Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 22 May 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 has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the need to provide appropriate indoor and outdoor play and learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she is able to promote children's safety and welfare. She maintains a secure play and learning environment for children. She assesses all potential risks to children and demonstrates how she is able to provide children with a choice of healthy snacks and meals in partnership with parents.  The childminder has clear procedures to obtain all required information about each child's needs from parents in order to be able to support their individual care and learning needs. She understands the need to maintain clear, easily accessible records that are stored confidentially to help keep children safe and protected.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and procedures. She has a good understanding of what to do is if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She also understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way and regularly attends training to update her knowledge.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She carefully organises her documentation in easily accessible files. She has copies of her qualification and training certificates readily available for inspection and to reassure parents.  The childminder has a clear commitment to her professional development. She has effectively addressed recommendations set at the last inspection. She evaluates her practice and sets herself targets for further improvement.

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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 and the childminder discussed and looked at toys and resources that she intends to use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and looked at the childminder's qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector and the childminder observed the areas of the premises where childminding is to be provided.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children, including her record of self-evaluation and her plans for further professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322699 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 868800 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire. 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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