Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 11 February 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  Information about what children know and can do when they start is not accurately identified. This means that the childminder cannot complete an accurate assessment of children's capabilities.  The childminder does not fully successfully plan activities to maintain children's interest and curiosity.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children and they have a strong sense of security.  Children are supported to develop good self-care skills and they are motivated to do things for themselves. This helps to prepare them for their next stage of learning.  Effective communication is in place with parents. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's care needs. She follows routines from home, helping children to feel welcome and comfortable.  The childminder makes appropriate use of local community facilities to help support children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate and ensure it is maintained at all times 31/07/2016

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Due Date

 gather relevant information to accurately assess children's capabilities on entry to ensure their learning is effectively progressed from the start. 31/07/2016

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

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Due Date

 use planning more effectively and provide suitable activities that consistently maintain children's interest and curiosity.

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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, 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 requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an adequate knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any child protection concerns she may have about a child in her care. Risk assessments and daily visual checks are carried out to ensure the environment is safe from hazards. The childminder has attended training since her last inspection, which shows her commitment to improving her knowledge and skills. However, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate has recently expired. This compromises children's safety in the event of an emergency. However, the childminder can demonstrate her first-aid knowledge and has arranged to attend a training course in the near future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has some knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She carries out observations as children play and has an understanding of their likes and dislikes. The childminder plans some suitable activities based around children's differing ages and stages of development. However, the activities do not always maintain children's interest and curiosity. This means they become easily distracted and quickly focus their attention elsewhere. The childminder demonstrates adequate levels of enthusiasm, engagement and motivation of children. She praises children's efforts as they attempt to repeat her actions during play. The childminder interacts with children and ensures that her interactions with them are pitched at their level. This helps to promote communication and language skills and fosters their self-esteem and confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a safe, homely and child-friendly environment. Children are emotionally secure and happy and settled in her care. Children develop close attachments to the childminder and they confidently approach her for affection and cuddles. They demonstrate a sense of belonging as they help themselves to toys and resources. Children learn to be healthy and are physically active in the outdoor garden. The childminder consistently encourages children to follow good hygiene routines from an early age. For example, they are encouraged to clean their hands before and after snack and after being outside in the garden. The childminder has a consistent approach to promoting positive behaviour. Children are learning to play cooperatively when in groups and the childminder encourages them to respect and help each other.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder cannot demonstrate that children are making good progress from the start. Information about what they know and can do is not gathered when a child first starts at the setting. Therefore, assessments of children's capabilities on entry are not always accurate. Having said that, children are acquiring some of the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315022 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1042680 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Thelwall, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, 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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