Childminder in Bolton

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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n The childminder has addressed weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She describes how she continually strives to improve her provision and evaluate the quality of her practice and make continued improvements. This ensures the safe and effective management of her provision. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language skills. She describes how she will provide activities such as singing and reading to extend children's speaking and vocabulary. Furthermore, she discusses the importance of engaging children in good quality back and forth conversations. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of assessing what children already know and can do. She discusses how she will use this information to plan an ambitious curriculum that meets children's individual

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learning and development needs and helps them to make good progress. n The childminder illustrates the importance of working with parents. She describes how she will share information about children's progress and provide ideas to support their continued learning at home. She describes how she will also work with parents and other professionals to seek extra support and adapt her curriculum to address any gaps in children's learning. This will ensure that children's progress is maintained, and all children are able to reach their full potential. n The childminder explains how she will teach children how to keep themselves safe, including when on outings. For example, she talks about teaching children to stay close by and how to cross roads safely. She also ensures her home environment is safe and secure by assessing any risks in her premises or to any play equipment. n The childminder expresses how she will help children learn about healthy

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lifestyles. She will provide nutritional home-cooked meals and snacks. Also, she will teach children how to take care of their own personal care needs. The childminder intends to teach children about the importance of regularly drinking fresh water to help them stay hydrated. The childminder describes how she will take children on outings to local parks and places of interest to support their physical progress. n The childminder describes how she will provide opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-help skills. She discusses the importance of this in helping children to gain the skills needed to be ready for future learning and school. n The childminder describes her approach to children's behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. She explains she aims to focus on positive reinforcement, emotional support, and inclusivity. She describes how she will encourage children to be kind and respectful towards their peers. She also explains how building

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strong emotional bonds with children helps them feel safe and secure and helps

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12 November 2024 them have a positive attitude to learning.

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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 2767255 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10361425 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2024 and lives in Tonge Fold, Bolton. She operates all year round from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises and the childminder discussed how they are safe and suitable. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including attendance records and information about children in the childminder's care. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to implement the curriculum and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her intentions to deliver the educational programmes to support children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage and how the childminder evaluates her practice.

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Inspection activities

12 November 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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