Childminder in Wigan

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a positive approach to managing behaviour to help promote children's emotional well-being. She describes how she plans to provide children with lots of praise and encouragement, and respect their individuality. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to enhancing her knowledge and skills by completing regular training. The childminder has all the required documentation in place to support the effective management of her provision. n The childminder knows how to plan suitable learning opportunities for individual children. She understands how to monitor children's learning and development and adapt activities to ensure children make good progress. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children and has attended appropriate training. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about children's welfare and if an allegation is raised against her or anyone else in the

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household. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and working in partnership with parents to improve her provision.

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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 322699 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10132573 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Atherton. She operates from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she intends to provide activities and experiences that support children's learning. n The childminder shared her processes for self-evaluation and her improvement plan. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to view the premises and areas of the home that will be used for childminding, including the outdoor area and available resources. n The inspector viewed a selection of policies and procedures that the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of suitability checks.

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17 March 2020 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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17 March 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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