Sahrish, Shahnila

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

Babies and children settle exceptionally quickly with this childminder. She creates a friendly home-from-home environment. Children demonstrate warm relationships with her. They respond to her interactions with smiles and excitement. Children's well-being is effectively supported. For example, the childminder works with parents to find out about children's individual needs before they start. This helps the children to make swift progress in their development. Children are learning to behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She explains to children that, 'sharing is caring', as they play together. Children help themselves to a range of stimulating toys and books. They enjoy reading books with the assistant and show good levels of concentration. They make sense of the world around them as they play together, serving 'ice creams'. The childminder provides children with praise and encouragement. Children's self-esteem and confidence is increasing.

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The provision is good

Children develop good communication skills. For example, they learn new words such as 'toothbrush' and 'tortoise' as they play alongside the childminder and her assistant. Children develop appropriate independence skills. At lunchtimes, children use spoons to feed themselves. When it is time to tidy up, they put their plates in the sink. Children are developing an awareness of their feelings. They explore what Valentine's Day means to them by talking about who they love. They play outside where they learn about growing plants. Children are happy and safe in the care of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a structured routine in place for children. Children recognise when changes are made to the routine. They respond to this positively because the childminder explains to them why, for example, they are eating at the small table on the day on the inspection. This helps children to know what to expect and supports them to feel safe and secure. n In the main, the childminder and her assistant work well together. The assistant understands her job role. However, the childminder has not implemented effective supervision for her assistants. This means that the childminder's assistant is not receiving regular focused support to help her improve her overall performance. n The childminder speaks clearly to children. She teaches children to listen to her and others. Children make good progress in their speech and language. The childminder talks to them about what she is doing. This helps children learn the

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meaning of words. When children pronounce words incorrectly, such as 'lello', the childminder repeats the word correctly, saying 'yellow'. This supports children to learn the accurate pronunciation of the word. n Children are supported to learn colours, numbers and shapes during play and

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8 February 2023 activities. This supports their readiness for the next stage in their education. However, the childminder does not always support children to explore and solve problems for themselves. For instance, when making cards for Valentine's Day, the childminder tells children when they have enough glue and directs them in sticking particular shapes in a certain place. This prevents children using their own ideas and developing creativity. n Children learn about keeping healthy. The childminder ensures that they enjoy home cooked, healthy meals that include a wide range of fruit and vegetables. They drink water frequently. They talk about brushing their teeth as they play with wooden dentists' toys. Children enjoy being physically active in the garden. These activities support them in forming healthy habits for their future. n Parents are delighted with the flexible service provided by the childminder. They

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value the daily communication. The childminder sends notes and photos to keep parents well informed about what their child is learning. Parents recognise the progress their children make at the setting. They remark that the childminder 'is doing a great job!' n Equality and diversity is promoted well by the childminder. She teaches children about festivals such as Eid, Christmas and Chinese New Year. Children learn about their own cultures, for example using only the right hand to eat with, and the cultures of others. n The childminder is keen to improve her practice. She has recently begun further studies to support her in her work. She works in partnership with the local authority early years team. Additionally, she has encouraged and supported her assistant to undertake further studies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand their role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. They understand how to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They know how to refer any concerns they may have about the safety of children to local safeguarding partners. The childminder understands what to do should an allegation be made about herself or her assistants. The childminder and her assistants are trained in first aid and understand how to respond to accident and injury. The premises are kept clean, safe and secure. The childminder uses a video monitor to watch and listen to children when they are sleeping. This helps to keep children safe and well.

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should:

n develop the use of supervisions to improve the effectiveness of assistants n extend opportunities for children to explore and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554206 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10275219 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 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bolton. She operates from Monday to Saturday, all year round. Sessions are from 6am to 7pm on Monday to Saturday. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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Inspection activities

8 February 2023 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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