Childminder EY466820

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 4 February 2014

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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 demonstrates a strong commitment to providing good quality care and education for the children that attend her setting. The childminder and her assistant are extremely enthusiastic and are dedicated to improving outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a very welcoming and stimulating environment that contributes to meeting children's individual needs. Her home is well organised and children are encouraged to choose what they would like to play with independently.  The childminder sensitively nurtures children in many ways. For example, both she and her assistant continuously offer children praise and encouragement. This helps children to build supportive relationships and to develop their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder evaluates her and her assistants practice well, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to drive improvement and improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of her assessments to plan very precisely and to target her teaching as accurately as possible, in order to support children to make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder does not involve parents as much as possible in establishing the starting points for 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

 make better use of assessment information to plan very accurately and target teaching more precisely in order to help children make rapid progress  gather more information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation 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 spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant fully understand what they need to do to protect children from harm. They have attended training in safeguarding and child protection to better their understanding. The childminder further enhances the safety and well-being of children, for example, as she carries out regular risk assessments. The childminder regularly reviews the practice of her assistant, offering support and guidance to help develop her skills. The childminder has attended a wealth of training. For example, she completed a course in behaviour management and uses this knowledge to support children to manage their feelings and to continue to behave well. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her assistant and the service that they provide. They comment that their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children during their play and provides activities that reflect their interests. The childminder supports children's developing language skills effectively. For example, she asks questions, uses repetition and extends sentences using descriptive language. Children's mathematical development is continually promoted throughout activities. For example, children are encouraged to count the beads that they thread on to laces and to count the bricks as they build a tower. The childminder helps children to make musical shakers using pasta and rice. Children persevere in this challenging task and then enjoy using their shakers as they sing along to their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant develop warm and trusting relationships with children. They are good role models, who offer clear and consistent reminders about sharing and taking turns. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to exercise and practise their physical skills, such as walks to play spaces and visits within their local community. Children learn about healthy lifestyles in daily routines. For example, they are encouraged to eat healthy snacks and meals and to wash their hands before coming to the table to eat. Children are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they regularly practise fire evacuation procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are gradually developing the skills needed to prepare them for school. They are happy and confident in the childminder's care. Children of all ages display a positive attitude to new experiences and show motivation to learn. They are becoming confident communicators who express their needs and feelings well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466820 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1087532 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Pemberton area of Wigan, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and is registered to work 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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