Childminder 322830

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to maintain a safe and secure environment for children. She is clear about the importance of maintaining a detailed, accurate record of children's attendance to help her promote the safety of children. n The childminder recognises the positive impact of gradual settling-in procedures to focus on children's well-being and to help her to build close emotional bonds with them. She explains the approach she intends to take to ensure children of various ages are supported effectively. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She has a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting where children's unique achievements are celebrated. The childminder understands the importance of forming strong partnerships with parents. She knows to promote a two-way flow of information-

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sharing with them, such as through daily diaries and discussions, to meet children's care and learning needs from the outset. n The childminder is highly experienced. She talks about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322830 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10066772 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Atherton. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the childminder intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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We carried out this inspection 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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