Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not always rigorous in assessing risks to promote children's safety at all times.  The childminder occasionally does not make the best possible use of children's interests to extend their motivation and concentration.  The childminder does not yet use self-evaluation to accurately identify priorities for improvement, overcome weaknesses in her provision or breaches in requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled and form strong attachments with the childminder. She provides warm interactions and is sensitive to their needs. This promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about the care and experiences she provides. This helps them to work together and maintain continuity between home and the provision.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training. As a result, she is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare and this helps to keep children safe.  Children enjoy outings to numerous community groups and activity centres. These experiences effectively promote children's social and physical development.  The childminder accesses regular professional development opportunities, which help her to keep up to date with changes to statutory and other government policies.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 assess all risks to make sure potential hazards are continually identified and minimised to ensure the safety of all children. 03/01/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 identify and use all opportunities to employ children's interests to further enhance their motivation and concentration  develop robust self-evaluation procedures that clearly identify strengths and weaknesses, to drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and understands the importance of sharing information should she have concerns about children's welfare. However, she does not always consistently assess risks to minimise all hazards. For example, she does not recognise or take timely action to clear the area the children are playing in when they trip up over the resources on the floor. The childminder has not yet engaged in a rigorous self-evaluation process to help to identify the strengths and weakness of her provision. She monitors the progress of children and seeks to attend training to further her knowledge and improve outcomes for children. She has established appropriate links with other childminders and local schools.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is able to demonstrate what she knows about children in her care and how she supports their interests. The childminder uses a tracker document to mark out children's attainments. She uses this information to identify next steps, to further children's learning and prepare them for their move on to school. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding, as she encourages them to count, sort, connect and match building bricks. Children thoroughly enjoy this activity and are briefly engaged and motivated to learn. However, the childminder occasionally does not make the best possible use of children's interests and extend their motivation and concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She is caring towards children. They have a warm bond with her and appear happy and emotionally secure, seeking reassurance and support from her when needed. The childminder uses warm, positive interactions when playing alongside children. Suitable settling-in sessions are in place, to support children's emotional well-being and confidence when they first start to attend. The childminder uses this time to get to know children and their families well. She provides a wide range of toys and resources for children to explore. However, the childminder, at times, does not always assess risk thoroughly enough to ensure that the floor space is clear and not a trip hazard. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles through positive hygiene practices and healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress and enjoy the time spent at the childminder's house. They are confident to make their own choices and access resources with ease. However, at times, young children become disinterested and lack motivation and concentration. They are sociable and communicate confidently, developing some of the skills in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494918 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1031644 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and live in Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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