Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 7 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides activities based on children's individual interests, in order to engage them.  The childminder records detailed observations of children's learning and conducts regular assessments of their progress. This enables her to quickly identify areas in which children may require additional support.  Children are confident and self-assured. They benefit from close relationships with the childminder, who knows them well and respects them as individuals.  Children have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles as the childminder provides a healthy and balanced diet, plenty of opportunities for physical exercise and clear explanations about hygiene routines.  The childminder has created a warm and welcoming learning environment. Children can access a wide range of resources that reflect different cultures and abilities, and remain

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This provision is good

engaged in their play.  The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with parents. She promotes a continuous approach to children's care and learning between their home and her setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the correct procedures to follow if concerned about a child's welfare, in order to protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During planned activities, the childminder occasionally misses some of the opportunities to extend children's emerging interests.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence and self-care skills.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend children's spontaneous learning, by recognising and responding to their emerging interests during planned activities  help children to develop their self-care skills more effectively, for example, by giving them more time and opportunities for them to try things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas, and jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including children's learning records, policies, registers of attendance and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed her self-evaluation form.  The inspector considered the views of parents, including those recorded by the childminder.  The inspector sampled evidence of the childminder's qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning, due to good quality teaching. The childminder has recently obtained a level three qualification, which has enhanced her knowledge and understanding of children's learning further. Children enjoy engaging in a variety of activities. They learn about the natural world as they pick leaves to feed the childminder's pet rabbit. Children's imaginative play is supported as they use a variety of familiar resources, such as dolls or toy lawn mowers to make sense of the world around them. The childminder asks good quality questions during children's play and role models vocabulary well. For example, she introduces counting when young children hide in a tunnel. However, the childminder is sometimes less effective in extending children's emerging interests during planned activities. For example, as children are focused on emptying and filling containers during water play, the childminder occasionally tries to

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who attend. This is good

divert them to look at and talk about some of the other resources.

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good

Children are provided with consistent messages about their safety and behaviour. The childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments in order to identify and minimise any potential hazards within the environment. She enables children to take some managed risks, which helps them to learn about their own safety. The childminder helps children to settle by exploring their likes, dislikes, existing skills and their unique needs. She has frequent communication with children's parents about their care and developmental needs. Children show they are developing the attitudes which prepare them well for their next stage of learning, or the move to school. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, when children are trying to put their own shoes on, the childminder is sometimes too quick to intervene, rather than allowing the children time to try doing

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provision is good

The childminder is a reflective practitioner and has systems in place to consider the views of parents and children. She is able to identify aspects of the provision which could be further developed and her commitment to professional development is evident. The childminder maintains links with other professionals that helps her to understand and implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. The childminder is aware of requirements which help to keep children safe from harm. For example, she has had all adults living in her home vetted to evidence their suitability. The childminder shows a good understanding of developing relationships with parents and other professionals to promote information sharing. She is aware of the need to consult with parents prior to conducting the progress check for children aged between two and three years, so that this can be shared with the appropriate professionals. Furthermore,

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provision is good

parents report positively on the quality of care provided for their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225160 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 869867 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates in term time only from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.15pm. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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