Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 25 October 2011

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is very experienced and has created fantastic relationships with the children and their parents. She is extremely flexible and provides a high-quality service that meets all the families' individual needs and circumstances. Parents state it is a, 'Home-from-home' environment and the childminder is, 'Adored' by them all.  The childminder prepares children exceptionally well for their next stage of learning, such as school. She provides fantastic activities that focus strongly on skills that they will need. Furthermore, the childminder provides information to parents to support the changes. She gives them ideas for what they can work on with their children at home.  Highly effective observations, assessments and planning systems are in place. The childminder meticulously assesses children's progress and promptly identifies any emerging gaps in their learning. She understands that children are learning

p.1

This provision is outstanding

continuously and ensures learning outcomes are woven into daily routines and all activities.  The childminder has great knowledge and understanding of the different ways that children learn. She adapts activities appropriately for their age and stage of development. Furthermore, she works closely with other childminders. She shares her wealth of knowledge, gives them ideas and models her admirable practice to others.  Children behave extremely well. They excel in showing exceptional levels of consideration for others, play in harmony together and make fabulous friendships.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 focus on continued excellent professional development and evaluate the impact this has on the outcomes for children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very experienced and demonstrates an overwhelming level of passion, dedication and commitment to the outstanding service that she provides. She continually evaluates her provision to maintain her excellent knowledge of child development. The childminder is considering plans to gain qualifications and to carry out research. She will evaluate how this improves outcomes for children. The childminder is extremely organised and has comprehensive policies and procedures that reinforce her outstanding practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely vigilant and has extensive knowledge of reporting any concerns about children's safety and welfare.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children thrive in a stimulating, interesting environment and are intrigued to play and explore. The childminder plans fantastic activities that support children's interests and their next stages of development. She has an inspirational level of teaching skills. Children are active in their play and show great concentration and determination. For example, they attempt to stack items on top of each other, extending their knowledge of balance and space. Children's literacy and communication and language skills are promoted very well. The childminder reads traditional tales and helps children to explore and extend their imagination. Older children are asked to think and give suggestions about what and why things have happened. Younger children are offered props and encouraged to repeat words, such as, straw, wood and pig. This helps support them to make connections between words and objects.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming, nurturing environment that supports children's emotional well-being extremely well. Children visit a variety of interesting and educational places, such as country parks and boat museums. Additionally, children attend the local garden centre and learn about the process of planting, growth and decay. Children have regular access to the nearby woods. They talk about the weather, different seasons and the effect this has on the trees. All these fantastic, rich experiences help children to learn and understand about nature and the world around them. Children learn the importance of being healthy and carry out excellent hygiene procedures. For example, they talk about germs and wash their hands after handling insects. Children extend their physical skills and they clamber in and out of push-along cars. They play games, such as hop scotch that further help to develop their coordination, skills and balance.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared for the move on to school. They are assertive and have excellent self-care skills. Children develop a great attitude towards learning from a young age. They are independent, self-assured and motivated. They acquire the skills they need for their future learning and make rapid progress in their development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 314925 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 847674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in the Appleton, Warrington. The childminder operates 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5