Childminder EY475945

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective policies, procedures and supporting documentation in place that underpin the efficient management of her setting.  The dedicated childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of children and parents.  The childminder follows children's interests and has a good understanding of how young children learn. Accurate observations, assessments and planning help to ensure children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder helps children to value and respect the similarities and differences between individuals. Children enjoy regular visits to places within the local community and learn about a variety of different cultures.  Children develop close attachments to the childminder and her family. The childminder promotes children's sense of belonging very well.  Parents are regularly updated about their child's progress and are effectively supported

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This provision is good

to contribute towards their learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively support younger children to develop their growing vocabulary. She does not always recognise when young children are ready to move on from baby talk.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to respond to questions or solve simple problems for themselves.

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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

 enhance opportunities for younger children to further extend their growing vocabulary  provide children with enough time to think and respond when asking questions and encouraging them to solve simple problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity provided.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the potential signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly checks her environment for risks and takes appropriate steps to ensure that children remain safe from harm. The childminder closely monitors the progress children make. This enables her to identify gaps in children's learning and development and to plan activities to help children make good progress. The childminder has established strong links with other local childminders. She receives advice and guidance from other professionals. The childminder reflects on her practice and training and learns from previous experiences to improve her teaching and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and has high expectations of what children can achieve. She plays alongside children, talking to them about what they are doing and asking questions in order to extend their learning. The childminder supports children to be independent learners. For example, children are encouraged to pour ingredients into their own bowl and stir the mixture by themselves as they help to make cakes. The childminder effectively develops children's understanding of number. She encourages children to count carefully, as they knock over skittles and see how many are still standing. The childminder's gentle and kind approach when teaching young children is especially effective. She is always on hand to reassure and encourage children as she challenges them in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well with the nurturing childminder. She provides a safe, warm and welcoming environment. The childminder uses daily routines and activities to promote children's independence and encourage them to make their own choices. She provides a good range of interesting and stimulating activities and resources that engages children and builds on their interests. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children are aware of her expectations and behave very well. The childminder and children attend groups within the local community. This helps to develop children's social skills and provides opportunities for children to share and make friendships. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. For example, they receive nutritious meals and snacks and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident learners. They are independent, motivated and make decisions about what they would like to play with. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475945 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 975363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Lawton, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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