Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 11 January 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 completed an early years qualification. She makes good use of quality assurance and guidance from her local network coordinator to help her meet requirements and maintain good-quality provision for children.  Children are regularly assessed, to plan the next steps to help each individual make continual progress. Children make good progress in their learning especially in the areas of personal and social development, and communication and language development.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and explore the very well-resourced and stimulating playroom with high levels of interest. The childminder is skilled at adapting play and activities to suit children of different ages and abilities.  The childminder is gentle and kind in her interactions with the children. They quickly settle into the highly positive, nurturing environment and feel very safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make best possible use of her very good relationships with parents to share precise information about children's development and ways to extend children learning at home.  The childminder does not evaluate the effectiveness of her teaching with enough precision to help her target training and development opportunities, which will help raise children's achievement to the highest level.

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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

 make best use of the already good relationships with parents to share precise information about children's development to work together to promote children's progress  precisely evaluate the impact of teaching on children, and use the information gained to target professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of 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 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 spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents using the childminder's own records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's vigilant approach helps keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding through training, which has been mainly prioritised to cover aspects of health and safety. She maintains comprehensive records that help her underpin good provision for children's welfare and their learning. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to help her reflect on her practice and provision. She analyses their feedback and makes improvements as a result. For example, the childminder introduced regular newsletters to improve communication. Parents praise the childminder highly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Once they are settled, the childminder observes children continuously. She uses the information effectively to assess their levels of development and identify ways to promote each child's learning further. She uses the exciting resources and play environment to promote children's engagement in purposeful play. On the day of inspection, the childminder promoted the learning of babies well. She provided items, which stimulated babies' senses. She demonstrated possibilities for learning. The childminder uses her good understanding of child development to promote learning through positive interaction. She places a strong emphasis on modelling language. She asks older children questions, which make them think and she uses repetition to emphasise key vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Very strong, caring relationships help children settle quickly. The childminder is highly nurturing and she models kind and caring behaviour. Children show how safe they feel as they explore with increasing levels of confidence and self-assurance. They develop a strong sense of belonging and see their artwork valued and attractively displayed. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. She provides varied and nutritious meals and snacks. She also makes good use of her garden and exciting large play equipment to provide children with different ways of learning and to develop their physical skills. The childminder makes good use of her links with other childminders to provide opportunities for children to play and learn together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress. They are confident and well-motivated to play and to investigate. Young babies develop good listening skills. They show a keen interest in developmentally appropriate books. Babies are keen to find ways to explore and they pull themselves up using sturdy equipment around the play room. Older children, in receipt of early education funding, show care and concern and they behave very well. They think independently, can follow through their own play ideas and they use their imaginations well. Their self-care skills are good. Children are developing the key skills they need to continue to be effective learners at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450033 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1066080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Orford area of Warrington. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The provision is open all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She provides funded early education places for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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