Childminder EY541749

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's nurturing approach supports children to settle very quickly in her care. Before children start attending, the childminder begins to establish strong relationships with children, parents and carers. She takes time to gather vital information about children's preferences, stages of development and routines. The childminder ensures there are consistent and predictable routines each day. This helps to support children's emotional security, understanding and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a wealth of experiences for children to benefit from. She places great focus on children learning from nature and the world around them. Weekly activities such as 'Boogie Babies', gymnastics, library visits and outings in the locality support children's understanding of the wider world and modern Britain. The planned curriculum supports children's development.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate they are content and secure in the childminder's care. Children enjoy scooping sand into small containers, showing their coordination skills and developing concentration. The childminder praises their determination. Children show they are proud of their achievements. The childminder is a good role model. She models good manners, praises children's efforts and highlights children's friendliness towards others. The childminder gives children clear guidance about her expectations for their behaviour. Children demonstrate positive behaviour and enjoy the learning opportunities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers a play-based curriculum. She observes children and consults with parents to expand on what children already know and can do. Planned community outings have clear goals and enhance the curriculum. For instance, children attend a group to socialise with other children and further develop their confidence in social situations. The curriculum meets children's needs. Children make good progress. n The childminder ensures children have a good variety of opportunities for developing their physical skills. Children play in the well-resourced garden, developing their gross motor skills when using the bikes, negotiating steps and completing large-scale drawings. They refine their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills when searching in the autumn sensory tub. The activities provided support children's physical development well. n Children's language development is prioritised. The childminder introduces new

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need to do better?

vocabulary through play, such as 'pop', 'bang' and 'instrument'. Regular library visits encourage an early love of books. Children borrow books to share with parents. Children's progress in communication and listening skills is well supported.

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need to do better?

29 September 2025 n Care practices are effective. The childminder is attentive to children's needs. For instance, she recognises when children need an earlier nap and when they need some reassurance. The childminder responds quickly and sensitively to changes in children's behaviour. She meets children's care needs promptly, which contributes positively to children's emotional well-being. n Children can choose what to play with as some resources are easily accessible. However, the childminder will do tasks for children they could try for themselves, for instance wiping hands, putting shoes on and standing up from a sitting position. She has not yet fully explored the opportunities for children to develop their independence skills through everyday routines and activities. n Children are introduced to a variety of food from an early age. The childminder provides a good range of home-cooked, nutritious and culturally diverse meals

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and snacks. Mealtimes are calm, sociable and positive experiences. The childminder provides many opportunities for outdoor physical and energetic play. Children are supported to develop the foundations of healthy lifestyle choices. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Effective communication keeps parents informed about their children's progress and care. Parents note improvements in their children's language skills and confidence. Written feedback praises the stimulating and nurturing environment and diverse activities offered. These partnerships support learning to continue at home and consistency of care for children. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to enhancing her skills, knowledge and experience further. She is part of a childminding network, reflects on her practice and attends training. Recent training has supported the childminder to enhance mathematical experiences in the environment. This commitment has a

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need to do better?

positive impact on the learning and development of children in her care.

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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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n enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541749 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10388300 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 2 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Blackrod, Bolton. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding qualification. She offers government funded early years education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

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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29 September 2025 29 September 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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