Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 10 March 2011

p.1

3

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching is not consistent. The childminder does not always use the knowledge gained from her observations and assessments of children's progress to guide her teaching and plan for the next steps in their learning.  At times, some activities are not planned well enough to challenge, motivate and engage children.  The childminder lacks knowledge of how and when to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She works closely with the other childminder working at the same premises. They share information and tasks in the home to make sure all children are safe and supported at all times.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which children form secure attachments to the childminder and have good relationships with other adults and children.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the quality of teaching by making better use of what you know about each child to plan learning experiences that match their individual learning needs more consistently  improve the planning of activities to ensure that children are consistently provided with good levels of challenge, in order for them to make the most of their learning opportunities  improve knowledge of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, to improve how their progress is assessed, identify and address any emerging gaps in their development and share relevant information with parents.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's record of self-evaluation.

p.2

who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn and provides activities that cover all areas of learning. She regularly makes observations on children's learning to help her assess their progress. This means she knows children well. However, this is not always evident in her teaching. She does not always plan activities that build on what she knows children already know or can do. Children play busily, although, at times, they move quickly between different activities they have chosen to play with. They lose interest as some activities do not provide good levels of challenge to sustain their curiosity. The childminder does, however, use some good teaching techniques to promote children's learning. She promotes children's language, critical thinking and creatively through imaginative role-play games. She models good vocabulary and provides children with varied opportunities to develop their understanding of counting. She gives young children

p.3

who attend. This requires improvement

time to practise their physical skills when they stack cups and put toys inside them. She tests their understanding as she asks where the objects have gone. This effectively prompts children to take the toys out and repeat the game. Consequently, children enjoy playing and are learning basic skills needed for the next stage of learning.

p.3

requires improvement

The childminder works effectively with parents to plan consistent care routines, which reassure children and promote their emotional and physical well-being. She keeps parents well informed through daily feedback and by using a diary for exchanging information with other practitioners who provide shared care for children. This helps to ensure that children's moves to and from her care are smooth and well supported. Children form secure attachments to the childminder. She involves them in their personal care routines, which helps them to feel secure, develop their understanding and independence. She effectively teaches children about healthy lifestyles and the need for good hygiene. The childminder is playful and calm, offering children a good role model. She skilfully diverts unwanted behaviour and helps children learn how to share and take turns.

p.3

provision requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Since the last inspection, she has made use of local authority training events and subsequently, improved the way she works with parents. Partnerships with parents are generally good. However, she does not have effective arrangements to complete and share the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This limits her ability to provide parents with a written summary of children's development. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and requirements. She ensures her assistant is effectively supervised and trained. She shares self-evaluation procedures with parents and is beginning to identify targets for further improvement.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 322784 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 868805 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Leigh, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with another childminder who works at the same premises. She also works with an assistant occasionally.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5