Childminder 314934

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 30 October 2009

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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 a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Her accurate observations, assessments and planning help ensure that all children make good progress.  The childminder is caring, approachable and friendly. She builds positive relationships and secure attachments with children, helping them feel happy and content in her care.  Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills. They regularly go on outings and mix with other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes that promote tolerance and mutual respect for others.  The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with lots of praise and encouragement. She is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. They behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner.  The childminder is effective at evaluating her own practice. When she identifies areas

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This provision is good

of weaker practice, she clearly establishes how she will address these to bring about improvement for the children she cares for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always collect enough information from parents about their children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting.  The childminder does not always fully support children to extend their learning during some activities.

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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

 gather even more information from parents about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting  provide even more opportunities during activities for children to further extend their existing knowledge and skills.

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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, 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 had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and manages her setting very well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She has robust procedures in place to react quickly to any concerns she has about a child. She has a thorough set of policies and procedures which underpins her good practice. The childminder attends relevant training and finds information online to continue to enhance her already good knowledge. She works closely with other childminders to keep up to date with relevant changes. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She communicates with them on a daily basis and shares information about their children's day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children well in activities. She provides children with a range of stimulating experiences and activities that interests them. For example, younger children investigate and explore natural objects, while older children relish the opportunity to fill and pour with different-sized objects in the water. She interacts well with children, extending their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Children frequently choose to look at familiar books. The childminder reads stories expressively and children concentrate and listen. The childminder praises children frequently. This helps raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivate them to keep trying. Younger children enjoy making sounds with the xylophone. They follow simple instructions from the childminder and repeat their actions to demonstrate what they discover.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminding premises are warm and welcoming and children's emotional well-being is successfully fostered. The childminder supports them effectively as they move from home to her childminding setting. Established routines are continued, helping new children to settle quickly. Children readily go to the childminder for cuddles and support as they play in a secure environment. They move around the childminder's home with ease, accessing a wide range of toys and equipment. Children benefit from daily outdoor play to support their physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She offers healthy food choices and reinforces the importance of healthy eating. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. From a young age, children learn that handwashing is important to help maintain their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. Children know the words and actions of a wide range of familiar songs which they actively join in with. Children's independence is fostered well, as they are encouraged to do things for themselves and make choices in their play. They are acquiring the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school or the next phase in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314934 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 865065 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Woolston, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except 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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