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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this childminder's home. They show they feel comfortable as they choose from the activities that the childminder provides and invite the childminder to play with them. Parents trust this warm and welcoming childminder and comment that she has 'provided a second home' for their children. They say their children are 'safe, loved and well cared for'.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports all children well, including those who speak English as an additional language, to achieve and make good progress. She uses her good knowledge and understanding of children's development to challenge their learning. For example, the childminder teaches children to count, identify numbers and use mathematical language during baking activities. The childminder plans a wide range of activities that are led by the seasons and cultural events. For example, at springtime, children learn about the lifecycle of a chicken. They observe chicks hatching from eggs in an incubator.

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The provision is good

The childminder is firm and consistent with her approach to children's behaviour. She supports children to understand unsafe behaviours. For example, she reminds them why they should sit properly and not swing on a chair. This helps children to comply with the clear rules and boundaries.

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n Children show a keen interest in reading books. The childminder reads stories to the children as they turn the pages and show an interest in the pictures. She encourages the children to identify the animals in the pictures to check their knowledge and teaches them new vocabulary, such as 'daffodil'. This supports children's communication, language and literacy skills effectively. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She learns specific words in their home language to support children's basic care needs. The childminder engages in conversations with children and continually narrates their play. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress from their starting points. n Children are provided with healthy food choices, such as fruit and yogurt for snack and vegetable soup for lunch. They also help to prepare their food. For example, they chop the vegetables to make the soup and bake cakes for

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dessert. This supports children's understanding of where food comes from. n The childminder arranges regular outings to support her planned learning. Children enjoy a wide variety of trips both in the local community and further afield. For example, they go to playgroups, parks and music classes. Opportunities, such as these, help children to understand the world around them and enable them to socialise with larger groups of children, in readiness for

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14 April 2025 school. n Parents comment on how well the childminder keeps them fully informed about their children's achievements. They feel that she is a great role model to their children and say she 'radiates positive energy and is always smiling'. This good partnership working creates a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning. n Children take part in activities that teach them how to brush their teeth effectively. Furthermore, some children have visited the dentist with the childminder, and she shares with parents the importance of taking their children to the dentist. This supports children to understand the importance of good oral hygiene. n Children learn about being healthy. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to be out in the fresh air as they go on various outings. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before taking part in baking activities and eating

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their snacks. However, she has not considered introducing handwashing after nappy changes to support good handwashing routines even further. n The childminder is enthusiastic about her professional development. For example, she has recently completed training in autism awareness and behaviour management. Additionally, she seeks further training to enhance her knowledge on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n help children to develop more understanding about handwashing after nappy changes to continue to promote healthy messages at an earlier age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2700277 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10376080 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Wigan. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder offers the government funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 April 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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Inspection activities

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