Rachel Louise Coleman

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The highly experienced and knowledgeable childminder provides an inviting environment in which children can flourish. The children form deep attachments with her, which supports their confidence and self-assurance in moving between activities. Children benefit from an array of opportunities to visit many different places. For example, they go to forest school, where they can go pond dipping and explore the natural environment. They visit parks and gardens, and museums, where they can explore historic sites. The childminder expertly weaves planning into these experiences, giving children opportunities to learn about life cycles and seasonal changes. Children excitedly recall what they have learned on their outings, talking about the bugs they have seen in the woods, and the importance of being gentle with them.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceptionally high expectations for children's learning. Children's focus and engagement in activities is wonderful, and they spend long periods of time deeply engaged in play. They confidently build on what they already know and can do, and practise these skills in their play. Children benefit from opportunities to socialise with other children at local playgroups and when meeting with other childminders. This helps them to practise social skills, communication, and sharing and turn taking in different situations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a bespoke and sequential curriculum which supports children's individual needs and interests. She completes robust observations and assessments of children's progress to identify where there are any gaps in their learning and what their next steps are. This helps children to make exceptional progress in their learning. n The childminder has meticulous attention to detail when planning and implementing her curriculum. She tailors activities and experiences to children's individual needs, while ensuring differentiation between the different age groups and providing opportunities to extend learning where needed. As such, children are constantly engaged in meaningful learning. n The childminder provides exceptional support for children who speak English as an additional language. She engages with parents and other local services to ensure they receive any help they require to be able to fully participate and feel

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included. This provides all children with full access to the curriculum and they achieve their full potential. n The childminder focuses on developing children's communication and language. She exposes them to new words, songs, stories, and rhymes at every opportunity to extend their vocabulary. She takes opportunities that arise to extend their learning further and provide opportunities for discussion and recall

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22 May 2025 about previous learning. This means that she is confident that children are secure in their understanding. n The childminder promotes politeness and manners through general conversations with the children, modelling 'please' and 'thank you' when sharing toys and taking turns. She models high levels of respect for each other and for the childminder. As such, children have high expectations for their own behaviour and that of others. n Parents are extremely happy with the care this childminder provides for their children. They comment on the exceptional, wide range of experiences she offers, including visits to the airport to watch the planes, and to animal sanctuaries, which enables children to learn about the world around them. n Parents comment on the robust sharing of information, which enables them to feel fully informed about their child's day, their routines, and their learning. They discuss policies and procedures that are shared to keep them informed of

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changes and amendments. The childminder involves parents in every stage of their child's learning journey. She provides in-depth information about the activities and opportunities she is planning, and how this will support children in moving forwards in their learning. n The childminder reflects on her own practice to ensure she makes improvements and offers high-quality teaching and learning that is tailored to children's needs. The childminder continually builds on her knowledge to develop and embed new approaches into her practice. This provides children with high-quality learning and teaching, which meets their individual needs.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440519 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10394035 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 5 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Golborne, Warrington. She occasionally works with an assistant. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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22 May 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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