Smith, Josie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 14 December 2009

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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 completes regular observations of children's learning and uses this information to plan a range of opportunities to meet their current needs and interests. She tracks children's progress carefully and swiftly plans for any gaps in development. This helps them to become confident learners and children make good progress.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date effectively through a range of ways. For example, the childminder attends training courses, network meetings and undertakes research into particular areas of teaching, such as speech development.  Strong partnerships with settings where children also attend, help support consistency in care and learning. The childminder communicates with schools on a regular basis, sharing detailed information about individual children's development.  Children develop very close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They

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This provision is good

respond positively to the extremely calm and consistent approach they receive. Children are happy and settled in the homely environment where they are valued and respected.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become aware of people from other cultures and those who have special educational needs or disability.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to fully extend younger children's independence skills through self-chosen activities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences between themselves and others  improve opportunities for younger children to independently explore and direct their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written feedback from parents made available during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, including monitoring information and observations, alongside the childminder's planning, policies, procedures and a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant are dedicated to providing the best possible support for all children in their care. They are passionate and committed, regularly evaluating practice together to help make improvements. The assistant's practice is monitored well. Regular support, for example, through role modelling, is offered to help maintain good practice. The childminder has strong relationships with parents, communicating on a regular basis. Information shared enables her to adapt her approach to best meet the individual needs of children. Comments from parents and other professionals are very positive and demonstrate the high regard they have for the care and support children receive. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear about what action to take should she have any concerns about children's welfare. A range of policies and procedures is used to support safe practice. Furthermore, regular risk assessments are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

completed for the home and on outings, which help to minimise hazards to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of opportunities that positively engages children and ignites their curiosity. For example, children stir sugar into water and watch it dissolve as they help to prepare butterfly feeders. Their language is supported well. The childminder gets down to children's level and speaks clearly as she introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary during activities. Children enjoy gluing and sticking activities. The childminder offers appropriate support that matches the age and individual needs of children. For example, older children's mathematical skills are developed and younger children's small- muscle skills are supported as they stick cotton wool on paper lambs they create.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have a nurturing approach and offer lots of encouragement and praise to children. They support children's achievements and special interests. For example, they watch school assemblies and themed events that take place. This helps support children's emotional well-being and promotes their self-esteem. Children confidently move around the home and behaviour is good. They follow good hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands before eating healthy snacks, such as melon. Physical development is promoted regularly and children enjoy fresh air. They have access to a large garden and have fun playing on the swings and riding the bicycles. Children know how to manage risks. They jump in and out of small tents, taking turns while playing safely outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to take part in activities and participate well, showing interest and good concentration skills. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant and have lots of fun participating in the variety of learning experiences provided. They are developing a good range of skills that helps them prepare for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322807 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 847852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Wigan. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and 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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