Childminder in Bolton

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 show that they feel safe, and demonstrate a sense of belonging as they confidently welcome visitors into the childminder's home. Older children greet visitors at the door with a pirate hook they have made and chat about how they use it to secure their treasure. Younger children greet new adults with smiles and 'high fives'.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from physical exercise and fresh air on frequent outings. Young children recall learning about birds in the woods and recognise the robin. Older children learn to manage risk as they climb trees. Children also spend time each day in the large, covered area in the childminder's garden. This enables outdoor learning to continue in all weather. Children's overall well-being is very well promoted.

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The provision is good

Children generally behave well and work hard to achieve the high expectations of the childminder. Young children remember to sneeze into their 'elephant's trunk' arm. The childminder praises children's efforts to put toys away as they ask for the 'tidy-up rhumba' music. Children have positive attitudes towards their play and learning. They focus well on a wide range of interesting activities. Children lead their own play and happily join activities led by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum. She knows children well and uses their interests to plan for their individual learning goals. The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress effectively, sharing this with parents at regular intervals. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has built sound relationships with parents. She offers parenting advice and gives parents ideas on how to extend children's learning at home. The childminder liaises with parents and other professionals when there are emerging concerns about children's development. This helps to narrow gaps and means that children do not fall further behind. Parents comment favourably on the care, learning and experiences their children receive. n The childminder shares her professional assessment of children's development with other settings that children move on to. However, she does not yet have

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established strategies to communicate with professionals at other settings attended by children, alongside her own provision. This means that consistency in children's care and learning is not promoted to the highest level. n The childminder places a strong focus on children's emotional health. Children learn how their behaviour affects others with sensitive support from the childminder. Children learn to talk about their feelings by using 'colour-monster' and 'worry-worm' toys. Children begin to manage their emotions.

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6 December 2022 n The childminder promotes a love of reading. Children enjoy familiar stories. The childminder captures their attention by reading using different voices. She uses interesting vocabulary and explains new concepts clearly. For example, she tells children about writing with a quill after they see this depicted in a book. Children are learning to communicate confidently. n The childminder supports children's independence skills well. For example, young children cut their own banana at snack time and pour their own drink from a jug. The childminder prioritises hygiene in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, children know that they must wash their hands before eating and after touching the dog's toys, to help prevent the spread of germs. This promotes children's ongoing good health. n The childminder teaches children about how they are unique. She uses everyday observations to spark interesting discussions. For instance, they discuss different

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religions and why people might dress differently as they see someone wearing a hijab. The childminder also teaches children about those people who help us in the community. Children say they want to join the police force when they grow up. Children are learning about life in modern Britain. n The childminder evaluates her provision regularly. She sources training to benefit children. For example, the childminder has recently completed training on teaching two-year-old children. This reflects the age range of children that she currently cares for. She has considered her environment and has targeted her resources toward younger children since completing the training. The childminder has noticed that children are more engaged in their play as a result.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding policy and practice. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows how to keep children safe from extreme views and county lines. She understands the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe. They know how to recognise a 'safer stranger' with a uniform and badge. Children are also beginning to learn to keep themselves safe online. They know that they must 'stop and tell someone before they tap or click' when using the internet or devices.

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should:

n develop methods of communicating with other settings attended by children, to enhance the consistency of learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420309 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10263210 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 5 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Astley Bridge area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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