Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 30 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a broad range of experiences to meet the individual interests of all children. As a result, children thrive in the setting and are confident, self- motivated learners.  Children's independence is highly supported. They understand why good hygiene is needed and learn to cater to their own needs. The childminder superbly promotes children's understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle and they are provided with nutritious meals.  Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and move to school. This is because the childminder skilfully engages with parents and other settings to ensure a positive three-way flow of information.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She uses her detailed policy to guide her to follow the correct procedure should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. As a result, children are protected while attending the setting.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. This is because the childminder works collaboratively with parents to share information regarding children's progress. She keeps them well informed of their children's achievements and provides information and activities to carry out at home.  The childminder works well with her assistant. They regularly discuss their practice and think of new ideas to implement to support children's learning and development. The childminder ensures all relevant training, such as paediatric first aid, is kept up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully extend children's critical thinking, concentration skills and language development during activities, in order to maximise their learning so they make even better progress.

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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

 extend on ways that children are consistently challenged in order to develop their thinking, concentration and language skills effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and the children, and the activities provided in the playroom, the kitchen and the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation and spoke with the childminder about her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information recorded in reference letters and questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of resources to support all seven areas of learning. Children are motivated and interested in the activities provided. The childminder recognises their keen interest in the emergency services and provides activities to capture their interest and extend their imaginative skills. The childminder supports children as they play by taking part in their role play. However, she does not always support children's critical-thinking skills or build their concentration so that children think about what is happening or learn what might happen next. The childminder observes children in their play. She is aware of where children are in their learning and effectively plans activities to support their next steps. Consequently, children are making good progress in all areas of learning considering their starting points.

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outstanding

Children settle quickly in the childminder's highly stimulating environment. They independently access the resources both inside and outdoors and confidently move around the setting as they choose where they would most like to play. They respect the childminder's home because the consistent behaviour rules are fully embedded. Children flourish in the outdoor environment. They express themselves as they freely move around and exert their energy in the spacious garden. The outdoor environment is used well to promote children's listening skills as they discuss the sounds they can hear. Children take ownership of the fruit and vegetable patch and have helped to tend to the plants they grow. They take pride in watering and caring for the fruit. Children manage their own personal hygiene as they independently wash their hands before eating snack. They are highly motivated to be independent and eagerly practise their self-care skills at mealtimes.

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provision is good

The childminder had made significant improvements since the previous inspection. She clearly identifies, assesses and removes potential hazards to children. The childminder allows children to take risks in a controlled way and manages this effectively. As a result, children are safe while attending the setting. The childminder has improved her ability to evaluate her practice. She critically identifies areas of improvement and puts plans in place to develop her teaching practice. For example, the childminder has changed her planning and assessment process to better monitor children's progress. The new system now provides better outcomes for children with a sharper focus on planning for their next steps. This robust system is shared with parents and other settings to ensure they are working together to support children's next stage of learning. The childminder uses her good knowledge gained from her high level of qualification to provide quality care and

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provision is good

education for all children. Additionally, she has a good knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including the need to monitor the assistant's performance and teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322645 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 872156 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Leigh, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works 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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