Childminder EY466959

Inspection date 11 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 July 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 The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and settled in her care and explore the setting with confidence. Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and each other. n The childminder completes regular and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She closely monitors the progress children make and uses this to support children with their next steps in learning. n Children make choices in what they would like to do from a wide range of resources. The childminder plays alongside them. She listens to their ideas and asks questions to help promote children's thinking skills. n Children have lots of opportunities to explore the world around them. The childminder plans regular trips that create opportunities for children to make new friendships within their groups. n At times, the childminder does not develop the opportunities that arise to support and

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This provision is good

extend children's early mathematics skills to an even higher level. n Although the childminder works very closely with parents to meet children's care needs, she does not consistently involve them in fully promoting their children's learning at home.

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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 provide more opportunities for all children to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts n develop further the exchange of information with all parents about how they can appropriately support their child's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector considered views from parents through written feedback provided.

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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 to keep children safe from harm. She knows what to do should she have any child protection concerns or if an allegation was made against a household member. The childminder reflects accurately on her provision and identifies areas of her practice to focus on when improving outcomes for children. When children attend another provision, she shares information on their development with other providers to support continuity in children's care and learning. She meets regularly with other childminders and is a member of online childminding groups. This supports her to keep her early years knowledge up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses children's interests to plan enjoyable activities. For instance, children with a strong interest in superheroes thoroughly enjoy dressing up and role play. The childminder supports children's developing communication, social and physical skills very well. She skilfully interacts with children and models new words that help to extend their understanding, vocabulary and listening skills. The childminder provides a good balance in her teaching. She knows when to support children closely and when to stand back and allow them to explore and develop their own ideas. For example, children enjoy playing with dough and using tools. They develop their small-muscle skills as they squeeze, roll and make 'snakes' with the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle into the childminder's home quickly. They are happy, calm and confident. Children are independent and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in their environment. Children play alongside each other well. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. The childminder proactively prepares children, both emotionally and with regard to their independence skills, for the move on to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and share their ideas and thoughts with other children and adults. They are developing the skills they will need as they prepare for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has developed a well-organised learning environment to support children's independence and choice. They confidently select from a range of high-quality resources and follow their own ideas as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466959 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10106169 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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