Grahovac, Anne-Marie

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 welcomed into a calm, friendly, home-from-home setting where they feel safe and relaxed. They build close bonds with the childminder from the start. Children and families complete settling-in sessions and a wide range of information is gathered to ensure they have the best start and settle quickly. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with parents, such as using the potty for the first time.

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The provision is good

Children follow their interests in their play. They make independent choices of different activities and resources that are available, such as jigsaws and wooden bricks. The childminder has high expectations for children to feel settled and progress well. She observes children and concentrates on their individual learning and care needs. This helps to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are equipped with the skills needed for their next stage in learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder. She supports parents in understanding behaviour expectations that are typical for their stage of development. Children of all ages are encouraged to be kind to each other and say please and thank you. The childminder consistently praises them for their efforts. This helps to support children's self-esteem and gives them confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She finds out information from parents on individual starting points and uses this, alongside her assessments, to plan activities and choose resources that the children enjoy. She completes ongoing assessments, and shares these with parents, that identify children's current stage of development and next steps for learning. As a result, children have experiences which support their ongoing development. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. Outdoors, they have access to a wide range of equipment which gives them opportunities to challenge themselves physically. For example, toddlers use scooters and attempt small ramps with the support of the childminder. This builds confidence in their large-muscle skills and allows them to challenge themselves from an early age. n Babies develop key skills for independence. For example, all children clean their

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hands before eating. Mealtimes are a sociable occasion. The childminder sits with the children, providing encouraging words and support for the children who are feeding themselves. As a result, all children develop independence in their self-help skills and confidently feed themselves. n Parent partnerships are good. The childminder creates a monthly update which is individualised for each child. It gives parents information on specific themes

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need to do better?

10 August 2022 and how they can support their child at home. Parents comment on how valuable this is for them and how it offers reassurance when they are feeling anxious. n The childminder completes training provided by the local authority early years team. She has completed training online, which keeps her knowledge fresh. However, the childminder does not evaluate the intent of this training and what impact this may have on children's learning. Therefore, the quality of teaching is not always to the highest level. n The childminder's focus for development is building the key skills for future learning. Overall, the learning opportunities are implemented effectively. However, sometimes, the childminder is not always clear on what she expects children to learn from the activities that are provided. This means that some activities are not precisely focused on what children need to learn next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the local procedures she must follow if she has concerns relating to a child. She regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge through training. She completes safer recruitment checks on all staff working with children. She has a good understanding about keeping her premises safe for children and makes regular safety checks. She understands the importance of regularly updating her wider safeguarding knowledge and shares this with the childminding assistant.

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should:

n place stronger emphasis on the intent of activities provided for children to give a stronger focus on the learning for children n implement a personal development plan which focuses on specific training to raise the quality of teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559891 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10190551 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bolton. She provides care all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 showed the inspector the setting and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. 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.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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