Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 August 2015 14 September 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are progressing well because the childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and teaching is good. She has a relevant qualification and uses this knowledge to provide children with exciting and challenging play which covers all areas of learning.  The childminder carries out precise observations and assessments of children's progress. She accurately identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans next steps to support children's further development.  The childminder works very well with other professionals to ensure children's individual requirements are fully met. She shares documentation about children's learning with other early years providers and regularly shares good practice with other childminders.  The childminder promotes children's health and safety very well. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and supervises children well, in order to keep them

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This provision is good

safe. She understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder talks with parents each day and shares children's assessment records regularly to help parents support learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best possible use of opportunities for children to develop their recognition of written numerals and letters.

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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 good use of opportunities for children to learn to recognise numbers and letters.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the children and the childminder.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector took account of written parental feedback.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector sampled documentation, children's records and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers a well-balanced programme of adult-led and child-initiated activities and adapts her teaching methods to suit the different ages of children attending. The childminder plans opportunities for children to build on their existing knowledge and skills. Children are supported to develop the skills and confidence they need to be ready for starting nursery and school. Children are motivated to learn. They are developing a can do attitude, as they are encouraged to problem solve and test out their ideas. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. Children are confident talking to others and are developing their use of language because they are given opportunities to both speak and listen during activities and daily routines. The childminder continually talks to children, asks relevant questions and introduces new vocabulary. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to see written numerals and letters to help further support

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who attend. This is good

their emerging interest in numeracy and literacy.

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outstanding

Children thrive in this welcoming, relaxed, stable environment. Their emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported, because the childminder is calm, kind and sensitive in supporting their individual needs. She skilfully uses regular praise and encouragement and models acceptable behaviour, developing children's confidence and self-esteem. This helps children to form strong emotional attachments with her and they feel extremely safe and secure. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe through gentle reminders as they play and through regular instruction. Children demonstrate an awareness of others. In particular, they ensure that smaller toys are kept away from those younger. They describe how they must pick up smaller items from the floor so babies and young children do not put them in their mouths and hurt themselves. The childminder helps children gain an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles through a range of

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outstanding

activities and opportunities in which children take part in enthusiastically. Children are active outdoors each day, developing their physical skills extremely well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well- being are in place and are successfully implemented. The childminder tracks children's progress and the activities they take part in. She carefully plans for children's individual learning which helps children make good, steady progress. The childminder regularly obtains the views of parents to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. Written feedback from parents is extremely complimentary. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice using feedback from parents and children to identify any areas for improvement or change. She attends regular training to support the continual improvements to her provision and ensure the best outcomes for children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314910 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 868275 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the Birchwood area of Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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