Childminder in Wigan

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and what constitutes a concern. There are clear procedures in place for referring concerns about children or other adults to the relevant professionals. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to plan a broad and balanced curriculum. She knows how to identify gaps in children's learning and plan activities that help to develop children's skills. The childminder plans learning experiences that capture children's interests to help them stay engaged. n Partnership working with parents is a priority for the childminder. She understands how to work with parents to share information about children's learning and development. The childminder has clear procedures in place for establishing a two-way flow of information to provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to support children to understand rules and

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boundaries. She has firm expectations for behaviour and understands how to adapt these to suit children's different age and stage of development. For instance, the childminder will focus on distraction techniques for younger children. n The childminder provides broad experiences to teach children about people who are different from themselves. She celebrates a variety of different festivals and cultural celebrations. The childminder understands that taking children into the local community to meet new people will help them to learn about similarities and differences. n The childminder understands the different ways to prepare children for their move to school. Her curriculum includes a focus on children's personal, social and emotional skills. For instance, children will learn to make friends, follow instructions and tend to their own personal care needs. n The childminder is reflective and dedicated to providing high-quality care for

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children. She works closely with her co-childminder to evaluate the provision and make any necessary changes. The childminder completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid, to help keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 322784 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10276162 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 2 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Leigh, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the setting and discussed how the setting is organised. n Leadership and management discussions were held with the childminder. Documentation relating to the suitability of people living and working on the premises was checked. The inspector looked at qualification certificates and paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder demonstrated, through discussion, how she continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

15 March 2023 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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