Childminder EY422632

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 25 June 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has changed the way she organises her provision. She has reduced the number of childcare places she offers and has made good use of the guidance provided by her local authority adviser to help her to maintain good-quality provision for children.  Right at the start, the childminder works closely with parents to build relationships, help children to settle and to build on their learning. She frequently exchanges information with parents, which keeps them well informed of children's care and their development.  Children's progress is monitored closely. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and targeted planning put in place. This helps to promote children's good progress.  The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. She makes good use of interesting picture books, songs and rhymes to promote children's speaking skills.  The childminder makes very good use of outings to broaden children's experiences and

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This provision is good

to help them to develop an awareness of the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The range of training and professional development opportunities is not broad or highly focused on developing expertise that helps to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not consistently provide children with the very best opportunities to develop an understanding of healthy foods and establish healthy eating habits.

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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 further the opportunities for professional development and consider additional ways to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  enhance opportunities for children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She 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 secure knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She makes good use of home visits to help her build relationships with children and their families. She also uses these to discuss children's needs and identify areas where she can offer support. Parents value the positive impact the childminder has on the progress their children make and as a result of the advice she gives them. For example, helping to establish a bedtime routine. The childminder maintains all records needed to underpin good provision for children's welfare and their learning. She shares these with parents effectively. She reflects well when any concerns are raised with her and she makes appropriate changes that help her to focus on improving the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her current qualification and experience. She uses her good understanding of child development to promote learning through positive interaction. She places a strong emphasis on modelling language and demonstrates this effectively to help to promote understanding. She shapes activities, taking account of what she knows children enjoy and by using the information from her precise assessments. This helps children to engage well and enables the childminder to promote their individual progress. During a story session, the childminder skilfully uses pictures as cues to engage babies and to support their understanding of new words. She makes good use of repeated phrases, song and rhyme as a way to support their listening and their speaking. The childminder spontaneously introduces numbers for counting as children play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children freely share cuddles with their childminder. They show how safe they feel as they confidently explore the environment and happily play together. Consistent routines help children to know what is expected of them. For example, they help the childminder to put away an activity when she sings the tidy-up song. They also learn to sit at the table and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder makes good use of local activity sessions to help to develop children's social skills and experiences in larger groups. Some of their good health is positively supported through activities which promote physical exercise, such as swimming and use of soft-play centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Consistent routines help children to learn how to meet their own needs. For example, when they arrive children hang up their coats on their pegs. They also independently follow bathroom hygiene routines. Babies develop good early communication skills. They listen well during stories and join in with repeated verse. They are keen to take part in activities and to 'have a go'. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need in readiness for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422632 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1065651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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