Childminder EY267712

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 16 February 2011

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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 monitors and evaluates the educational programmes, using accurate assessments of children's learning to ensure that all areas of learning are covered through enjoyable activities and experiences. Children demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning and have high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models who treat children with kindness and respect. They provide constant praise and encouragement. Children are happy and content individuals who behave very well, given their age and stage of development.  The childminder provides children with a bright, welcoming and very well-resourced learning environment. Children are inquisitive and active explorers who express their needs effectively and make independent choices as they play.  The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. They are beginning to seek and include the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children. They have plans in place to make the necessary improvements that will benefit children and their families the most.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are good. The childminder communicates effectively to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents to share detailed information about children's learning when they first attend.  The childminder does not yet provide regular supervision to support her assistant to improve her personal effectiveness even further.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about what children can do when they first begin at the setting  strengthen supervision support for the assistant to provide more opportunities for her to further improve her personal effectiveness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults who live and work at the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents made available from written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures. This supports her to provide children with a safe and secure environment. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in protecting children. Risk assessments are completed and these cover all aspects of the childminder's home and outings. The childminder's good knowledge and experience of how children learn enable her to observe children and make accurate assessments. She is committed to further professional development and has accessed a variety of different courses to extend her already good understanding of child development. The childminder and her assistant regularly encourage parents to look at their children's learning journal folders. The childminder also makes good use of daily conversations, written reports and text messages, to ensure

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

information is effectively shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and has a firm understanding of how children learn through play. She supports children to learn about caring for living things. Children help the childminder to care for the pet rabbits. They demonstrate their developing understanding of following simple instructions as they carefully handle and pet the rabbits. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She points out and names objects and people to children as they play. Additionally, she repeats familiar words and encourages children to take part in action rhymes and songs. These also help children with their early mathematical skills. The childminder and her assistant sensitively address the non-verbal communications of children. For example, when children point to the door, they open it so they can explore outside. Children are active explorers and show motivation to learn new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are used well by the childminder, to enable her to get to know children and their families. Children are emotionally secure and have their individual needs met well. For example, when they cry or become restless, the childminder and her assistant respond quickly and sensitively to soothe them. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise. This, as well as eating healthily, helps to support children's good physical health. Children attend many different groups, such as visits to woodlands, toddler groups and the library. These help children develop their physical skills, social skills and confidence away from the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working at expected levels for their ages and make good progress from their starting points. Children are eager, motivated and enjoy learning. They participate well together and confidently communicate their ideas and interests. They are well equipped and prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267712 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 848515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Wigan. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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