Childminder EY497969

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 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 reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents to evaluate the service that she provides.  Children make good progress from the start. The childminder observes children and assesses their progress accurately. She uses this information well, to identify what children need to learn next.  The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment for children to enjoy. She places high priority on supporting children's confidence and emotional well-being.  Children have a very good relationship with the childminder. Young children seek out the childminder to play with them or look at books.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gives them daily feedback and keeps them fully involved in their children's progress to help to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  Children delight in the extensive range of exciting opportunities the childminder

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This provision is good

provides in her vibrant and well-resourced garden area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to solve simple problems and develop their thinking skills before offering her support.  The childminder has not discovered highly successful ways to build upon her professional skills and knowledge and enhance her teaching skills even 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

 provide further opportunities for children to solve simple problems and develop their thinking skills as they play  explore and target professional development opportunities that continue to build upon existing knowledge and skills and enhance teaching to the highest level.

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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 and 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 childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She uses her assessments to identify gaps in children's learning and implements plans to ensure that children receive the support they need to make good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She can identify issues that may mean children's welfare is at risk and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Children's safety is of the upmost importance to the childminder. She checks her home regularly for possible risks and takes appropriate action to ensure that it remains a safe place for children. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with any other early years settings that children may attend in the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enthusiastically joins children in their play. She follows children's interests and provides activities that excite, motivate and help them to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children to develop their communication, social and physical skills well. She encourages children to count and recognise shapes as they play. The childminder extends children's understanding of mathematical vocabulary. For example, she encourages children to use words such as 'tall' and 'short' to describe the towers they build using blocks. Children delight in sharing stories. They cuddle up to the childminder and become engrossed in favourite books, turning the pages and talking about what they can see in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs and interests. Children show they feel safe and secure in her presence and she motivates them well. The childminder is an effective role model. She gently and consistently supports children to manage their behaviour. Children are aware of the childminder's expectations and behave well. The childminder is aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and ensures that children follow good hygiene procedures. For example, she talks to them about why they must wash their hands before eating the healthy meals she provides. The childminder develops children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in a variety of ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and curious learners. They enthusiastically make the most of the activities provided. The very youngest children are excited by their learning and keen to share this with the childminder. For instance, they show high levels of concentration as they use containers and play with water outdoors. Children make good progress from what they know and can already do when they first start at the setting. They develop a range of important skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497969 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1045402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wigan. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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