Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date 17 June 2016

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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 form very warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are content and happy in her care. The childminder is attentive, kind and caring. Children enjoy the time they spend with her. n The childminder has created an environment that supports children's play and learning well. She provides a range of good-quality toys and equipment that meets children's individual needs and reflects their interests. Children independently select what they want to play with and concentrate on their chosen tasks. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care and support that their children receive. They fondly describe how happy their children are and how they look forward to attending. n The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures, which help to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes

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This provision is good

detailed risk assessments for outings and she ensures that children are closely supervised at all times. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents. However, she does not sharply focus her evaluation systems to identify clear targets to improve her provision further. n The childminder does not gather precise information about children's existing skills and abilities before they start at the setting to help promote progress from the outset.

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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 develop the current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively, to help to drive continuous improvements n gather more precise information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting.

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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. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She has attended relevant training and uses this information to ensure that she effectively implements statutory requirements. The childminder is able to recognise the possible indicators of abuse and understands the referral procedures to follow should she have concerns about children in her care. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other early years professionals. She continues to develop purposeful links to help to support children's learning and development further. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and children's progress well to ensure there are no gaps in learning. She furthers her professional development through training, carrying out her own research and sharing best practice ideas with other childminders. This helps to improve outcomes

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan activities which supports their development well. She observes children as they play and shares their progress regularly with parents. The childminder pays particular attention to supporting children's emerging language skills. She talks to children as they play, repeats key words and phrases and uses repetition to help reinforce their understanding. Children concentrate as they build a train track. The childminder demonstrates how to link pieces together and children are encouraged to 'have a go' for themselves. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children particularly enjoy imaginative play. They use pretend medical kits and pay for the petrol that they put in their toy cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures that they have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air, to develop their physical skills and well-being. Furthermore, children follow stringent hygiene procedures as they wash their hands before mealtimes. Children understand what is expected of them. They behave well because the childminder offers clear and consistent guidance, which supports them to understand right from wrong. They are supported to share and take turns as they play alongside the childminder. Children enjoy helping with small tasks. They tidy away the toys that they have been playing with, following the instructions given by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder helps children to develop the attitudes and skills which prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school. For example, she provides frequent opportunities for children to develop their social skills in group situations as they visit places in the community. Children acquire self-confidence and independence because the childminder actively encourages them to try and complete simple tasks for themselves, developing a can-do, positive attitude towards their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322789 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10066791 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Wigan. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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