Childminder in Bolton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to create a curriculum that supports all children's learning and development. She explains how she will deliver her curriculum across all seven areas of learning. The childminder describes how she will tailor her curriculum, depending on children's responses, to follow children's interests and to meet the individual needs of each child. n The childminder will use her finely tuned observation skills to assess each child. She will use this knowledge to create individual learning steps to support children's progress. The childminder is knowledgeable about identifying children's starting points. She understands how to plan for children who may need extra support in their learning. n The childminder explains how she will establish strong partnerships with parents and carers from the start. She describes how working with parents will help children become settled in her provision. The childminder describes her ambition

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to work alongside parents to further extend children's learning at home. n The childminder considers how she will improve her knowledge about caring for and educating young children. In her previous work as a childminding assistant, she made sure that she attended training to further improve her work with children. She plans to continue her own learning by regularly attending training. n The childminder talks about how she will help children to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, she describes how she will ensure that children remain active and eat healthy foods while in her care. The childminder plans to use local parks and green spaces to give children the best opportunities to remain active. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to assess risks to children. She describes how she will keep her premises and equipment safe for children to use. The areas used for childminding are clean and well organised.

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This provision meets requirements

The premises are safe and secure. n The childminder has a clear and thorough knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has recently attended up-to-date safeguarding training. The childminder describes in detail her strong knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. She describes her robust procedures to protect children from harm, including which agency she must contact if she is ever concerned about children's well-being. n The childminder discusses how she will help children to manage their behaviour and to learn how to name their emotions. She describes how she will help children understand differences and be respectful towards each other.

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This provision meets requirements

29 March 2023 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 2606130 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10259983 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 0 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 operates all year round, Monday to Saturday, from 7.30am until 8pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded places 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the intentions for children's learning and the childminder explained how she will support children's learning and development. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when looking after children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant records and documentation. n All areas used for childminding were viewed and the inspector took account of how the childminder ensures that children are kept safe.

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Inspection activities

29 March 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

29 March 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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