Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2018 28 November 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 is very experienced and has a deep understanding of child development. She continues to develop her knowledge through training and research. She strives to continually improve and meets the requirements to a high standard.  Children have great fun in her care. The childminder's relaxed, playful and nurturing approach impacts positively on children's emotional well-being. Children laugh and giggle and spontaneously cuddle her as they play.  The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. All children make good and sometimes excellent progress in their learning.  Children who also attend other settings benefit from a highly coordinated approach to their learning. The childminder exchanges information with other practitioners and successfully builds on what children learn elsewhere.  Parents make very positive comments about the childminder's practice. For example,

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This provision is good

they say that, ‘It's a fantastic home-from-home environment and the opportunities are excellent; my child is making great progress’.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always collate detailed information about what children can already do when they first start to enable her to immediately start planning for their 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

 find out even more about what children can already do when they start, so that planning for their progress is even more swift.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' comments provided in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder skilfully balances the need for children's safety with encouragement to take appropriate risks. She assesses risks effectively in her home and on any outings or local walks. Her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures is strong. She knows the signs that may suggest a child's welfare is at risk and who to refer any concerns to. The childminder accurately evaluates her practice in conjunction with parents and children. She continually strives to improve her knowledge and enhance her provision. For example, since her previous inspection, she has gained a qualification at level 3. She exchanges information and ideas with other childminders and develops new and exciting home-made resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The observations and assessments the childminder makes of children's progress are detailed and accurate. She exchanges information daily with parents in a range of ways, helping parents to continue supporting their children's learning at home. The childminder is a skilful teacher. She knows when to join in and extend children's learning and when to give them time to explore independently. For example, toddlers investigate shiny objects, exploring how they feel and sound as they bang some together. The childminder observes and repeats the words and sounds children make but leaves them to become fully engaged. When toddlers show an interest in crayons, the childminder draws alongside them saying, 'round and round'. Children make very good progress in speaking. The childminder playfully sings songs and rhymes and uses some sign language. Children roll cars back and forth as the childminder says, 'One, two, three, go'. Toddlers are adept at

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

using books. They turn the pages and lift flaps as the childminder reads a story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive as a result of the childminder's calm and sensitive approach. They demonstrate how much they enjoy being in her company and respond with giggles to her playful interaction. For example, toddlers squeal with delight when the childminder pretends to nibble their toes. Children are reassured when visitors are present. They sit close to the childminder until they feel comfortable to explore. Toddlers enthusiastically help to tidy away toys and show care for their dolls. They develop independence, feed themselves and find the toys they want to play with. Children enjoy joining in action songs, they try hard to jump and hop. They visit various nearby playgroups and go on walks in the local area. This helps children begin to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they will eventually need in readiness for school. They show curiosity and an ability to focus on activities that interest them. Children can communicate their wants and needs and show a willingness to cooperate. They are well behaved and full of fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322590 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1103755 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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