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 are happy and settled in the childminder's safe home. On arrival, they eagerly explore the exciting range of activities. Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy well-planned play opportunities. The childminder is aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's development. To address this, she takes them on outings that provide opportunities for children to enjoy the company of others and gain an understanding of their local community.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They concentrate well as they use coloured dough to create decorations for the dinosaurs. Babies giggle with joy as the childminder celebrates with them about how they have mastered their walking skills. Children understand how to follow house rules. For example, when they become loud or excited, they know they need to use an 'indoor voice'. The childminder is very knowledgeable about what children know and can do. She uses this information to support their learning and development. The childminder works closely with parents and speech and language therapists to ensure that delays in this area of children's learning are quickly addressed. All children are making good progress in each area of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes mathematics through play. She introduces mathematical language and prompts children to consider if they need more or less bricks to make a tower. Children confidently use the knowledge they have gained as they count the bricks and compare which structure is the tallest. n Accurate assessments of what children know and can do help the childminder to sequence their education. The support to develop children's communication and language is a strength. As babies turn the pages of a book, the childminder models single words, such as 'lion' and 'roar', correctly. Children become confident communicators, and delays in their speech and language skills are continually reducing. n The childminder has strong links with the local school and provides teachers with details of children's achievements. She is aware of the school's expectations of early learning and helps children to acquire skills in independence and self-care.

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They enjoy putting on their wet suits to explore the well-organised outdoor area. Children also help to prepare the table at mealtimes. The childminder supports their transition to the next stage of their education well. n The childminder helps children manage their feelings. When they become frustrated, she teaches them to talk about what is upsetting them. Children behave well, and they are kind and considerate towards each other. Older children help the babies and give each other hugs and cuddles. The childminder

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17 March 2023 gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to learn about cultural traditions and the world around them. She plans activities that celebrate festivals and special occasions. For Mother's Day, children decorate plant pots containing budding flowers. They learn that they need to place them in the light and water them so they will grow. n Partnership with parents is given a high priority. Parents comment that they would highly recommend the childminder. They state she provides 'exceptional care' and is 'beyond priceless'. Parents appreciate that their children are taken on outings to the cinema and on bus rides that extend their experiences. The childminder and parents work together to complete activities and reinforce speech and language. This helps the children to continue to learn at home.

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n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and offers ideas to parents about nutritional packed lunches. Children have a great awareness of the importance of looking after their teeth. They confidently explain how washing their hands regularly 'kills the germs' and stops them 'getting a poorly tummy'. n The childminder is responsive to advice given by other agencies. She uses this feedback to improve her practice. The childminder has accessed training in communication and language and, more recently, behaviour management. She has made changes to the organisation of her provision following an identified breach of requirements. However, the childminder's own self-evaluation is not as rigorous as possible. There is scope for her to improve this to help her astutely identify areas of her provision that can be improved and ensure all requirements are consistently met.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training that helps her to update and refresh her knowledge of child protection. She demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows who to contact if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder is aware of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She implements risk assessments for all aspects of her provision. The childminder teaches children about stranger danger when on outings. This helps them gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n strengthen ongoing self-evaluation and target areas for improvement to help consistently maintain good-quality provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460610 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10281602 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 7 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Horwich, Bolton. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two- and three-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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Discussions were held at convenient times with the children and the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Consideration was given to parents' written and verbal comments. n The inspector observed an outdoor play activity with the childminder and the children. The learning outcomes for children were discussed afterwards. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including qualifications and children's records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of

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safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage and how she evaluates her practice.

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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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