Childminder 315088

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2016 29 March 2012

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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

 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 play which covers all areas of learning.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to seek further support and guidance to support children.  The childminder continually reflects on practice and evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps to drive improvement and enhance learning opportunities for children.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and carers. Parents are kept well

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This provision is good

informed through daily verbal communication and written diaries. This contributes to meeting children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use assessment frequently enough to identify where further challenge would enable children to make excellent progress in their learning and development.

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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

 focus the assessment of children's progress more sharply so that activities provide even greater levels of challenge to help all children make exceptional progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and keeps up to date with changes in guidance and legislation. She further enhances the safety and welfare of the children, for example, she carries out effective risk assessments to minimise hazards in her home and on outings. She attends regular training to update her knowledge and understanding. Consequently, she knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns and children's welfare is fully protected. The childminder has a range of detailed policies and procedures. She shares these with parents and carers, so that they are aware of her practice when caring for children. The childminder monitors the educational programme to ensure she offers a rich and varied range of experiences across the seven areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children display high levels of motivation and independence as they investigate a good range of resources provided by the childminder. Children are enthusiastic about their learning. The childminder encourages them to be creative and use their imaginative skills. For example, she plays alongside children as they play with a box, pretending they are in a boat out at sea as they sing 'row, row, row your boat' with delight. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well, as they increase their awareness of shapes, colours and numbers during daily activities. One example of this is when children create a picture of different shapes, matching quantities and written numerals. Children make good progress in their communication, language and literacy skills. They learn to recognise their name, observe written words and explore letters and sounds. The childminder interacts effectively with the children, engaging them in conversation,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

extending their vocabulary and helping them to make links between different experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy being with the childminder, who is kind and approachable. She creates a safe, secure and inviting environment which helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships. She further develops children's social skills by taking them to activities in the local community, where they learn to mix with other children. The childminder effectively encourages children's good behaviour by offering calm and consistent reminders about sharing, listening to friends and taking turns. Children's good health is effectively promoted as the childminder provides a range of healthy, freshly prepared home-cooked snacks and lunches, and ample opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise to support their physical development. Children practise the evacuation procedure, learning how to keep themselves safe in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They enjoy learning and are eager to participate in activities and contribute their own ideas. The childminder effectively supports children to acquire the key skills required for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315088 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 871974 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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