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This provision meets requirements

n The experienced childminder understands the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows the matters that she must inform Ofsted about. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of child protection matters. She shows that she can apply her knowledge to a range of circumstances. The childminder and any assistants she works with, know the action they must take if they have concerns about children's welfare. They know how to report allegations made against the childminder or a member of her household. n The childminder has well-developed knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She arranges her home in a child-friendly way and explains how the toys and resources will help her to promote children's progress and achievement. She understands child development and will sequence children's learning as they grow. n The childminder describes how she will promote children's positive behaviour

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and relationships. She will encourage children to play cooperatively and to value other people's views and ideas. n The childminder intends to seek the views of children and families who use her provision. She will use their feedback to help her to continuously reflect on and develop her practice. n The childminder describes how she will promote children's health and well-being. Her routines will include regular toothbrushing for all children. She will explain to children why this is important. The childminder describes how she will teach children to eat a balanced diet. For example, she will show children how to interpret the printed information on food packaging. n The childminder describes how she will identify and minimise risks to children in her provision. For example, she has recently renewed the worn safety net around the outdoor trampoline. This will help children to play safely. n The childminder has systems in place to keep children safe online. She will

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ensure that they are always supervised when they log into games and websites. She will teach children about the online risks that they may encounter and about what to do if they are concerned about messages that they receive. n The childminder demonstrates her clear intention to work in partnership with parents. She will ask them for details of children's health, including any allergies to particular foods. This will help the childminder to cater safely for children.

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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 322807 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10368522 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 25 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Leigh. Her provision operates term time only, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's plans for delivering a sequenced curriculum for children in her care. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's approach to identifying and minimising risks to children's health and safety. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to care for children.

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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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