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 provides a welcoming and caring environment for children. She works hard to develop children's sense of belonging and support their positive attitudes to learning. The childminder stays close to those children who need reassurance and provides them with plenty of positive words, praise and cuddles. Children receive opportunities to lead their own learning and play. This supports their growing independence, confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder works hard to get to know children, which means she is aware of their interests and capabilities. She uses this knowledge to support the curriculum and plan fun activities and outings to support children's learning. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and learning to support their physical development and well-being. The childminder uses the changing seasons and weather to support children to develop their understanding of looking after their bodies. For example, the childminder explains the importance of sun protection and hydration to young children.

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The provision is good

Children learn the importance of celebrating everyone's unique qualities and differences. The childminder helps children to explore a range of festivals and special events to support their growing knowledge of their heritage and other cultures. For instance, she taught children about Victory in Europe Day. The childminder encouraged children to learn about the history of the event from their grandparents and participate in crafts to support their understanding. This helps children to develop a greater understanding of their community and be respectful of others.

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n Children are extremely settled in the care of the childminder and are comfortable in their environment. They are eager learners who freely access resources and enjoy their play. This helps children to develop a strong sense of independence. n Parents and carers are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the education provided to their children. They discuss the positive learning experiences their children receive and praise the childminder on her communication. The childminder shares information with parents about what their children are working on and how they can best support them at home. This strengthens children's ongoing development. n The childminder has developed a curriculum based on children's interests and play. She carefully monitors children's progress and uses this knowledge to plan interesting and fun activities for children to learn from. However, the childminder does not precisely focus activities on children's next steps in learning to allow for

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need to do better?

consistent progress in all aspects of their learning.

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14 May 2025 n Children have ample opportunities to explore numbers and shapes in their play. For instance, children enjoy using large tape measures. The childminder extends this by introducing new items to measure and talking about length and height. She introduces threading activities using natural resources to encourage children to develop their counting skills and to discuss patterns. Consequently, children's early mathematical skills progress well. n Children behave well. They are considerate of each other and play together nicely, taking turns and sharing. The childminder has clear and consistent strategies in place to support children learning about positive behaviours. She helps children to explore their emotions as they get older, discussing their feelings. This helps children to regulate their emotions and develop their positive mental well-being. n Children have ample opportunities to learn about their world and engage in lots

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of social interactions with other children outside the childminder's home. They visit lots of places of interest, such as farms and museums, to support their ongoing interests. For instance, a recent visit to the local farm gave children the opportunity to speak with staff to discover the process of milking a cow and the making of milkshakes and ice creams. Consequently, children develop confidence and positive social skills while learning about the world they live in. n The childminder uses a variety of strategies to support children's early language acquisition. She uses clear words and phrases, repetitive sounds, songs and rhymes to support their early communication. As children get older, she introduces new descriptive words. For example, children learn the correct terminology of creatures and extend their vocabulary as they explore animals.

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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 focus activities to support children's next steps of development more precisely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287164 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10376280 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 3 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hulton, Bolton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision, including how she plans the curriculum for the children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated practice. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 May 2025 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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14 May 2025 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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