Duckworth, Nora Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 26 July 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 accessed relevant, targeted professional development to improve since her last inspection. She demonstrates a good knowledge of child development. The childminder and her assistant have developed clear, consistent strategies to support children's understanding of good behaviour and have successfully addressed the weakness.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She helps parents to support children's development outside the setting and become involved in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of opportunities to support children's self-esteem and confidence. She uses praise and encouragement effectively and develops positive relationships with each child and their family.  The childminder knows what children like to do. She makes good use of their interests to provide activities that children find enjoyable. The childminder supports their all- round development well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation systems are not robust enough to enable her to precisely evaluate the quality of the setting and identify specific targets for improvement.  Children cannot always independently access a variety of resources that helps them to follow their own interests.

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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

 extend the arrangements for self-evaluation and carefully plan, implement and evaluate improvements made to the service  extend the range of resources and experiences available that children can access independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor area. She jointly evaluated practice with the childminder and assessed the impact on learning.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good use of training to develop her knowledge. Her assistant has recently undertaken further qualifications and demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to identify, monitor and report concerns relating to children's welfare. Risk assessment is thorough and appropriate action is taken to minimise or remove potential hazards to children's welfare. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of care and experiences provided for their children. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of partnership working. She understands how and when to share information to promote continuity of care for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She assesses their initial development when they first begin attending, using her own observations and information provided by their parents. Children's ongoing progress is monitored regularly and the childminder provides opportunities for them to develop their skills in each area of learning. Children enjoy playing imaginatively with small-world toys. The childminder and her assistant help to build on what children already know, for example, by counting to higher numbers as they add toy people into a push-along toy. The children listen and join in with familiar rhymes and copy actions to their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and confident in the childminder's home. They have a clear understanding of the routine at her setting and know what to expect. For example, they anticipate the arrival of the childminder's assistant and jump around happily when she enters the room. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, and hygiene routines are consistently promoted to minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children are encouraged to be kind and helpful. They assist in tidying away toys and are praised effectively. Children go out into the local community to learn more about the world around them. The childminder makes good use of children's own backgrounds and cultures to increase their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well from their individual starting points. The childminder focuses on helping children to prepare for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. Children practise making marks with different tools and listen to instructions well. They develop good social skills and positive interactions with other children are well supported. Young children begin to demonstrate kind behaviour, such as passing toys to babies who are not yet fully mobile.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406647 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1085426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and her assistant is qualified to level 2.

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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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