Childminder EY457405

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 17 September 2013

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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 provides a range of activities to promote children's good progress in their learning and development. Activities are planned to support children's individual interests and needs.  Children are clearly confident and motivated to learn in the childminder's care. They are willing to have a go and enjoy trying new experiences.  The childminder interacts well with children during their play. She engages them in discussion, asks various questions and reinforces vocabulary. This helps to enhance children's thinking skills.  The childminder evaluates her provision. She seeks regular feedback from parents and children and uses this information to help enhance future outcomes for children.  The childminder uses a range of strategies and has a good understanding of how to manage and promote positive behaviour. Children are well behaved and helpful. They carry out instructions well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's achievements and accomplishments at the start of the placement.  The childminder has not focused the programme of continuous professional development sharply enough to help extend her skills and knowledge.

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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

 gather more comprehensive information from parents about their children's abilities on entry  enhance the programme of professional development and focus on key areas of practice that continue to drive improvement 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 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 what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She is fully aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder successfully implements a good range of written policies and procedures to assist the smooth running of her provision. The childminder assesses risks in the environment as well as during regular outings in the community. She keeps parents informed of outings and sends them photographs of their child's day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support children's future learning and development. The childminder uses information from her observations of children's play to plan what they need to learn next. In addition, she monitors children's ongoing progress over time. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For instance, they explore colour, count and learn about shape, space and measure and they paint with different sized plastic animals. The childminder supports children to lead their play. She adapts activities accordingly to support children's changing interests, motivating and engaging them and developing their concentration. The childminder provides parents with verbal feedback on a daily basis to keep them informed about their children's experiences. She also shares children's observation books regularly with parents so they can continue their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices over their own play and promotes their independence skills. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They have regular access to physical exercise and enjoy a variety of outings as well as the daily walk to school. The childminder supports children to socialise with others and understand rules and expectations. Even though the childminder has no early years children attending other settings at the current time, she fully recognises the benefits of sharing information with nursery and school teachers. This helps to support children with their future move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good rates of progress and are gaining a wide range of skills needed in readiness for school. They enjoy manipulating play dough and using a variety of different tools, helping them develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for their early writing. They enjoy listening to music and singing. Children enjoy small-world play thoroughly and develop their imagination. Children are happy, developing good emotional attachments with the patient and encouraging childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457405 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1066568 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Lymm. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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