Whittaker, Katie Leanne

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n The childminder is passionate about the work that she does. Children's emotional development is important to her. Recent training to understand children and young people's mental health, has resulted in her reflecting on how she can best support children. As a result, older children access yoga and learn breathing techniques, this is something that will also be offered to children within the early years age range. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and why a rich curriculum supports developmental progress. The childminder has secure knowledge of the areas of learning. She also understands the importance of children's starting points and offering children new experiences to extend and build on what they already know and can do. With a background in fashion and textile design, her creative skills can offer children lots of exciting activities. n The premises are safe and secure. The childminder organises the rich and

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welcoming environment to meet the needs of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. There is a wide and varied range of resources and toys available for children to access, both indoors and outdoors. n The childminder has clear expectations for behaviour to help keep children safe, including while out on trips. High-visibility jackets are available when not on the premises, for example when walking to and from school. The childminder feels that supporting all children to learn about road safety from the outset is very important in keeping them safe. n The childminder considers building positive relationship with parents and carers to be very important, she will also offer support and advice when needed. Information sharing with parents of older children that attend is given at drop off and collection times. This ensures that messages are passed on to support children's well-being and meet their individual needs. Close links already

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established with the local school, ensure that there are effective information sharing procedures in place. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the different types of abuse and can recognise the signs and symptoms. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm and how to share concerns with other professionals. She also understands the importance of whistle-blowing and the procedures to follow is she has concerns about another professional. Children are supported to keep themselves safe online, clear rules and boundaries ensure that they do this when at the provision. Information is also shared with parents about keeping children safe online at home.

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15 June 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562990 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10191246 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Smithills area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She works with another childminder and operates term time only from 8am to 9am and 3.20pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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15 June 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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