Childminder EY479194

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 evaluates the quality of her provision regularly. She considers the views of parents and children when making changes to further improve her service.  The dedicated childminder is committed to her own professional development. She attends a range of training opportunities. This helps to develop her skills further and ensures she remains up to date.  The childminder carefully assesses children's progress. She identifies any gaps in their learning and swiftly implements plans that help to ensure all children make good progress.  Children enjoy a wide range of exciting activities based on their interests. They are highly motivated and enthusiastically join in new experiences.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children develop close, nurturing relationships with the childminder and her family.  The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual care needs. She responds

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This provision is good

to children immediately, helping them to feel safe and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to involve parents and support them in contributing to their child's learning and development are not always highly successful.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to develop and extend children's counting and calculation skills 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

 develop more ways to encourage parents to share information about what their child can do at home  make the most of opportunities to develop children's counting and calculation skills as they arise, during their play.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can recognise the signs of possible abuse and knows exactly who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She checks the environment for hazards on a daily basis and gently supports children to be mindful of their own and others' safety. For example, as older children play, they are reminded to be aware of younger children playing on the carpet. The childminder provides parents with information about their child's progress. Good links with the local primary school help to ensure smooth and effective transitions as children leave the childminder and start school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a playful partner who follows children's interests. She talks to children about what she sees them doing as they play. The childminder asks questions and poses simple problems to challenge children in their learning. For example, when playing with dough, the childminder encourages children to persevere and work out how to get the dough out of the cutter themselves. The childminder makes effective use of her observations and assessments. She plans a range of activities that is well matched to children's current stage of development. She effectively supports children's physical, social and communication skills. For example, children take turns and enjoy sharing stories, predicting what will happen next. They enthusiastically turn the pages and talk about what they see in the picture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model. She manages children's behaviour well. She supports children to understand when their behaviour is not appropriate and praises them when they behave well. The childminder is always on hand to celebrate children's achievements or to offer gentle reassurance. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder enhances children's social skills. For example, she reminds children to say please and thank you. Children are taught the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy regular opportunities to play and explore outdoors. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. She encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures, reminding them of the importance of washing their hands before they eat. The childminder organises trips to various places of interest, such as museums, farms and shops, to help children understand the world in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and enthusiastic learners who enjoy making decisions and solving their own problems as they play. Children learn how to take turns and share with their friends. They listen carefully and follow instructions well, helping each other with things they find challenging. Children develop a variety of important skills which help to prepare them for what they need to learn next. Children are well prepared for their move to school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479194 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 987955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hindley, Wigan. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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