Childminder EY415946

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 25 July 2011

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows how to promote learning well for the young children in her care. She regularly monitors their development and plans interesting activities to support their development.  Children are well cared for. The childminder builds good relationships with children. She gets to know them well and provides a relaxed, playful, safe environment where they feel welcome and valued.  The childminder shares daily information about children's experiences with parents to help involve them in their children's care and learning.  The childminder makes good use of contact with other childminders and the local authority to help evaluate her practice. She regularly attends training events and sets herself plans for further improvement.  Children are developing good social skills. The childminder has a clear focus on developing children's understanding of good manners and behaviour.

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This provision is good

 Children have good opportunities to play outdoors and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about what they know about their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently involve children in daily routines and the planning of activities to help further promote their independence and thinking 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

 strengthen ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home to help gain a broader picture of children's achievements  give children more opportunities to be involved in the preparation and planning of activities to help further promote their thinking and independence skills.

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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 and childminder observed individual children together and discussed their learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members, and observations and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises safeguarding training and maintains clear records. She has a good understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about a child. She gathers information about each child's background and plans to meet their unique needs. She uses her good knowledge of how children learn to plan stimulating activities across all areas of learning. Overall, arrangements for sharing information with parents are effective. She has a good understanding of the benefits of partnerships to help plan consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder is reflective and strives for good quality. She uses a range of resources to help her review her practice and values the views of parents. The childminder is calm, professional and plans a welcoming environment for children to play and learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is interested in learning, and enjoys finding out about new things. She uses a range of good teaching techniques that inspires children to join in. She encourages children to write and draw, making activities fun and relevant to their interests. Children show pride as they recognise shapes they have drawn or operate mechanical toys. The childminder asks challenging questions that encourage children to think and talk. Children enjoy doing puzzles. They demonstrate good persistence and concentration as they match pictures and shapes. Children are developing good listening skills. The childminder uses children's names regularly to help gain their attention. She responds to their comments and extends their understanding and vocabulary. Children hear her sensitively repeat words they find difficult to say. The childminder uses books well to talk about the pictures, name the things they can see and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

count the different images. Children copy her actions, inspired by her enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a good passion for play and learning. They use their imagination well as they hold, move and play with figures, making realistic sound effects. The childminder is calm and models good behaviour and respect for toys and people. Children respond well to her high expectations and consistent boundaries for good behaviour. They learn about safety from her clear explanations. Children automatically go to the bathroom and wash and dry hands, demonstrating good understanding of personal skills. Children demonstrate a warm relationship with the childminder as they listen and follow her instructions and suggestions. They demonstrate confidence as they share their ideas in conversation and play. Children enjoy being in the fresh air and demonstrate a good attitude to being active. They are developing good physical and social skills. They enjoy taking turns to throw and catch balls with the childminder. Children laugh, smile and have

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning given their individual starting points. They enjoy challenging activities that make them think and experiment. They are acquiring the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415946 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 851676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Birchwood, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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