Childminder 322829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 7 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses information gathered from her regular observations and assessments of children's learning to plan for their individual next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model who values and respects all children as individuals. She encourages them to use good manners and teaches them to share and take turns.  Partnerships with parents are good. They contribute to the initial assessment of children and are regularly kept up to date with their child's progress. The childminder works closely with parents and provides effective strategies to help them to continue their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder has good partnerships with other professionals at settings children also attend. They share information and strategies about how to work together to promote children's development and continuity in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder engages children well during daily routines and helps to promote their independence and self-care skills. She offers praise and encouragement as children share responsibility for simple tasks. This helps children to grow in confidence and supports their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities, in order to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  There are fewer opportunities for children to use a range of information and communication technology resources for different purposes.

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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

 focus more precisely on targeting professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  enhance opportunities for children to use a range of information and communication technology resources for different purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the view of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the actions raised at her last inspection. She is highly organised and makes all relevant documentation available for the purpose of inspection. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns and holds a current first-aid qualification. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home, garden and outings. She uses her policies and procedures well and children's safety and welfare are effectively promoted throughout the setting. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and considers the views of parents and children when making changes that benefit outcomes for children. She monitors children's progress closely by regularly tracking their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She is skilled at promoting children's communication and language skills within all activities and experiences. Children enjoy playing independently and freely choose from the range of resources available to them. They become deeply engaged in activities based on their individual interests. They are thoroughly enthused when they find worms under plant pots in the garden. The childminder is close by and interacts well with them, challenging their thinking and asking skilful questions. She talks to children offering new words to extend their vocabulary. This helps them to gain confidence in their language and communication skills. Children practise their counting skills and talk about the different sized worms. Their mathematical and imagination skills are stretched further and children discover if worms will fit inside empty snail shells. They are deeply absorbed and highly motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides settling-in sessions that closely meet the emotional needs of children. She gathers detailed information from parents before their child starts and children settle quickly. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She teaches children about effective hygiene routines, such as washing hands before eating and after playing outside. The childminder provides a variety of nutritious, home-cooked meals and offers fresh fruit for snacks. This helps children to develop an understanding of healthy options. Children have regular opportunities to play outside and enjoy the fresh air and exercise. The childminder attends regular community groups and takes children on outings to the park, farm and the beach. They have many opportunities to learn about the diversity of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a strong sense of belonging and eagerly explore the environment with avid interest. Children show a strong desire to discover new things and are encouraged to follow their own ideas during self-chosen play. They are confident, enthusiastic communicators and enjoy the childminder's valuable interactions. Children are developing the skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322829 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1044316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Wigan. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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