Childminder in Bolton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of partnership working. She intends to seek information from parents about children's existing knowledge and skills. She plans to share regular developmental updates with parents. The childminder is eager to share ideas with parents of how they can support their children at home. These ideas will also be shared with other settings that children attend. She aims to provide a consistent approach to children's education and care. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn. For example, the childminder has a wide range of books and plans to ensure children experience lots of stories and songs to support their development. She intends to provide a curriculum that helps children to build on what they know and can do. She will use observations of children's learning to inform the planning of other activities. The childminder describes the clear procedures that

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she would follow if she had any concerns about children's development. n The childminder aims to positively support children to manage their feelings and behaviour. She plans to create a calm environment, where children feel safe and secure by developing caring relationships. The childminder aims to be a good role model, who supports children to become confident and self-assured. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she would support children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She will prioritise meeting children's dietary needs and will provide a range of healthy food. She plans to provide regular trips out in the community to enable children to have regular fresh air and exercise. n The childminder values the importance of children developing their independence skills. She will help children to meet their own self-care needs by encouraging them to independently feed themselves, to use the toilet and to put

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on their own coats and shoes. She values the importance of children developing these skills in readiness for their eventual transition on to school. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. She understands what actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She confidently discusses the procedures to follow should there be any allegations made against herself or household members. n The childminder has completed risk assessments of all areas of the building that would be used by children. She plans to carry out daily checks of her premises to help her to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder plans to support the children to begin to learn how to keep themselves safe, including staying safe around pets. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to

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date. She has continued to access a range of training and professional development opportunities, including paediatric first aid. The childminder is enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

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This provision meets requirements

28 July 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 EY438406 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10213161 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Breightmet, Bolton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. 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. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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28 July 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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28 July 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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