Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2015 24 July 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to use observations and assessments to evaluate children's progress, and how to plan for individual steps in learning so they make good progress.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to protect children and knows how to implement her safeguarding policies and procedures. She understands the records she must keep to support her in promoting children's welfare.  The childminder has a suitable range of resources to support children's learning needs and capture their interests. She offers a welcoming environment that promotes children's independent play.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards attending training and driving improvement in her practice to benefit the children in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents, other

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The provision meets requirements

professionals and other settings children attend to ensure continuity of care and learning.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out the inspection through discussion with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including certificates, policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed the areas of the home the childminder uses for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289513 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 856335 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Astley in Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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