Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is inspirational. The childminder demonstrates highly intuitive teaching skills. She skilfully engages children in purposeful discussions which challenge their thinking and promote their understanding to the highest level.  The childminder has created an exceptionally rich and dynamic learning environment in which children make excellent progress from the outset. Children very rapidly gain the skills and attributes needed to be ready for school in this highly enabling environment.  The childminder forms highly accurate assessments of children's development. She understands exactly what to do if children have any gaps in learning, including working with parents and external agencies.  The childminder places the utmost priority on working extremely closely with parents and other professionals. This ensures that children receive the support they need to flourish. The childminder consistently shares information about children's learning with

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This provision is outstanding

all those involved. This has an outstanding impact on their development.  Parents are provided with a wealth of ways, from the outset, to promote continuity in their children's excellent progress. The childminder provides many ideas and activities, tailored to their children's needs, that parents can use at home. She seeks parents' evaluations of the effectiveness of these as part of her continuous improvement in practice.  Children have incredibly close bonds with the calm and gentle childminder. These warm and very positive relationships clearly help children feel very safe and secure. Care practices are outstanding in promoting children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are highly motivated and self-confident.

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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

 enhance professional development even further to broaden the impact of the already outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  She looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an exceptionally thorough knowledge of risks to children's welfare and the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child and she keeps up to date with local authority procedures. The childminder strives for excellence and constantly evaluates the quality of her practice, seeking the views of parents and children. She regularly attends training and reflects on research and current quality practice. She is committed to constantly improving and she plans to continue to undertake training to deepen her already first-rate knowledge. The childminder has excellent procedures in place to gather detailed information when children begin to attend. These assist her to promptly assess children's levels of development on entry and help them to settle quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She skilfully uses children's interests to plan highly engaging activities to support and extend their individual learning. Children display outstanding abilities in their communication and language skills. For example, younger children are asked how to get the dinosaur out of the ice, before exclaiming excitedly, 'scissors'. Children are given plenty of time to respond and the childminder knows precisely when to support and prompt their critical thinking. She has high expectations for all children and consolidates and extends their learning exceptionally well. They develop their manipulative skills extremely well, for example, by using a range of tools in the mud kitchen. The childminder is close by, to praise and encourage their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. She has very clear routines in place and high expectations which children respond to exceptionally well. For example, children are encouraged to cut their own snack after washing their hands, as they develop increasing independence by taking care of their hygiene and personal needs. Children are very polite and their behaviour is superb. Children have rich opportunities to develop their environmental and safety awareness, in addition to developing their physical and social skills. They regularly attend parks and playgroups, and go on nature walks to collect natural resources.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in all areas of learning and make independent choices in their play. They are very eager to have a go at new experiences and are captivated by their learning. For example, they are fascinated when they use magnifying glasses to see how animals become bigger, and are empowered to investigate further. They have the key skills and attitudes for their future learning and their readiness for school is exceptional.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477545 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 979208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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