Childminder EY373270

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They have secure bonds with the childminder. She is attentive to their needs and recognises each child's unique personality within her nurturing approach. Children have access to a stimulating environment, both inside and outside, and have high levels of engagement. They eagerly join in with activities planned by the childminder, which support a broad and balanced curriculum.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder's calm approach helps children to foster a positive attitude towards their learning. They choose what they would like to do next. This means children are doing things they have an interest in, which helps them to develop their growing knowledge and skills. Children enjoy a variety of sensory activities, such as rolling dough and squeezing objects during water play. This helps to build the small hand muscles needed for their future writing. Familiar routines, clear language and plenty of praise support children's development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She prompts manners and positively praises children when they are kind. Children are polite and show respect towards their peers and adults. Children are forming friendships. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate the regular updates she shares throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers valuable information from parents about what the children already know and can do when they first start at the setting. She plans exciting learning activities that engage children's interests. This supports children to make good progress given their starting points and develop the skills they need in readiness for their future learning at school. n The childminder plans trips outside the home, giving the children the chance to have new social experiences linking up with community groups and other childminders. The children have the chance to visit places of local interest, such as the beach and areas of natural beauty. Such experiences help develop the children's interaction skills and knowledge of the world around them. n The childminder encourages the children to have a love of books. For example, she reads stories to the children about sea creatures and a variety of animals.

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need to do better?

During the stories, she introduces words to describe size, colour and patterns. Children copy her words and phrases, which add to their growing vocabulary. n The children are developing knowledge of mathematics throughout the day. For instance, while playing with a collection of rubber ducks, the children count on their fingers how many of the ducks are able to swim down a pretend river. This demonstrates children have a growing understanding of using mathematical

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need to do better?

14 August 2025 language during their play. n The childminder engages enthusiastically with children during focused activities. She asks children open questions about what they are doing. For example, when melting ice, she asks them to predict what will happen. However, sometimes, when children are not able recall key knowledge, the childminder does not provide enough time for children to think and answer questions, which would deepen their understanding. n The childminder prioritises her own professional development. She regularly shares ideas with local childminders and attends training. This helps to improve her knowledge and the effective running of the setting. Consequently, this helps to improve outcomes for children. n Children follow good hygiene practices, and their growing independence is encouraged with handwashing. The childminder is a good role model. Children are becoming increasingly aware of the expectations for their conduct and

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need to do better?

respond well to consistent routines, gentle reminders and clear boundaries. n The childminder works closely with parents. They say their children enjoy 'adventures, fun and happy days' and that the childminder keeps them up to date with everything the children do. This sharing of information helps to build the important relationships between the childminder and the children's families.

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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 provide children with more time to think about and respond to questions about their learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373270 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 10394484 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Lowton, near Warrington. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed with her the learning that was taking place. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection. n A sample of policies and procedures were looked at by the inspector. These included documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and risk assessments. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

14 August 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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