Childminder EY485204

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2017 18 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed weaknesses raised at a previous inspection. She has undertaken training and now has a sound understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. Additionally, she now keeps effective records of children's attendance.  New systems for observation, assessment and planning are working well. The childminder provides a wealth of fun and exciting activities that have depth and breadth across the curriculum.  Children are happy, well settled and enjoy warm relationships with the childminder. They confidently explore the learning environment and make independent choices in their play.  Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Additionally, they enjoy many walks and visits in the local community. Children are developing confidence and have good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder monitors the educational programs and plans well to address any gaps

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This provision is good

in children's learning. Children are well equipped and prepared with the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet gather detailed information from parents about children's learning when they first attend.  Although the childminder provides some opportunities for parents to contribute to the self-evaluation of the setting, she does not yet robustly evaluate these to help her make even more meaningful changes.

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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-detailed information from parents about what children can do when they first begin at the setting  strengthen systems for self-evaluation to include the views of parents more frequently and use the information to make even more meaningful changes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the outdoor area was safe and secure.  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 fully understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment on a regular basis and takes appropriate steps to minimise any risk of harm to children, both in her home and on any outings. The childminder makes meaningful evaluations of her service. She works closely with her local authority advisors and has attended many different training courses to increase her knowledge and skills. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive and well established. Partnerships with other settings children attend are positive and support her to provide a joined-up approach in meeting children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She uses effective teaching to help them extend their personal, social and emotional skills. Children snuggle into her and enjoy looking at and feeling a variety of different textured books. The childminder makes the most of these experiences to help children build on their communication and language skills. For example, she repeats familiar words and points out people and pictures. Additionally, as children feel the book she says words, such as soft ears. This further supports children's understanding. Babies' demonstrate their good understanding as they follow simple instructions, such as waving and clapping their hands. Children have good physical skills and are becoming critical thinkers. For example, they delight in exploring a variety of toys that make different sounds and have different smells and textures. Additionally, babies are supported to crawl and safely pull themselves to stand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs and they happily approach her for comfort and reassurance. The childminder is a good role model for children. She uses age- appropriate strategies to manage behaviour and gently reminds children about her expectations. She provides constant praise and encouragement. This contributes to children being content and they behave well given their age and stage of development. Settle-in sessions are flexible and used well. The childminder uses this time to get to know children and their families. This enables her to follow routines and care practices, as discussed with parents. The childminder completes daily diaries for each child and shares these with parents. This helps to keep them informed of their child's ongoing care and learning at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. Children are working at expected levels for their ages and make good progress from their starting points. Children are eager, motivated and enjoy learning. They participate confidently in activities and are developing good social and communication skills. Children demonstrate confidence in their surroundings and are encouraged to extend their independence and self-help skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485204 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1058613 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 lives in Warrington. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has attended appropriate childminder training.

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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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