Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she is reflective. She values feedback and information provided by children, parents and other professionals. The childminder continually develops her knowledge. She attends regular training to help her to maintain her skills and improve the provision for children. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to ensure her home is a safe place for children to play. She understands potential indicators of abuse and she is able to implement local reporting procedures. n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's progress and she has developed a system of recording the progress that children make. When she has cared for young children previously, the childminder has successfully shared and used information from parents to help her to plan activities that promote what children need to learn next. n The childminder understands how to plan and organise interesting and developmentally

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appropriate opportunities which help children learn. She demonstrates good awareness of how to help children develop positive attitudes and behaviour, in addition to other key skills needed in readiness for their learning in school. n The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to promoting children's welfare. She recognises the importance of discussing each child's individual care needs at the start. She understands how to robustly plan to help to meet children's medical needs and to promote inclusive provision for all children.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder. She discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements, looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of training and suitability. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. She discussed risk assessment and observed the organisation of the space and equipment inside and outside. n The inspector discussed the learning and development requirements and considered

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the childminder's understanding of how to implement them. n The inspector spoke with older children who were present and considered how the childminder offers an inclusive provision for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431779 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10066803 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 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Tyldesley area of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The childminder operates during term time only, from 7.15am to 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 5.15pm on Monday to Thursday. On Friday, the childminder operates from 7.15am to 8.45am.

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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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