Childminder in Bolton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice. She wants to continually improve. She has accessed a wide variety of training to enhance her knowledge and teaching skills. For example, she accessed a food nutrition course, as she wants to ensure she is offering the children healthy balanced meals and correct portion sizes. She has also accessed training on supporting boys' development, as she felt that this was a gap in her knowledge. n The childminder talks confidently about how she will teach children to understand about environmental issues, and the world around them. She has a range of books and resources to support this. A book named 'There is a Rang-a- Tan in my Bedroom' is available to support children to develop positive attitudes in relation to this. She also focuses on supporting children to have mutual respect and tolerance for others by celebrating 'Black History Month'. n On discussion, the childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and

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develop in the prime areas. For example, she provides opportunities for children to access a wide range of activities that support them to be physically active. Bicycles and scooters are available, and children can access dance games. She also demonstrates a sound understanding of how to provide a curriculum to support and develop children's communication and language skills. The childminder has created a warm and nurturing environment in order to support children's emotional development and well-being. n The childminder has a good understanding of what constitutes a safeguarding concern. She knows the local procedures and has them at hand in case she needs to use them. She is aware of the 'Prevent' duty and understands how children can be drawn into radicalisation. She has also accessed training on female genital mutilation, both in her current role, and also in a previous role. She has a good understanding and awareness of how this could be presented.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder's premises are safe and secure. n The home-cooked menu offers healthy organic food. She works closely with parents to share ideas of how to incorporate a similar menu at home. The childminder knows how to ensure hygiene practices are consistently embedded to ensure children's personal needs are met. For example, in relation to allergies and food intolerances.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2572155 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10250867 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 13 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 2020 and lives in Bolton. She currently operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She operates from 7.30am to 9.00am and from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, and occasionally in the school 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage's safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at parents' reviews of the setting in writing. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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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