Dickinson, Helen

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of child development. She understands how children learn and describes how she will observe, assess and plan for children's individual next steps in order to support their progress. She describes how she will provide the children with meaningful and enjoyable activities linked to their interests. She explains how she will work closely with parents to find out children's individual starting points and knows the importance of sharing any concerns. n The childminder describes how she provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children, indoors and outdoors. She explains how her resources are plentiful and are organised to support children's independent choice in play. Children will be given opportunities to be involved in risk assessing their own play and develop an understanding of fire and road safety. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy

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lifestyles. She describes the benefit of taking children outside daily. The childminder discusses how she will ensure children benefit from fresh air and exercise. She describes how this supports children's social development, physical well-being and deepens children's understanding of how to care for their own mental health. n The childminder explains how she will manage children's behaviour, describing how she will help them to have good manners, build positive relationships and respect each other's differences. The childminder describes how she intends to manage children's behaviour, using consistent, age-appropriate strategies that support children's understanding of right from wrong. n The childminder demonstrates how she will create an inclusive environment. She explains the importance of children developing skills to support independence. The childminder understands how to support children with special educational

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needs and/or disabilities and discusses how she will spend time helping children to have a sense of belonging when they first attend. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will regularly share updates with parents to provide children with a consistent approach across her setting and their home. The childminder describes how she will provide a variety of information to parents, including how to keep children safe online. n The experienced childminder describes how she has established links with a local primary school. She recognises the importance of reviewing her childminding practice, to help her improve her service, and how she will gather the views of parents and children.

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This provision meets requirements

12 February 2025 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 322609 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10368521 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 8 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Winstanley, Wigan. She operates from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held a number of conversations with the childminder about the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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12 February 2025 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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12 February 2025 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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