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

The childminder has created a welcoming environment, where children are happy. She is caring towards children and is a good role model. The childminder provides children with clear expectations for their behaviour. Children gain an early awareness of what is right and what is wrong. Overall, they behave well and show positive attitudes towards their learning.

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The provision is good

In the main, the childminder provides children with a broad curriculum, which builds on what children already know and can do. Older children enjoy enacting the roles of chefs and pretend to make cakes for their friends. Younger children like to play with cause-and-effect toys.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be independent from a young age. Children take care of their personal belongings and help to tidy toys away. The childminder helps children to develop the necessary skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school. For example, she talks to children about their new teachers and what to expect at school. Children are keen to try new skills, such as attempting to write their names. They show good levels of perseverance and beam with delight while taking on challenges. For example, they are fascinated while learning how to make dens.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually reflects on her setting and wants the best of outcomes for children. For example, she carefully observes children in their play and looks at the best ways to challenge their learning. From this, she puts improvement plans in place. For example, she is redeveloping her outdoor area to further enhance children's large-muscle skills. The childminder demonstrates a strong capacity to bring about change. n Overall, the childminder plans an ambitious curriculum for children. She works closely with parents to complement learning from home. However, the implementation of some activities do not keep all children engaged in their chosen activities. This means that, on occasion, some children lose interest in their learning. n The childminder is an advocate for life-long learning. She has a well-established programme of professional development and shares best practice with other childminders. The childminder reflects and looks at ways at how she can

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need to do better?

incorporate what she has learned from training into her setting. For example, training around boys' development has enabled her to better understand how to meet boys emotional security. She has developed cosy areas for children to relax and feel safe in. This helps to support children to feel emotionally secure. n Care practices are good. The childminder teaches children about healthy living.

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need to do better?

29 April 2024 Children show a good awareness of what a balanced diet is. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of good oral health. Children talk about visiting the dentist and why it is important to avoid too many sugary foods. n The childminder promotes children's love of reading well. She reads a wide range of books to children and takes them to the library. Children select books to look at with their friends. They identify familiar words and talk about the illustrations. Children show a good understanding that print carries meaning. n The childminder supports children to gain a good understanding of their local community. Children are proud of where they come from. They talk about places that they know in the community, such as the local park. Children learn about similarities and differences beyond their own experiences. They look at dolls and talk about how they differ in hair, skin and eye colour.

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need to do better?

n Children are polite and courteous. They welcome visitors and are keen to share their toys. Children settle well. They talk about their emotions, such as how it is okay to feel happy, sad or excited. Children learn how to manage their feelings very well. They are self-confident individuals and have a strong sense of belonging. n Partnership working is effective. The childminder has good links in place with the local authority and external professionals. Parents are kept informed about their children's time at the setting. n The childminder provides children with learning opportunities that they might not usually experience. For example, she organises visits to the seaside, activity centres and to the airport. Children excitedly talk about the sand at the seaside and the different aircraft that they have seen at the airport. This helps children to gain a good awareness of the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n refine the implementation of activities, to help all children to be fully engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499278 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10317174 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 22 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bolton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in his 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 curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

29 April 2024 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

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