Childminder EY495693

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 registration, the childminder has continually reviewed her provision. Overall, she is a highly reflective practitioner. She regularly accesses and reads information to help to ensure most aspects of her practice are up to date and are continually improving.  Relationships are strong. The childminder's calm and highly nurturing approach helps children settle quickly and develops their confidence. Parents are exceptionally positive about the childminder's provision. Many express the view that communication is very strong, that children enjoy attending and that they behave well.  The childminder makes effective use of information from parents to help build on each child's individual learning. She frequently exchanges meaningful information, including photographs and the next steps she has identified for children's continued development.  The childminder uses her good understanding of child development to provide activities

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This provision is good

and interaction which is matched well to each child's needs. Children's progress is monitored carefully. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and targeted planning put in place.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current range of training and professional development opportunities is not broad enough or highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not consistently consider the different ways in which some children learn when planning how to maximise their engagement and their progress.

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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

 build on the programme of training and professional development and use it to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest possible level  consider the different ways in which children learn best and use the information to enhance planning and to help to maximise opportunities for learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed 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 the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder and assessed her evaluation of the activity observed.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector interacted with babies during the inspection and took account of the views of parents and older children using the childminder's own records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder routinely updates her knowledge of safeguarding issues. She has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Some training also covers other essential aspects of promoting health and safety. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children closely. She risk assesses her home carefully and takes appropriate steps to help to ensure it is a safe place to play. The childminder instantly maintains electronic documents and the records needed to underpin good provision for children's welfare and their learning. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her reflect on the effectiveness of her provision. She links closely with children's teachers and shares information to ensure children's needs are consistently met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shapes activities taking account of information from her precise assessments. She notices when children achieve new skills and captures the moment to reinforce their learning. This helps them to make good progress. During the inspection the childminder quickly noticed a baby mirroring her hand-waving movement. She made very good use of repetition to help to consolidate this new achievement. The childminder provides rich opportunities which motivate children to explore. Babies keenly investigate dangling objects with their hands and feet. Older children enjoy mixing ingredients when the childminder bakes with them. High priority is given to promoting communication. The childminder uses a lively voice, with good intonation to help babies to tune in. She sings songs and rhymes during everyday routines and makes very good use of repeated words and phrases, such as 'all gone' to help babies to begin to recognise and understand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show how safe they feel in the childminder's care. They enjoy her positive interaction and frequently offer smiles. The childminder responds sensitively to babies. She recognises their non-verbal cues, which helps her to respond quickly to their needs. The childminder is positive and encouraging. Babies begin to learn to clap hands with the childminder when they do well. She encourages self-care from an early stage. The childminder positively promotes children's good health through robust hygiene routines, homemade nutritious food and opportunities to develop their physical skills using large equipment at the park. For much of the year she also organises interesting activities in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care and make good progress. They use their strong inquisitive impulses to explore the accessible toys and other items that the childminder provides. They are developing good communication skills and are interested in books and in singing. They comply with consistent routines and are developing the skills and attitudes they need in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495693 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1035614 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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