Childminder in WiganOfsted inspection, 27 Feb 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2015 6 May 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She has a relevant qualification and uses this knowledge to provide high-quality learning experiences that successfully inspire children and give them the confidence to take on challenges and learn new skills.  The childminder's home is extremely well organised and highly stimulating to encourage children to make independent choices in their play and continually extend their own learning.  Children form very secure emotional attachments with the childminder. This means that she meets children's individual needs exceptionally well, ensuring that they are settled, happy, confident and motivated to learn.  The childminder has high aspirations for both her learning and that of her assistant. She works extremely hard to drive improvement to ensure she develops her already excellent practise and provision.  Children are extremely safe in the setting as the childminder has a robust knowledge of

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This provision is outstanding

child protection and her responsibility to safeguard children. She has an excellent knowledge of legal requirements and procedures that help keep children safe. She demonstrates exemplary working practices to support children's health, safety and well- being.  The childminder fosters excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals. She keeps parents well informed about their child's progress and development to ensure they are fully involved in their learning. Very strong relationships exist with other providers and professionals, and valuable information is regularly shared to ensure consistency in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the range of natural materials and everyday objects, to maximise opportunities for children to explore and investigate using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use, and activities provided to support children's learning.  The inspector looked at records of children's progress and sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and the suitability of other adults in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, at appropriate times throughout the inspection, about her practice and the systems used for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, by reading comments and feedback provided on the day.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document and her plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She sensitively supports children through a range of adult-led and self-chosen activities. She confidently differentiates experiences, so that they provide challenge and excite and motivate children to continue their learning. Children benefit from long periods of play as they experiment and concentrate on activities. Children are engrossed, playing with balls of differing sizes. The childminder expertly extends learning, making the most of their interest. She encourages children to note similarities and differences of the balls, and extends their mathematical development by assisting children to sort and categorise. Language is superbly supported through strategies that support the needs of individual children. The childminder carefully listens to what children have to say and allows them time to process their thoughts and ideas, to respond to her skilful questioning. As a result, children gain

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who attend. This is outstanding

excellent skills for their future learning. The childminder does not yet have an outstanding range of natural resources to enhance exploration and investigation.

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outstanding

The childminder has a wonderful, warm and friendly manner and takes time to find out about children's needs and interests. Children thrive in a stable, welcoming, homely and relaxed environment. Their emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported because the childminder is calm, kind, caring and sensitive in supporting their individual needs. This means that children have a very solid foundation and they are rapidly developing superb personal, social and emotional skills. Examples of children's work are proudly displayed around the setting. Children are helped to be independent at mealtimes as they safely use knives to butter toast and pour their own drinks. The childminder skilfully praises and encourages children, modelling appropriate behaviour. Children develop high confidence and self-esteem. They are constantly engaged and highly motivated. As a result, their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder's teaching is highly successful in

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outstanding

developing children's understanding of a safe and healthy lifestyle. Children regularly practise fire drills, demonstrating how they 'stop, drop and roll' when they hear the alarm.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is passionate, enthusiastic and provides excellent quality care and education. She displays unbounded enthusiasm and commitment, which, combined with her expertise, guarantees excellent outcomes for children. She precisely monitors and observes children's achievements, implementing new and stimulating experiences to continually extend their learning. Regular discussions are carried out between the childminder and her assistant. She mentors him and models best practice, supporting him exceptionally well to develop his practice. Additionally, her assistant is completing a childcare qualification. Parents are highly involved in their children's learning, which has an excellent impact on children's progress. Parents' comments are very complimentary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322642 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 868797 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Lowton area of Wigan. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification and is registered to work with an assistant.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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