Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 17 March 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a broad range of learning experiences for all children. Children are keen and motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning. They gain the necessary skills to be ready for school.  The childminder has plentiful resources that she uses to promote children's learning. Children have the time and opportunity to explore and express their own ideas. They are able to self-select the resources to direct their own play.  There is a strong ethos of working in partnerships with other settings that children attend. The childminder works collaboratively with them to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.  The childminder places a high priority on encouraging children's positive behaviour. She teaches children to be kind and respectful towards one another in the setting and when on trips to the local community.  Children's well-being is fostered very well by the kind and caring childminder. She treats

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This provision is good

all children with equal regard and meets their individual needs to a high standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored ways to consistently involve all parents in their child's learning.  Occasionally, planned, adult-led activities are not well adapted to suit younger children. As a result, their learning is not always best promoted during these times.

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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

 strengthen the system of sharing children's progress with parents so that they are fully involved in their children's learning and development  review the organisation and teaching of planned, adult-led activities to further promote younger children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date, as this is of benefit to the children. The childminder networks with other childminders to share ideas and examples of good practice. She regularly updates her safeguarding training so that she can very effectively keep children safe from harm through the robust procedures she puts in place. The childminder makes comprehensive evaluations of her practice to support continuous improvement. This has had an impact on the overall quality of the provision and her ability to maintain consistently good standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder contributes to promoting children's communication and language skills well. She ensures that her interactions with children are pitched at their level. From the beginning, the childminder creates an accurate starting point for each child by carefully observing them as they play in their first sessions. In addition, she talks to the parents to ascertain what children can already do at home. However, she has not yet explored ways in which all parents can be fully involved with their child's ongoing learning. This means that her planning and assessments do not always account for children's wider experiences. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments for each child to plan activities. These activities are challenging and are tailored to the individual abilities of the children which equips them to make good progress. However, during some adult-led activities the childminder is not as finely tuned to younger children's learning needs. She

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

tends to base these activities mainly around the needs of the older children. Therefore, their specific learning is not always well promoted on these occasions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident within their environment. For example, they ask for help when needed and chat happily to the childminder as they play and explore the environment. Children are happy and emotionally secure in the setting and the childminder quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. She is always ready with a cuddle or reassurance when needed. This gives children a sense of security and they quickly become confident and happy learners. Children receive plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden each day. Children are learning some of their self-help skills with support from the childminder. For example, they use the toilet and wash their hands independently. This helps in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and the quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder checks children's progress carefully and quickly acts on any gaps in their learning. The childminder is fully aware of how she would work with outside agencies to help her support all children. The childminder has a very good knowledge of how children learn and fully supports each child to make progress according to their individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285691 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 872859 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Birchwood, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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