Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 23 May 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 enjoy their time with the childminder. They form strong attachments with the warm and caring childminder, helping to promote their emotional well-being. The childminder knows children well. She is attentive to their individual needs and recognises their achievements.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting learning experiences. Children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and try new activities. They are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points.  Children's communication skills are effectively promoted by the childminder. She provides a running commentary throughout play activities, introducing new words and modelling good language.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice and takes account of the views of parents and children when identifying areas for improvement. She completes regular training which has a positive impact on the learning experiences of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully make the most of snack times and care activities to effectively promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.  The childminder has not yet fully developed systems for sharing information with parents about how they can help support their children's 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

 develop and improve opportunities for children that help them learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles  enhance the arrangements for sharing information about children's learning with parents that help them fully support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily care routines and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records, the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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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 her role in keeping children safe. She understands the procedures to follow if concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder helps children to stay safe by reviewing risks in the setting and when on outings. She reviews her practice and attends regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. The childminder has also attended training on the development of children's literacy skills. This has enabled her to introduce new activities to help children recognise letters and words in print. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's needs and achievements when they first start at the setting. She regularly checks children's progress, helping her to identify any gaps and plan their next steps in learning. Self- evaluation is effective. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

from the last inspection and has identified improvements to further enhance the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and uses her knowledge of their individual needs and interests to plan a wide range of experiences. Resources are well organised and accessible to all children. For example, children enjoy playing with the doll's house, opening and closing doors and hiding small-world figures. The childminder plays alongside the children, asking age-appropriate questions and modelling the use of language. The childminder introduces simple mathematics into everyday activities. She helps children to count and recognise shapes during their play. Children enjoy making marks with paint, helping them to practise their creative and early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to support continuity in children's care and routines, helping them to settle quickly. Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. The childminder actively promotes children's independence and self- confidence. She shows she values children's ideas and achievements. The childminder provides children with clear explanations and gentle reminders. Children behave well and cooperate fully with the childminder during routine care activities. They play well together and show kindness to each other. Overall, children's physical well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and drinks and children have regular opportunities to be physically active. They have use of a secure outdoor play area and enjoy visits to the local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports children's development well and encourages them to become active, independent learners. For example, she sensitively supervises babies as they explore their learning environment and practise climbing in and out of the ball pool.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438002 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 853888 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Warrington. She always works with another childminder. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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