Childminder in Bolton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has worked hard to address the concerns raised at her previous inspection. She has sought advice and guidance from the local authority and has attended training to help bring about improvements to her provision. The childminder has improved her understanding of how to reflect and evaluate her practice and is motivated to improve. n The childminder is aware of how children learn and explains her process for monitoring and assessing children's development. She understands the skills children need to develop in readiness for school. She explains the importance of gradual settling-in sessions and gathering pertinent information about children's existing skills and abilities. n The childminder explains how she can better support children's language and communication. For example, she describes the use of repetition, modelling language, songs, stories and rhymes. She has also taken steps to address

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background noise in the home. For example, the television being on when children are present. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding issues and how to carry out risk assessments of her home and the outdoor areas. She confidently describes the process to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder explains the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle, through healthy eating, daily exercise, promoting good hygiene and oral health. n The childminder talks about how she will promote good behaviour and support older children to take responsibility for their actions. She describes how she will encourage children to be kind to one another and to follow simple rules in order to aid their understanding of what is expected of them and right from wrong.

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This provision meets requirements

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 315460 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10279178 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 4 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the Breightmet area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. She operates from 7am to 6pm, on weekdays all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 childminder shared required documentation with the inspector, including evidence of recent training and first-aid qualification. n The inspector viewed all areas used for the purpose of childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her risk assessment procedures.

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23 June 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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