Bennett, Paula

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 14 December 2010

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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 teaching is outstanding. The childminder is an extremely skilled practitioner, who effectively extends children's learning through highly effective adult- led and child-initiated activities.  The childminder uses her expert knowledge to enhance children's learning. She makes precise observations and assessments that focus on children's abilities. The childminder plans exciting and challenging activities to support the next steps in their learning. Consequently, children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of learning.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder has highly effective systems in place to ensure a two-way flow of communication is consistently maintained. Therefore, parents feel involved and are extremely happy with the level of care and education their children receive.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the safeguarding and welfare

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This provision is outstanding

requirements. She has robust policies and procedures in place. The childminder is very confident in the procedures to follow to address any child protection issues.  The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She consistently monitors and evaluates her provision and makes continual changes to her practice to drive improvement.  The childminder gives high priority to assisting children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children help the childminder to grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy many visits and trips in the local area and beyond.

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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

 continue to develop the already exceptionally resourced outdoor area, for example by increasing the use of natural and sensory items that aid children's exploration and investigation even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminders self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took into account the views of parents made in children's files and from questionnaires and feedback forms.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children have access to a highly stimulating learning environment. This is used extremely well by the childminder to help children develop their confidence and independence. Children develop their imaginations and early reading skills. They select books and use the information from these to create their own pictures. Children are very articulate and clearly describe their ideas, as they draw with pens and pencils and manipulate the dough. Children make dinosaurs and discuss the differences in size, shape and habitat. Their ideas are expertly extended by the childminder, because she uses many varied questioning techniques to extend children's thinking and vocabulary. Children are very eager to have a go at new experiences. They use scissors to snip paper and card. Children are supported to succeed. The childminder offers constant praise and encouragement and allows children the freedom to choose items of interest and follow their own thinking. As a

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who attend. This is outstanding

result, children develop their creativity and critical thinking skills.

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outstanding

Children benefit greatly from having easy access from the playrooms to the extensively resourced outdoor area. While outdoors, children dig in the soil and sand and enjoy filling and emptying various containers. Children transport resources and make 'volcano lava' as they mix soil and glitter. The childminder has incorporated some natural and sensory items that can be used in a variety of different ways, to extend children's exploration and investigation. However, these are not yet maximised in the outdoors. The childminder's constant positive attitude ensures she is an excellent role model for children. Children understand the house rules and play cooperatively together. Children have extremely positive relationships with the childminder and she is attentive to their individual needs. Settling-in sessions are flexible and work extremely well. Children develop their very good independence and self-help skills at mealtimes. The childminder includes children in tasks

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outstanding

such as chopping fruit and pouring their own drinks. Children independently manage their own personal hygiene needs.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely proactive in ensuring the quality of the service she provides. Excellent systems are in place to monitor children's progress precisely. This information is shared with all included in children's learning and consequently, children make optimum progress. The childminder has developed strong links in the local community. She uses her expert knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support other childminders and parents. Meticulous attention is given to self-evaluation and the childminder makes improvements that benefit children and their families the most. The childminder is well qualified and is committed to continuous professional development. She has accessed many courses to enhance her already excellent knowledge. The childminder holds a valid first-aid qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308983 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 861975 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Wigan, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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