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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate close bonds with the kind and nurturing childminder. They draw a sense of confidence from her and are welcoming to any visitors she approves of. Children settle well. The childminder gathers important information from parents when children first start to attend in order to ensure that their needs are met. Children make choices about what they would like to play with and are enthusiastic learners. They independently select from a wide range of resources available. Children understand the high expectations that the childminder has for them. They welcome her eagerly into their play and remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' as she hands them resources. Children are aware of the rules and boundaries and behave very well.

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The provision is good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses children's developing interests to motivate them and make their learning memorable. For example, as children share books about animals, they recall finding newts while walking in the nearby fields. They discuss how they had to hide them under logs to protect them from 'predators'. Opportunities such as these help children to consolidate and build on their learning over time.

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need to do better?

n Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed a broad and balanced curriculum. Overall, she understands how to sequence children's learning in order for them to make progress. However, occasionally, the childminder offers her support a little too quickly and does not consistently give children time to demonstrate what they already know, so that she may build upon their learning even more precisely. n Children's communication and language are a high priority for the childminder. She recognises that some children may need a little extra help and subsequently provides plentiful opportunities for children to engage in meaningful conversations with her. Furthermore, she has undertaken additional training to develop her repertoire of communication strategies. She talks to children about what she observes them doing and carefully pronounces new vocabulary to help to extend their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what children need to learn next and adapts her teaching according to the activities children choose. For example, interest in a superhero cave leads to the sorting of different superheroes according to their different characteristics. Children count and compare the size of the different groups. They become engrossed and develop their understanding of mathematical concepts through play. n Children enjoy a wide range of outdoor opportunities. They share how they enjoy trips to the park and local fields with the childminder. Outings to places

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need to do better?

18 May 2023 such as the local library allow children to develop an appreciation of the diverse community in which they live. Children learn about different cultures and meet people of different ages. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n The childminder is passionate about her role and is eager to offer the best possible experiences for children and their families. She regularly evaluates her practice, taking into account the views of parents, children and local authority advisors in order to make positive changes. n The childminder develops close links with parents and regularly shares information with them on their child's progress. She provides information on a range of child development topics, such as the use of dummies and toilet training. The childminder ensures that parents understand how they can support their child's learning further at home. That said, links with any other settings

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need to do better?

that children also attend have not yet been made. The childminder has not yet explored ways to share important information in order to develop greater consistency in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular safeguarding training in order to keep her knowledge up to date. She can recognise the different signs of possible abuse. The childminder understands how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, she understands the action to take should an allegation be made against herself or a family member. She undertakes daily risk assessments, along with regular reviews of policies, such as for the administration of medication. This helps to ensure that procedures are robust and help to keep children safe.

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should:

n consistently give children time to demonstrate what they know in order to build on their learning even more precisely n develop ways of sharing information with any other settings that children also attend in order to promote greater consistency in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550036 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10244340 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 6 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Little Lever, Bolton. The childminder operates from Tuesday to Friday, between 7.30 to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 The inspector spoke to parents about their experiences of care, education and involvement with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector held discussions to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes, self-evaluation and training. n The childminder and the inspector jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity provided.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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

18 May 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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