Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2015 9 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands and implements statutory and other government requirements. The childminder knows how to carry out observational assessment and plan further activities to help children make progress.  The childminder provides children with ample space to play and an extensive range of toys and equipment that cover all areas of learning.  Children have many different opportunities to be physically active and are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She shows an awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with others, make choices and be independent. She also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder understands that children need many different opportunities to be physically active and supported to lead a healthy lifestyle.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a secure knowledge of

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The provision meets requirements

safeguarding procedures and knows what to do and who to contact in the event of a concern. She assesses the risks or hazards which may arise in her home and on outings. This demonstrates her commitment to keep children safe and protected from harm.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder discusses her understanding of the importance of reflective practice and self-evaluation to drive improvements and the value of involving parents and children in this process.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at samples of relevant documentation the childminder uses.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that will be used for minding children.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her systems for self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501166 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 869121 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Leigh. She takes and collects children from local schools. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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