Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 has implemented effective systems for observation and assessment. She uses this information to plan effective next steps in children's learning and to identify any areas of learning that require development.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's abilities and the next steps in their learning. Children are active learners and are making good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children's physical, personal, social and emotional development are effectively promoted by this caring and nurturing childminder. Children develop their confidence, are independent and enjoy close relationships.  Children are well behaved as the childminder praises their achievements. She is a good role model and teaches children about sharing, taking turns and using manners. This helps children to develop good social skills in readiness for future learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a rich variety of resources and activities that are suitable for children of different ages and abilities who attend. They have opportunities to make choices and decisions about how they spend their time in her home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is diligent about attending mandatory training. However, she does not sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not always encourage all parents to contribute towards children's ongoing learning.

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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

 undertake professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional standard  provide more opportunities for all parents to contribute towards their child's learning on an ongoing basis.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, risk assessments and 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is secure in her knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder maintains an environment that is safe and secure. She carries out regular risk assessments, including daily visual checks and she has an effective fire evacuation route in place. The childminder is knowledgeable in her role and effectively promotes children's learning and welfare. She regularly checks on children's progress to ensure that they are moving forward appropriately. The childminder links with other childminders to gain ideas that benefit the children who attend. She completes mandatory training to ensure that she keeps up to date with safeguarding and first aid. The childminder carries out an evaluation of her setting and uses feedback from parents and children to identify priorities for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the different ways in which children learn. She plans activities based on children's interests and next steps in their learning. The childminder is enthusiastic and provides a good variety of imaginative activities. Younger children learn about cause and effect as they press buttons on musical toys and watch with interest as they light up and play music. The childminder supports children as they explore their environment. She helps the younger children by holding their hands when they begin to walk. The childminder speaks clearly and models language well, using and repeating single words and sounds as children play. Children copy the words which help them to develop their speaking and listening skills. Children's mathematical development is promoted equally well. The childminder teaches counting in a meaningful way, such as children count how many blocks they have used to build a tower.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly at ease in the childminder's home and enjoy lots of cuddles, praise and gentle reassurance. Settling-in sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each child, to help them feel settled and secure. The childminder provides healthy meals and ensures that all dietary requirements are catered for. Children are becoming independent learners, for example, they are encouraged to feed themselves. Children use a variety of resources to promote their physical skills. They are provided with opportunities for daily exercise and fresh air and benefit from planned visits to explore the local community. The childminder teaches children how to protect themselves. She regularly talks to them about fire safety, and road safety is discussed during outings. The childminder takes children to local playgroups and actively encourages them to mix with other children and make new friends. This helps children to extend their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children are becoming motivated and capable learners, which supports them for the next stage in their learning or their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460204 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 948101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, 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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