Roylance, Marion

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 1 November 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 used the guidance of her local adviser and her links with other professionals to help her make improvements to the provision for children. She has made an effective start in assessing areas which can be developed further.  Children's progress is now monitored closely. Any gaps in learning are accurately identified and planned for. This helps to promote children's good progress.  The effective organisation of toys enables children to think independently, and respond to their own interests and ideas.  Relationships are strong. The childminder routinely spends time playing with the children. Her positive, friendly approach helps the children develop confidence. They are well motivated and their behaviour is good.  The childminder forms partnerships with parents and other professionals. This includes nursery teachers, and contributes towards children's good progress and their well-

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This provision is good

being. The regular exchange of information about children's needs, helps to promote continuity of approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not access a broad range of opportunities to help her continually develop her knowledge and skills and improve her provision for children.  The childminder does not always fully consider how she can differentiate her teaching to ensure that babies are as consistently well challenged and stimulated as older children, particularly during adult-led activities.

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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

 broaden the programme of professional development to help to deliver good-quality experiences for children that continually improve  enhance teaching, particularly with babies and fully consider how to set high expectations and ensure babies are well challenged during planned activities with older children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed an evaluation of teaching and learning 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities and what to do to report concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses risk carefully and takes appropriate action to make her home a safe place to play. Since her last inspection, the childminder has updated her knowledge on safety related matters. She maintains the required records which underpin safe provision for children's welfare. She enhances her records with information about children's learning. The childminder has used guidance to help her improve her teaching. She now checks what children can do more carefully to help her identify and plan how best to support them. She has also provided an increased range of experiences which helps children understand the world. The childminder is reflective of her practice, seeks feedback and considers what she can do even better. Parents comment on the good communication and on how happy children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides many interesting play opportunities which promote children's learning. She uses her qualification and experience well as she spontaneously shapes activities and takes account of what she knows about children's interests and needs. She uses her good knowledge of child development to notice when more-able children are ready to be challenged further. As the childminder plays board games with the older children she effectively promotes their skills in mathematics. She supports their understanding of number values using a dice. Furthermore, she offers challenges about how to take away and work out what number is left over. High priority is given to promoting children's communication. The childminder encourages speaking by asking effective questions which encourage children to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show how safe they feel as they confidently explore the childminder's home and access toys of their choice from different areas. They benefit from the childminder's relaxed approach and they enjoy her involvement as she supports their play. Babies enjoy being held closely and children develop caring attitudes towards each other. The childminder provides interesting opportunities for learning outside. She supports children to use natural materials to enhance their understanding of the world. For example, children collect leaves, acorns and conkers to make autumnal pictures. The childminder helps children develop a sense of the community they live in. On outings, they experience different forms of transport and regularly visit local resources, such as the library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for future learning and school. They become confident communicators who are keen to join in play and activities. They enjoy looking at books and older children demonstrate their familiarity as they use favourite books to retell stories to their younger peers. Younger children follow their lead and learn from their older and more-able friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315114 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1107534 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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