Shone, Rebecca Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 27 September 2013

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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 is dedicated and passionate about delivering a high-quality service. She regularly evaluates her practice, has clear action plans in place and seeks the views of parents and children. This contributes to ongoing changes, reflections and improvements being made.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear, age-appropriate house rules. She gently reminds children of these rules throughout the day, such as using good manners, being kind, sharing and take turns. This helps children develop good social skills and their behaviour is good.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder provides them with information about how they can guide their child's next steps in learning at home. This collaborative approach is helping children make good progress.  Children go on regular outings, such as to the playgroup, the local school and local parks. This adds to children's growing awareness of the community in which they live.

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This provision is good

 Children show that they have good self-esteem. The childminder uses praise effectively to encourage children to build on their existing skills and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder overlooks opportunities to further promote some children's thinking skills and does not consistently give enough time for them to respond to questions that are asked.  There is scope to improve the way that the childminder uses the information she gathers from parents on entry, to establish a more accurate overview of what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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

 give all children enough time to respond to questions asked to support their developing thinking skills further  improve the use of the information gathered from parents on entry to establish what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next to ensure they make the best progress they can from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 is aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident of the procedure to follow in reporting concerns. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and daily checks of the premises and outings. Policies and procedures are well organised and in line with current legislation. The childminder is dedicated to further improving her knowledge and skills. She completes additional training, regularly seeks out new information and keeps herself well informed of current changes. She uses her partnerships with other childminders effectively to keep abreast of the most up-to-date issues around the early years sector and to share ideas and expertise. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with the other early years professionals who share children's care and learning. This joint approach supports children's progress and ensures activities and plans complement their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a wealth of experience and uses assessment well to plan challenging activities for children. Children are deeply involved in a range of interesting learning opportunities that covers all the areas of learning. For example, children show fascination as they build a tall tower from yoghurt pots bigger than themselves and cheer when it topples over. They use different toys in the sand tray to dig and sieve. The level of teaching is good and children benefit greatly from the childminder's awareness of when to interact with them and when to observe. The childminder talks with children and extends their vocabulary by providing a range of additional words. She reinforces their understanding of counting in sequence and quantity and introduces language such as more, less, half and quarter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to get to know children's care needs and routines. She adheres to these and maintains consistent routines with which children quickly become familiar. This helps children feel secure and develop close bonds and secure attachments with her. The environment is homely and welcoming. This supports children's emotional well-being and they are happy and content. Children learn the importance of being active and leading a healthy lifestyle. They eat healthy food choices and follow positive hygiene practices. The outdoor area supports children's physical skills well. They have great opportunities to move around freely, balance on tyres and dig in the sand. Children attend a range of groups in the local area. These groups provide them with opportunities to socialise with other adults and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are self-assured and confident, and establish an enthusiastic, motivated attitude towards their learning. Children carry out independent tasks, such as putting on their coats, feeding themselves at lunch and tidying away toys after themselves. These skills prepare children well in readiness for future learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460305 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1066768 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 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Tyldesley, Wigan. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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