Childminder EY475330

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 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 establishes strong and effective partnerships with parents and with relevant professionals. Information is exchanged about children's care and education to ensure that everyone is well informed about the progress that the children make and how to further support their learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She has a calm, consistent approach and talks to children about how to resolve their differences. This effectively supports children in developing good social skills and relationships with others. Children's behaviour is good.  Accurate assessment procedures are in place. The childminder uses this information effectively to assess children's progress and to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She encourages children to repeat words and join in conversations as they play and explore.

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This provision is good

Additionally, children who are developing their speech in more than one language are supported well. For example, children sing songs in German and are encouraged to use key words throughout the day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt activities to fully extend older children's learning.  Although the childminder uses self-evaluation to accurately identify the strengths of the setting, she does not consistently focus on ways to continue to improve the provision and outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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

 provide more opportunities to help challenge older children even further and accelerate the good progress they make  sharpen self-evaluation and focus this more on ways to continue to improve the provision and outcomes for children.

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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.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children. She evaluated the accuracy of the childminder's assessment of the learning that was taking place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. She carries out daily risk assessments that help keep children safe in her home and on outings. A range of policies and procedures underpins the childminder's good practice. She attends additional training that further develops and updates her knowledge. She uses what she has learned to successfully improve her practice and the good quality of teaching she provides. All children make good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans a broad range of activities to cover all the areas of learning. Furthermore, children have independent access to all resources. This supports them to make choices and they become fully engaged in their play. Younger children enjoy the close support of the childminder and she is very enthusiastic and playful. Children's literacy skills are supported effectively as they read a story book together. The childminder frequently encourages children to talk about the pictures and point to the words in books. Children's mathematical skills are developing very well. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to teach children mathematical concepts. For example, they learn to count, compare size and recognise shapes during activities and routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to support children's personal care needs. She asks parents to share information about their child's routines, likes and dislikes, which she uses well to successfully promote children's emotional well-being and their sense of security. The childminder is always close by, providing reassurance and ready support to children, which helps children form close attachments with her. She gives them lots of praise and reassurance, boosting their self-esteem. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to continue their learning experiences during trips and visits in the local area. For example, they go to the library and museums, and look at churches. Children develop good physical skills and they have good knowledge about the importance of being active and keeping healthy. They enjoy nature walks, attend activity centres and have group discussions about how their body works. Additionally, children eat healthy

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

meals and have access to fresh fruit and water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are confident and display motivation and determination in tasks that they carry out. Children are happy, active learners and eagerly explore the welcoming, enabling environment. They develop their independence skills well, understand positive hygiene practices and learn how to take care of their personal needs. Children gain good skills for their future learning and in readiness for the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475330 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 968066 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Grappenhill area of Warrington. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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