Childminder 318378

Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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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This provision is good

n Children behave well for their ages. The childminder consistently encourages their positive behaviour and good manners. She supports children to learn about cooperative play and good sharing. n The childminder takes frequent opportunities, during routines and in children's play, to focus on nurturing their independence skills. n Children's interests and fascinations underpin their learning. The childminder has a good understanding of what experiences to provide for children to support their good development. n The childminder observes children as she plays with them. She asks a good range of questions and encourages children to think and solve simple problems. n The childminder helps children to develop positive attitudes towards others. She helps them to understand about similarities and differences between themselves and others and they learn about diversity. n The childminder knows children well and she monitors their development. She provides

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This provision is good

experiences that help to narrow any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder is motivated to provide the best care for children. She gathers the views of parents and the local authority to support her good self-evaluation. n The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough to help her to raise her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 enhance professional development even further to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help keep children safe. The childminder takes effective steps to safeguard children when other people are living on site. She ensures that any hazards are minimised and environments are safe for children to play in. The childminder focuses strongly on ensuring that children's welfare needs are consistently met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages in pretend play with children and encourages their vivid imaginations. Children show deep engagement in role play. The childminder offers great support to help their communication and language skills to develop. She listens to children and responds to them, modelling the correct articulation of words for them to hear. The childminder provides a narrative as children play and encourages their attention to detail. She nurtures children's curiosity and helps them to ask questions to find things out. The childminder introduces mathematical vocabulary to children as they play. For example, they learn about words, such as, 'more', 'less' and 'empty' as they transport soil around the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and settled in the childminder's care. They have great fun and share strong bonds with her. The childminder follows children's interests and gives them opportunities to explore. Children have lots of choice about their play and they confidently access toys and equipment. They are highly independent in completing routine tasks and as they play. The childminder supports children's physical well-being particularly well. She uses children's enthusiasm for outdoor learning to build on the good progress they make indoors. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills, such as when visiting toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good confidence and strong self-esteem. They love to sing and dance. Children learn how to access music using technology during their play. They like to be creative, especially through messy play experiences. Children particularly enjoy playing in the garden and are highly active outdoors. They make marks and sound out the letters in their names. Children undertake self-care and hygiene routines independently. They enjoy taking on small responsibilities, such as working together to set the table for lunch. Children are well prepared for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318378 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10069879 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Golborne near Warrington. She provides childcare from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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