Childminder EY486149

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 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 childminder interacts well with children, providing strong support for their language and mathematical skills. She introduces new vocabulary, listens to children's ideas and encourages children to count as they play.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents, overall. She communicates with them effectively and shares pictures and observations of children's activities, helping them to feel included in their child's development.  Thorough risk assessments are carried out to ensure the premises is safe. The childminder remains vigilant at all times to keep children safe.  Children are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's care. They are willing to have a go and enjoy trying new experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered how she can further develop the good systems for assessing children's progress to enable even more-rapid progress.  The current arrangements for professional development do not fully provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how to raise teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not fully make the most of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to participate fully in the evaluation of the setting.

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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

 make even better use of assessments and promote children's rapid progress and achievement  build on the current arrangements for professional development that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  strengthen the strategies used to help engage parents in the evaluation of the setting.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows the reporting procedures she must follow in the event of any child protection concerns that she may have about a child. Furthermore, the childminder has an awareness of her responsibilities to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas. The childminder welcomes advice from local authority representatives to help her to continually improve the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder meets the children's individual learning and development needs effectively. Activities are planned with children's interests and identified learning needs in mind. The childminder is also confident enough to follow children's lead as they play and adapts activities to maintain their interest. Much emphasis is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and interacts well with the children. For example, when children hear a noise the childminder points up repeating words and phrases. She gives children time to think about and respond to questions and correctly models language. Daily conversations with parents ensure a good two-way exchange of information about children's learning. The childminder values parental input and uses this to inform her activity planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a lot of praise and encouragement which nurtures their confidence and self-esteem. The environment is relaxed and welcoming. Children are happy in the childminder's care and new children settle well. They learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Daily opportunities are made for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, helping support their physical well-being. Home-cooked meals are provided for them which include a selection of vegetables and fruit. They understand the importance of following handwashing routines to prevent germs from spreading. Children behave well and build good relationships with their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, develop good emotional attachments with the childminder and make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Children are inquisitive and are learning to be independent. They are eager to try new experiences and are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the next stage of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486149 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1008991 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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