Childminder in Bolton

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n The childminder has not ensured that all of the early years foundation stage requirements are met. There are significant breaches in the childminder's understanding of the documentation she should gather and record. She does not ensure that there is a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. Furthermore, the childminder does not collate and keep the required legal information for each child in her care. It is not clear who the childminder has cared for, when they have attended or who is registered to attend. n The childminder has not effectively risk assessed how to keep children safe on outings. She has not ensured the vehicle she uses to transport children is appropriately insured for these purposes. This significantly compromises children's safety. n Other aspects of the childminder's risk assessment knowledge is stronger. She has effective procedures in place to ensure her premises are safe, clean and

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secure for children. The childminder confidently identifies and minimises hazards in her home and the garden. This helps to keep children safe from hazards. n The childminder values the importance of accessing regular training for her and her new assistants. She has attended a range of training courses, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. However, the childminder is not secure in her knowledge of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or any other member of the household. There are weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge. n The childminder describes how she would work in partnership with parents. She plans to gather information about children's development and to regularly share

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children's achievements and next steps with parents. The childminder talks about how she would share information to support the transition to other settings or schools. She has devised systems to monitor children's progress over time and demonstrates a secure understanding of the steps to take if she had any concerns about a child's development. n The childminder describes her curriculum well. She places importance on supporting children's communication and language skills. The childminder describes how she would provide children with a range of books, songs and singing opportunities as well as engaging them in conversations to promote their communication skills. n Ensuring children are supported to understand and talk about their feelings is a priority for the childminder. She describes a calm, nurturing approach to supporting children's behaviour. She describes how she would teach children about a range of emotions. For example, by labelling them as she interacts with

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the children. The childminder is clear about how she would support children's emotional well-being.

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16 May 2024 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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Due date

ensure the daily record of attendance contains the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 20/06/2024

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ensure the required information about each child is gathered and recorded 20/06/2024

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ensure that any vehicle used to transport children is appropriately insured for business use 20/06/2024

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improve knowledge of how to manage allegations against adults, including how to report these to the appropriate agencies. 20/06/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2767255 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10348869 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2024 and lives in Kearsley, Bolton. She operates all year round from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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