Childminder EY544346

Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is dedicated to her professional childcare role. She routinely reflects on her practice and identifies precise targets to improve, incorporating the views of children and parents. This impacts positively on the quality of service delivered. n The childminder implements highly effective risk assessment procedures. Children's safety and welfare are given the utmost priority. The childminder is particularly vigilant about the safe supervision of children. Children play and learn in a safe, clean and secure family home. n The childminder observes and tracks children's progress. She carefully plans relevant activities with specific learning objectives to support the next step in children's learning. The childminder is highly informed about children's stage of development and knowledgeable regarding how young children learn. This combination of skills contributes to good-quality teaching. Children make good progress.

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The provision is good

n Children are happy, relaxed and content. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and lavishes them with genuine affection and praise. This contributes to children's high level of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet identified a targeted plan for her ongoing and extended professional development to extend the quality of teaching and learning even further. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to help children, including the very youngest children, understand how to keep themselves safe.

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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

n strengthen plans for professional development and raise the quality of teaching to the very highest level n help all children learn about how to manage their own personal safety.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with childminder at appropriate times during inspection. She looked at documentation, including the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows how to escalate concerns to relevant agencies to help protect children's welfare. The childminder is committed to building positive relationships with parents and families. She recognises the value of effective partnership working and strives to achieve this. This contributes to consistent care routines and learning opportunities for children. Parents and grandparents speak very highly of the service they receive. Furthermore, the childminder creates excellent links with other professionals. For instance, she enjoys fabulous relationships with local teachers and proactively shares information relating to children's preferences and progress. This promotes collaborative working relationships and aids a smooth transition when children move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder prepares a range of challenging, age-appropriate activities. Children remain motivated, enthused and enjoy their learning. For instance, young children curiously explore a range of natural resources, such as cones and sponges. Young children use their senses and play imaginatively. They develop concentration, extend their ideas and become deeply engaged. The programme of activities supports children's good progress. The childminder is a good role model. She knows children very well and guides their learning through her considered and targeted teaching. For example, babies are encouraged to roll different-weighted balls. Children are further challenged to throw balls increasing distances. They develop physical coordination and begin to think and solve problems independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy an array of interesting trips and outings within the local community to help enrich their learning and social experiences. The childminder ensures outings are age appropriate to maximise enjoyment. For instance, children make new friends and learn about the wider world around them during outings to playgroups, museums, farms and indoor soft-play centres. Children are social, confident and self-assured. Children enjoy a varied menu to promote healthy eating. This contributes to children's good physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence. They are inquisitive and keen to investigate new situations. They approach challenge with a positive attitude. Children develop their emerging communication skills well. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire necessary skills for the next stage in their learning and prepare well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544346 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10073828

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Atherton, Wigan. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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