Childminder in Wigan

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their activities but sometimes do not profit from the childminder's curriculum. The childminder has not thought carefully enough about some of the key information that children need to learn. This is because the childminder does not take enough steps to improve her knowledge of teaching the areas of learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Despite these weaknesses, children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel happy and safe in the childminder's welcoming home. They arrive eager to see which of their friends have already arrived so they can play together. Children enthusiastically explore the activities that the childminder has thoughtfully set out, such as a pretend shop and ice- cream parlour. The childminder talks with and listens carefully to the children as they play and explore. Children and babies have a trusting relationship with the childminder and love to approach her for cuddles.

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The provision requires improvement

Children learn some of the behaviours that the childminder expects of them. For example, they are polite and sometimes play together cooperatively. They remove their shoes when coming in from outside to help keep the house clean. The childminder supports young children sensitively so they begin to learn to share resources.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder gives high priority to children becoming independent, confident learners, there are gaps in her curriculum. She has not given enough thought to some important skills and knowledge that children need, such as in literacy. This means that children are not consistently well prepared for their future learning in school. n The childminder does not give enough attention to improving her own understanding of all the areas of learning. She has failed to seek out professional development and training to improve the quality of learning for children. This means that children do not learn as well as they could in some of the curriculum. n Sometimes, the childminder does not think carefully enough about activities that will support children's individual development. At times, she provides activities and resources that are too advanced for babies to play with, such as wax crayons. However, at other times, the childminder provides meaningful

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need to do better?

resources for children to use and explore. The quality of education for children is variable. n The childminder ensures that children have access to the outdoors every day. For instance, children relish the regular outings that she organises to a local play area. The childminder supports children to develop their large-muscle

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16 August 2023 movements and build up their core strength, including through climbing and running. n At times, the childminder talks gently with children and is responsive to their ideas for play activities. Children enjoy choosing from the wide selection of books that the childminder provides. However, the childminder does not make effective use of these books to help children learn new words. Additionally, at times, the childminder gives children too many instructions and directions when she speaks with them. This does not help the children to develop conversation skills well. n Parents are pleased with their choice of bringing their children to the childminder's homely environment. The childminder learns from parents about children's interests before they start at her provision. This helps the childminder to provide learning activities that children are keen to use, such as the messy play and sand in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder cares for children with SEND well. She makes effective links with parents to ensure that she meets these children's needs. The childminder ensures that children with SEND are fully included in all aspects of her provision. This helps children to feel valued and accepted. n The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children. For example, she provides a range of fruit and home-made wraps with different fillings. Children learn about making healthy lifestyle choices. n The childminder has close relationships with the children and models caring approaches well. In the main, she successfully helps children to learn how to be kind to their friends. Children are beginning to adopt the behaviours and attitudes they need.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a well-informed knowledge of how to keep children safe. She undertakes safeguarding training to ensure that she can spot the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is knowledgeable about what she must do if she becomes concerned about a child in her care. She fully understands her responsibility to report any allegations about herself or any other adult in her household to the relevant agencies. The childminder helps children know how to stay safe, for example when crossing the roads.

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Due date

16 August 2023 develop a clear understanding of the educational programmes and key knowledge that children need to learn, in particular in literacy 18/10/2023

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Due date

undertake professional development to better understand the curriculum and how to continually improve the quality of learning for children. 18/10/2023

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should:

n strengthen practice to develop, extend and sustain conversation that supports children's language and thinking n improve knowledge of how to plan ways to help children learn information in the right order so that activities are pitched at the right level for different children's developmental needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2689271 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10306619 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Atherton, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

16 August 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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Inspection activities

16 August 2023 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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