Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 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 quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy playing with a wide selection of good quality toys and resources. Activities and the environment are regularly adapted by the childminder to support learning well. This contributes towards children being motivated, engaged and eager to participate.  The childminder has made effective links with other local providers. This has a positive impact on ensuring consistency and continuity of children's care and learning needs.  Children show close attachments with the childminder. Her sensitivity, calmness and ability to support and guide children help them to develop a strong sense of belonging and self-assurance.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She shares good information about her setting. The childminder gathers a good range of information from them when their children first start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gained from observations of children's learning is not used to best effect when assessing and monitoring children's progress to help them from the outset.  The childminder does not fully support opportunities for children to have sufficient, uninterrupted time during their play to test and try out their own ideas.

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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 the use of tracking and monitoring of children's learning to plan even more precisely and to help children to make rapid progress from their starting points  ensure children have sufficient, uninterrupted time during play that helps them to test and try out their own ideas and enhance their thinking skills even further.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and through written feedback provided and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder has accessed a range of courses which supports her ongoing professional development and knowledge. For example, she now plans for individual children across the areas of learning. Overall, this supports children to make consistently good progress. The childminder has good relationships with parents. Information is shared daily as to what children have achieved and experienced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is stimulating and vibrant. The childminder interacts with children at their eye level to focus and engage their attention. Children develop their independent learning, selecting resources and organising their own play. The childminder uses children's interests effectively to extend their learning. For example, children explore various baskets of natural materials using their senses. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses interactive books to engage younger children, repeating simple words and phrases to extend their vocabulary and understanding. Children are confident communicators who enjoy sharing their personal experiences with the childminder. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fosters children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. Children show that they are settled and confident in the childminder's care. They behave very well. The childminder boosts their self-esteem as she praises their efforts and achievements. She is sensitive and caring to children's needs. Children show care and consideration towards each other. The childminder promotes healthy eating and mealtimes are a social occasion for children. Older children remove and tidy their own shoes and coats, developing their independence. Children's good health is further promoted effectively with plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air. On a daily basis, they walk into the local community and enjoy outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are curious and keen to play alongside the childminder. They have a positive attitude to learning. They are learning to make choices about everyday activities. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They develop the important skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485211 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1006489 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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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 2015 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, 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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Telephone number

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