Childminder EY501118

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 November 2018

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n Although improving, the quality of teaching and learning is not consistently good. Children are given too few opportunities to develop their skills across some areas of learning and development. As a consequence, they are not making good progress. n The childminder does not fully support children's independence and ability to explore their immediate environment. For example, she has a suitable range of activities and resources, but these are stored in boxes and cupboards and are not easily accessible to children. As a result, children cannot follow through their own ideas and select resources without asking for help. n The childminder has accessed some training and support, which has helped her to improve her observations and assessments of children. However, her knowledge of how children learn and develop is not secure. Furthermore, the childminder is not aware of what needs to be included in the progress check for children aged between two and

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This is a provision that requires improvement

three years. This is a legal requirement.

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It has the following strengths

n Children respond warmly to the childminder's nurturing approach. She is kind, caring and attentive to children's care needs. For example, the childminder soothes babies to sleep with their comfort blankets. At other times, she shows a keen interest in what children say, which boosts their confidence and encourages them to talk. n The childminder has made progress since the previous inspection. She has addressed all safeguarding actions to ensure children's safety. Furthermore, she has accurately identified areas that still need to develop and demonstrates a passion to improve.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date gain greater awareness of what needs to be included in the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 07/06/2019

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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 increase knowledge and skills of the learning and development requirements n provide increased opportunities for children to develop their independence skills n ensure the quality of teaching is consistently good, to enhance further children's learning and progress across all areas of learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including child protection policies. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home where childcare is provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is accurate in her self-evaluation and acutely aware that aspects of her provision require improvement. The childminder is proactive in her approach and is working hard to make the changes. For example, she has made strong links with local childminders to garner ideas and suggestions to support children's learning and development. This is very much work in progress but suggests she has capacity to make continuous improvements. Nevertheless, the childminder has made significant progress in safeguarding. All areas of her home are safe and ensure children's safety. The childminder has also accessed child protection training, which has greatly increased her knowledge of safeguarding matters. For example, following training on 'county lines', the childminder is confident in the procedures to follow if she suspects a child or family member is vulnerable or at risk of child exploitation. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills well, for example, by speaking to them and introducing new words. As a result, children develop good language and engage in lively chatter. However, the childminder has not focused as sharply on wider learning opportunities. For example, she does not consistently teach children early literacy skills or help them to develop an awareness of technology. Consequently, children do not make strong progress in these areas of learning. The childminder has started to observe and assess children's capabilities. However, she has limited knowledge of what needs to be included in the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children do not have enough opportunities to make choices, which inhibits their growing independence. However, children are extremely happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They behave well and older children are considerate to the needs of babies as they share their toys. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and works with parents to ensure their children's packed lunches from home are nutritious. This partnership working helps children learn about good food choices. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they venture on regular outings, such as 'toddle walks' in the community and trips to the farm. Children's health and well-being are assured because the childminder adopts good hygiene practices. For example, the childminder ensures that children thoroughly wash their hands after petting the farm animals and as a precaution, she also uses antibacterial wipes.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Outcomes for children are not yet good due to weaknesses in teaching, learning and assessments. Despite these gaps, children are developing some key skills that will help their future learning. For example, babies develop their physical skills as they eagerly explore the childminder's home. Older children engage in active learning as they play imaginatively with toy cars. They recognise some colours and are beginning to count, which supports their early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501118 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10086413 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2018

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wigan, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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