Smith, Josie

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder values the significance of training to raise the quality of her teaching and the provision. She understands the importance of evaluating her practice and gaining the views from people who use her service, such as children and parents. n The childminder shows through discussion that she understands how young children learn. She explains how she will utilise observation, planning and assessment documentation, monitor children's progress and identify the next steps in their learning. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a thorough knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and knows how to identify if a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns that she may have. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and secure environment. n The childminder has robust plans in place to support children's healthy development. This includes providing daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She shows an

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astute awareness of the importance of helping children to develop confidence, self-care skills and independence. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working with parents. She describes how she intends to share information with parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home and to keep them fully informed of their child's progress. n The childminder explains the necessity to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She describes how she will support children to play alongside each other, share and take turns. She fully understands the importance of promoting an inclusive environment that celebrates people's differences.

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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 viewed all areas of the setting that will be used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector and childminder reviewed and discussed how the childminder evaluates

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her provision, and looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household, the childminder's policies and procedures, and other documentation used for childminding. n The inspector saw a variety of toys, resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322807 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10066792 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Wigan. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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