Childminder EY340234

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 5 February 2010

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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 sustained the good quality of her provision and has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection.  Through regular assessment, the childminder gains a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She successfully plans activities that children enjoy and which support them to make progress in their learning.  The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps them to grow in confidence, self-esteem and motivates them to join in.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care and teaching that she provides. Regular communication from the childminder, such as photographs sent through digital media, helps parents to feel involved in their child's learning.  Children behave well and are happy and confident in their surroundings. They have access to a range of age-appropriate toys and resources which they can access

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This provision is good

independently. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the opportunity to solve simple problems for themselves.  The childminder does not ask parents for detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they start at her setting.

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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 children to solve simple problems for themselves  gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they start at the setting, to provide a clearer understanding of their initial abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector observed children involved in a planned activity and discussed the outcomes of the activity with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe in her home. She follows effective policies and procedures if a child has an accident while in her care. She knows the possible signs that would alert her to a child at risk, and she is aware of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects upon her practice and has identified areas to further improve her setting. She involves others in her reflections, such as parents and the local authority, acting upon the advice given. Since her last inspection, the childminder has gained a further childcare qualification which helps to improve outcomes for children. Relationships with parents are strong. They are kept informed of their children's progress through regular communication, including discussions and termly progress reviews.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children in their play and provides opportunities to extend their learning. Children's mathematical skills are well supported. They enjoy using rice to count how many scoops it takes to fill different containers, and begin to understand the concept of weight. The childminder also promotes counting and colour knowledge throughout children's play. She supports children to develop their speaking skills well. One of the ways she does this is by repeating what children say and modelling how to use the words in full sentences. Children are given opportunities to challenge themselves, build their confidence and further develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder supports children to take reasonable risks and to use balancing equipment and poles in the park. The childminder plans fun and exciting opportunities for the children. Children recently enjoyed the experience of handling a variety of insects, as well as holding a

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children keep active with daily outdoor play, promoting their good health. They go on regular outings into the community, including attending sessions at the local library, playgroups and parks. The childminder regularly joins up with other childminders which helps her to support children to play alongside others and to develop social skills, such as sharing. Photographs around the setting, of the children engaged in play, help children to develop a sense of belonging. Children enjoying looking at the photographs and discussing what they have been doing. Children understand the importance of tidying up and keeping their environment safe. They readily help the childminder to sweep up dry rice after their play and prepare the table for lunch. She supports children to develop their independence skills well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop good levels of concentration and spend extended periods of time engaged in enjoyable activities which are planned for their individual needs. All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340234 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 857201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Leigh, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is eligible to receive funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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