinforcing positive behaviour. For example, when children become frustrated and throw toys, they are shown how to use toys correctly. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. She is always on hand to manage minor disagreements between children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends regular training courses to develop her skills and knowledge. However, these skills are not yet fully embedded to support children in their learning. For example, recent training regarding two-year-olds is not successfully implemented so that activities are appropriate. Consequently, toddlers are not consistently provided with activities or opportunities that are well matched to their stages of development. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to play freely. However, she does not always identify what she intends children to learn. Consequently, children's attention is not always fully focused on what they are doing. For example, older children choose jigsaws and attempt two to three pieces before moving to a shape-sorting toy where they succeed in matching a few shapes before moving on. This pattern of play continues throughout their time at the childminder's

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need to do better?

n Children have warm and secure attachments with the childminder. They give cuddles and seek her out for reassurance when needed. For example, when children become tired, they snuggle in to show they are ready for their sleep. Children's routines are followed and their personal care needs are met. n Parents say that the childminder is caring. She keeps them informed about their child throughout the day. Parents feel that their children have settled well into her care. The childminder shares progress checks with parents and also asks for their input. n In the main, children's speech and language is supported well. At snack time, the childminder introduces new vocabulary such as 'pomegranate', 'tangerine'

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need to do better?

28 April 2022 and 'strawberry'. Overall, she encourages children to use new words and models language. However, at times the childminder uses words such as 'piggy' and 'doggy' instead of modelling the correct pronunciation of words. n Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals. Older children select their own snacks. They confidently use their cutlery and drink from cups. Children sit at the table and understand the expectations for meal and snack times. Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day. n Children enjoy playing outside and are confident when using scooters and push- along toys. They enjoy bathing the dolls in the water tray. The children show confidence in walking up and down steps and exploring the outside space. Their physical development is further supported during outings to the local park and toddler groups.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and ensures her co-childminder's knowledge is also up to date. She knows how to keep children safe and protected from harm, using the referral procedure, and the steps to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is aware of how to report concerns regarding other professionals should she witness any inappropriate behaviour. She holds a paediatric first-aid qualification and knows how to respond in the event of an accident

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Due date

develop a clear intent for the curriculum to ensure children are provided with meaningful learning experiences and opportunities. 31/07/2022

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should:

n use skills and knowledge learned through professional development more effectively to improve teaching n adapt activities so that they are suitably challenging for the differing ages of children n role model language correctly to support children's developing communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2517600 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10207941 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 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bolton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including information around safeguarding, and evidence of the suitability and training of staff. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Interactions between the childminder and children were observed throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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