Childminder in Wigan

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and comfortable in the care of this childminder. Children start their day excited to explore the activities that the childminder has planned to their interests. The childminder encourages children to learn new words. She helps them to remember what they have already learned. Young children find their favourite stories. They turn the pages and lift the flaps correctly. They point to the snake and say 'hiss!' and roar when they find the lion. This helps children to develop enjoyment in stories and learning language. Children roll different-sized balls down long tubes repetitively. They show excitement when they see how far the balls roll along the floor. This helps children to develop their hand-eye coordination at an early age.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages them to use their manners. Children have developed affectionate relationships with the childminder. They share their play and activities and seek comfort from her when they feel tired. Children have developed a very good sense of belonging with the childminder. Children show they feel safe at the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder focuses on building children's confidence and ability in communicating. They revisit favourite stories throughout their play. The childminder extends their learning and models correct language. They name farm animals and make popping sounds for the fish. This helps children to embed their learning through repetitive play and to build on what they already know. n Children develop their physical skills and spatial awareness well. They use wheeled ride-on toys confidently as they manoeuvre around obstacles. They use the nearby playing field to run and play ball. This increases their mobility and keeps them active. This helps children to develop awareness of what their bodies can do. n Children enjoy visits to the local park and farm. Although this helps them to have different experiences, it does not fully support children to experience the diverse nature of the local community. This does not help children to learn more

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need to do better?

about other cultures or begin to understand differences and similarities in themselves and others. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to understand how to play well. She encourages turn taking as children move cars around the garage track. Children listen to the childminder and understand what she says to them. Children have time to listen, think and respond to the childminder. This helps children to develop concentration and attention in what they are doing. n The childminder supports children to do things for themselves. She helps them

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13 September 2022 to wash their hands ready for their snack time. Children collect their own snack and confidently feed themselves. They know when they have had enough to eat and drink. This helps children to become aware of their own needs and to develop independence in what they can do. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to access support and works with parents to ensure good outcomes for children. This helps children to make expected progress in all areas of learning. n Parents are very happy with the care and education their child receives. They report that their child takes part in a variety of activities and are progressing well. They say they are fully informed of their child's development. They have regular updates about this from the childminder. They say their children are happy and safe with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of what would make her concerned about a child's safety and well-being and any concerns about other adults working with children. She knows the correct way to report any concerns. The childminder has relevant safeguarding training and knowledge, including how to identify signs of radicalisation and domestic abuse. The setting is very well maintained and clean, and hygiene processes are very well embedded. There are effective systems in place to ensure unauthorised adults do not collect children.

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should:

n help children to learn about the diverse community they live in, so they understand differences and similarities in themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475115 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10219809 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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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Astley area of Wigan, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and childminder undertook a learning walk of the setting and discussed the intent and implementation of the curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents about their experiences of care, education and involvement at the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation and evaluated practice to assess the quality of teaching and learning. n The childminder and inspector held discussions to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes, self-evaluation and training. n Assessments of children's progress from their starting points were discussed with the childminder to evaluate the impact of the curriculum on outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2022 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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Inspection activities

13 September 2022 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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