Branche, Lindsay

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

Children are happy and secure in this homely setting. This is evident from their beaming smiles as they play and interact with each other. Children behave very well as they take turns to share resources and play cooperatively. Children confidently find activities to play with from the well-resourced environment.

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The provision is good

A love of books is fostered by the childminder, who reads to the children regularly. Books are also accessed independently by children who choose by themselves and look through the pages enthusiastically. Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their language. They are given time and opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practise known words. Activities are carefully planned with this is mind and children are regularly praised for their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages independence and resilience. For example, children choose their own portions at snack time and persevere when initially unable to open a banana. A child encourages another to 'try', and everyone is delighted when he succeeds. Prior to snack, all children follow a well-rehearsed handwashing routine as they carefully 'clean germs' from their hands and dry them. They also take on age-appropriate responsibilities afterwards as they carefully stack the dishwasher with their plates and utensils. The reasons for these hygienic steps are taught to the children at the time, which reinforces their understanding.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how to help children learn and develop. She uses observations to plan for what children need to learn next and creates activities that engage children as they play. For example, children use magnifying glasses to investigate a bug hotel in the garden. However, some of the childminder's interactions with children do not challenge them further. This means that, occasionally, children are not learning as much from an activity as they could. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. When they become upset, she comforts them and helps them to understand their emotions. She reminds children about using 'kind hands' and 'kind words'. Children quickly return to playing cooperatively, which shows their embedded understanding of rules and boundaries. n The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals throughout the day and talks with children about diet and exercise. Children learn about the importance

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of oral hygiene. For example, children use toothbrushes to clean sugar off a pair of model teeth and discuss the role of dentists. This means that children are learning about healthy lifestyles. n The childminder reads familiar and new books with children. She enhances reading activities by introducing new vocabulary, linked to books chosen by

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14 July 2022 children. The childminder encourages children to use these new words by providing a context to them via a picture or object. This extends their vocabulary and develops their love of reading. Children hold the books and turn the pages as they read to themselves. n Children learn about the wider world. They meet different people and visit new places. Children learn to celebrate similarities and differences with their peers and people in their community. Children spend a lot of time outdoors in the garden and visiting the local park and duck pond. They run and climb, increasing their balance and developing their large muscles. They benefit from sensory play in a ball pool and experience the feel of grass, soil and sand. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She completes regular training and accesses available help from other professionals. Partnerships with parents are a strength. Parents comment on the childminder's kindness and patience and are

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pleased with the noticeable progress made. The childminder supports parents to understand what children are working on and their planned next steps.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She understands indicators of abuse and the procedures she must follow if she has a concern. Risk assessments are completed to ensure that children remain safe in the setting and out on trips. Safeguarding training is regularly undertaken to ensure the childminder's knowledge is up to date. The childminder conducts regular checks to ensure that her home is clean, safe and secure. The garden area provides a safe environment in all weathers, with the childminder adding additional sun canopies in the summer.

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should:

n consider how to adapt activities to challenge all children and maximise their learning consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315495 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10231711 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 6 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Little Lever area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She provides care from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, during term time only. The childminder has a qualification in childcare 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a learning walk and discussed the childminder's curriculum intentions. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the implementation of the curriculum and the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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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14 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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