Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 28 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's independence so they are confident to play and explore the environment. They are happy and feel safe in her home.  The childminder plans varied and challenging activities to help children develop. She supports children's emerging communication and language skills by modelling correct pronunciation and repeating words back to them. As a result, children make good progress in this aspect of their learning.  Children behave well as the childminder encourages respect for others, provides a calm environment and acts as a good role model.  The childminder has made an accurate evaluation of her strengths and weaknesses; this enables her to improve and focus her own development to benefit the children she cares for.  Well-established partnerships with parents ensure they are kept well informed of their child's progress. A regular exchange of information ensures that activities provided

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This provision is good

follow children’s interests and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has arrangements in place to check children's progress. However, a new system recently introduced is not clear enough to ensure checking is thorough.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to establish the arrangements for checking children's progress so that tracking across all learning areas is clearer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the provider, as well as her self-evaluation form.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day and from information included in the providers records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminders good understanding of her role in promoting children’s learning enables them to make good progress. Children’s achievements and development are successfully assessed when they are two-years-old. This means the childminder knows if she is providing appropriate challenge or if there are any gaps in development. Space to play freely, explore and select activities means children develop curiosity and learn to experiment confidently. They enjoy investigating by making marks with their fingers in paint. Toy boxes are used for climbing into and children persist when they get stuck while trying to climb out again. The childminder encourages them to take risks. Numbers are used in everyday routines to promote learning. Children have uninterrupted time to play, join community activities and understand their world; looking out of the window at passing tractors. As a result of skilful teaching children make good progress in their learning; this

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who attend. This is good

prepares them well for the next stage in their development.

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good

Children are effectively supported as detailed information from parents enables the childminder to provide familiar routines. Children’s confidence develops as they begin to concentrate on tasks, such as puzzles for extended periods. They develop good social skills sitting at the table when eating and using manners well. Children become familiar with change, such as moving to a new setting, when they visit local schools with the childminder. With encouragement, younger children develop independence by learning to take their own socks off, and feeding themselves. Good hygiene practices are promoted as the youngest children learn to clean their own hands before snack. Outdoor play helps them to be active, promotes a healthy lifestyle and engage in physical play.

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provision is good

Children are kept safe through a good assessment of risk and clear understanding of safeguarding procedures. Accurate evaluation of her provision and plans for future learning are well targeted for ongoing improvement. The childminder makes good use of support offered by the local authority and reads articles on childcare websites, using the information to enrich her work. She provides daily information to parents about children’s activities and encourages them to view children's learning records. Regular requests for information about children’s interests and achievements at home, enables good partnership working. This also ensures parents have regular updates about their children's progress. Parents report that the childminder consistently builds on what their children already know and has a ‘brilliant rapport’ with them. Children’s development is checked regularly. However, the newly introduced system to track children's progress is not clear

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provision is good

enough to ensure that all learning areas are equally observed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428260 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1006337 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her son in a house in the Grappenhall area of Cheshire. The ground floor and rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification and operates all year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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