Childminder EY485206

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 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 uses her skills and knowledge effectively to ensure that children are provided with a range of fun and age-appropriate experiences. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. They feel emotionally secure and happy in her company and quickly become confident learners.  The childminder effectively organises the environment to make sure it meets the individual needs of children. Children are provided with plenty of space to play. She makes sure that all children can help themselves to the available toys and resources.  The childminder has established positive relationships with parents. This helps to ensure that children benefit from complementary care as the childminder gets to know their individual needs and routines.  The childminder effectively supervises children in her home and when out in the

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This provision is good

community. She carries out risk assessments and takes immediate action to minimise risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can build further on her good practice and increase her confidence to provide the very best experiences for all children in her care.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's language and communication skills.

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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

 explore further ways to build on the already good practice to gain more confidence and to continue to provide the very best opportunities for all children  provide even more opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills.

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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 what to do if she is concerned about a child. Her documentation is well organised and easily accessible to parents. The childminder monitors children's progress to help her identify their next steps in learning and areas where they may be less secure in their development. The childminder is very keen to ensure continuous improvement. She is able to demonstrate what improvements she would like to make. She has the capacity to improve her provision further. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She encourages them to view their children's records regularly so that they are fully aware of their children's progress and achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has implemented effective systems for observation and assessment. She uses this information to plan challenging activities that support the next steps in children's learning. For example, younger children are inquisitive as they explore the sensory activities available, such as jelly and pasta. They squeal with enjoyment when they place their hands in the jelly, clearly showing enjoyment as they explore different textures. The childminder provides opportunities to read stories that children request. She speaks clearly, repeating phrases that are familiar to them. She demonstrates how to be respectful and take care of the book as children explore its contents. This helps to support children's early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she knows children very well. Settling-in sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each child, to help them feel settled. Children are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care as she quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. She is always ready with a cuddle or reassurance when needed. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical development particularly well. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They begin to learn about safety rules from an early age when on outings to the local park. They take part in sensible hygiene routines and establish independent self-care skills. Behaviour is good. Social and emotional skills develop well as children learn how to share toys, build friendships and consider the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder knows how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests. Children make at least typical progress in their development from their starting points. Younger children eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions and are confident when making their needs known. The childminder provides meaningful play opportunities, effectively building on children's existing skills and interests. They are motivated learners who confidently explore and develop the skills they will need when they are ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485206 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1006733 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Culcheth, Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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