Childminder EY477891

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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She uses photos of family members so children can identify those important to them. The childminder uses mirrors to help children recognise themselves and understand how they are unique. Children develop a good sense of belonging, settle quickly and show good attachments to the childminder and each other. The childminder promotes physical well-being effectively. She takes children to gymnastics sessions where they practise jumping and balancing. Children are confident in managing the large and small movements of their bodies.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum that is ambitious for all children. She plans activities that build on children's interests, such as wrapping toy animals in foil to support fine motor skills and storytelling. Children are intrigued and engaged in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive attitudes to learning. She praises children for their efforts and encourages them to explore ideas through play, such as pretending to send animals back to the zoo using boxes and tape. Children are curious and motivated to learn. The broad range of experiences supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She regularly attends training and shares good practice with other childminders. For instance, recent training has improved her knowledge of how children learn and develop. The childminder applies her knowledge effectively to deliver purposeful activities with clear learning opportunities. n The childminder observes children, assesses their abilities and plans experiences to help them develop new knowledge and skills. She plans meaningful experiences, such as using binoculars and magnifying glasses to explore story themes and describe animals. Children show interest and enjoyment in their learning. n The childminder prepares children well for their next stage of learning. She supports children in putting on their own shoes and coats. The childminder encourages children to chop fruit using knives at snack time. Children are independent and confident in their own abilities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sequences her curriculum for communication and language effectively. She uses books and conversations to introduce new vocabulary. The childminder teaches children words, such as 'munching' and 'fierce'. Children use a breadth of language in their discussions. n Children show that they are motivated, and they sustain high levels of

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11 September 2025 concentration. However, on occasion, the childminder is quick to offer a direct solution or explanation as to what children should do next. This sometimes limits children developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. n The childminder has established an effective curriculum to enhance children's personal, social and emotional development. She helps children understand feelings through role play. The childminder encourages children to work together, such as pretending to phone the zookeeper and discussing what animals might eat. Children are kind to their friends and interact in positive ways. n The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world around them. For instance, she takes children to the farm to buy eggs and teaches them about safety on the walk. Children learn where food comes from and how to stay safe. n The childminder provides a strong curriculum for physical development. She

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need to do better?

encourages children to use their strength to carry boxes and their fine motor skills when they use scissors to cut tape. Children tip and pour using a range of containers as they play in sand and mud. Children show increasing confidence in using tools and materials. n The childminder has not fully explored how to teach children about diversity. She has not planned specific learning opportunities to teach this knowledge. This limits children's broader understanding of the diverse society they live in. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and carers effectively. She provides printed resources, such as the song and rhyme of the month. The childminder shares activity ideas so that children can continue learning at home. Children benefit from consistent support between home and the childminder.

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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 provide opportunities for children to problem solve for themselves n develop opportunities to teach children about diversity in meaningful ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477891 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10399732 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Blackrod, Bolton. She operates Monday to Friday, during term time, from 7.30am to 5pm. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. 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 Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 September 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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Inspection activities

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