Childminder 322564

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 13 December 2012

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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

 Children are happy in this home from home setting. The childminder has formed close relationships with children in her care, and she is attentive to their needs. This helps to promote children's well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of children’s likes, dislikes and capabilities. As a result, she is quickly able to identify when children are not making the progress they are capable of.  Partnership with parents is good. The childminder ensures that there is daily communication about what children have done, and what they have learned.  Children have daily opportunities for outdoor activity and to mix with other children of the same age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder can further enhance the partnership with schools regarding the sharing of information to develop and extend children’s learning.  The childminder can make better use of information from parents to extended children’s learning.

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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 existing partnerships with the schools that older children attend, to maximise children's opportunities to learn.  develop further the current approach of incorporating the views of parents and carers into the educational programme, and evidencing the difference this is making to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they played indoors.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership at the setting is good. The childminder works closely with children's parents and carers to meet children's needs. The childminder accurately reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of their practice. She seeks input from parents and other childminders to drive improvements. The childminder makes regular observations of children’s learning and uses these well to plan appropriate next steps. All children make good progress in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if they are concerned about a child. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows children well as she gathers detailed information when children start with her. She makes regular assessments about what children know and can do. This helps her to plan a wide range of stimulating activities to support children in their readiness for school. For example, there are clear expectations of behaviour and manners. Children know how to interact appropriately with others. Good emphasis is placed on developing children's life skills. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely, which teaches them about keeping themselves safe. Children enjoy dancing and singing, which impacts positively on children's physical and language development. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they are involved in their child’s learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, well resourced for children, and safe. Snacks are nutritious which supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children share and co- operate during activities. They are provided with opportunities to celebrate the differences between themselves and others, by learning about the holidays and festivals of other cultures. This helps them to learn about the wider world and each other. There are links with local schools. However, some opportunities are missed to share detailed information about children’s learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children’s progress in literacy often exceeds expectations. Their progress in their understanding of the wider world is good. Children enjoy a range of activities which supports learning in this area. For example, older children read an age appropriate newspaper which summarises current worldwide events in a way they can understand. Overall, children of all ages progress well from their differing starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322564 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1077572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in a house in Tyldesley and uses the whole of the ground floor and the side yard for childminding. She walks to take or collect children from local schools and pre-schools, with occasional use of her car. She is open all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays. The childminder receives training and support from the local authority.

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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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