Childminder EY481812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. Children make good progress in their learning. The activities provided are varied, interesting and fun, which suit children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder effectively works in partnership with other settings that children attend. Through this, she promotes a consistent approach to care and education, which meets all children's individual needs.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides parents with a good range of information about their children's care and learning, to keep them informed of their children's progress. They make comments on their children's daily records, helping ensure continuity of care and shared learning experiences.  A strong focus is placed on children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder is a good role model. Children's self-esteem and confidence are well

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This provision is good

supported by the kind and caring childminder, who values children as unique individuals.  The childminder carries out a regular evaluation of her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children, which helps her to identify areas for further improvement that will benefit the children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that adult-led activities are carefully planned and organised to maximise children's learning experiences.  Occasionally, the childminder does not always adapt her teaching sufficiently for children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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

 review the organisation and planning of activities to maximise children's learning experiences  explore a wider range of teaching strategies during activities for children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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, including safeguarding and the childminder's 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 dedicated childminder is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to providing good quality childcare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding legislation. She understands her responsibility to protect children and keep them safe from various types of harm. The childminder makes sure the premises are safe and secure, and she implements robust procedures to protect children indoors. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. She is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the learning opportunities she offers children. Parents have regular access to children's learning records. Their written comments indicate that they are very happy with the care and education provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She has a good knowledge of what children can do and their individual next steps in learning. The childminder carries out regular observations as children play. She uses this information to assess children's progress and to plan activities based on their current interests. The childminder promotes and encourages children's mathematical skills through different activities, such as baking. Children count the required spoons full of flour needed and they use different sized utensils to learn about measurement. The childminder encourages children so they are keen to join in and try new experiences. The childminder supports children's communication and language. She talks to them, listens carefully and provides children time to consider their responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. From the beginning, the childminder works with parents to ensure she meets each child's health and care needs. The childminder promotes children's health by providing them with healthy snacks and well-balanced meals. She teaches children about good handwashing routine and to independently manage their personal care. The childminder encourages children to behave well. She uses a variety of positive strategies to encourage children to share and take turns. For example, they help to make the house rules and refer to them during activities. Children visit local toddler groups, parks and local places of interest. This provides opportunities for them to learn about the community in which they are part of. The childminder helps children to understand and value equality and diversity through a range of resources and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. They are eager, attentive and purposeful learners. Children are confident and independent as they make choices throughout the day. They demonstrate care for their environment as they enthusiastically join in with tidy up time. Children learn to recognise different shapes and letters in print, giving meaning to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481812 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 994045 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday and 6.30am to 6pm from Tuesday to 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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