Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 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

 Children are happy and confident. They enjoy the close bonds they form with the childminder, which helps them to feel at home and settle quickly, so they are ready to learn.  The childminder works closely with parents from the beginning of their children's time with her. Children's achievements are discussed on a regular basis. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Children benefit from regular trips to places, such as the library, the zoo and toddler groups. This helps children to develop their social skills and to learn about the world around them.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She evaluates her practice with her local authority, other professionals and parents and has identified some ways she can improve her practice.  All areas used by children are safe, clean and suitable for their play. The childminder effectively teaches children about how to keep safe and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on targeting her professional development to further improve her good teaching skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not focus her teaching strategies sharply enough to help to extend children's speaking skills to the highest levels.

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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 focus on professional development to raise the good-quality teaching to the next level  focus teaching more sharply on enhancing children's vocabulary and language skills to help to raise their speaking skills to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated activities which children were involved in.  The inspector took account of the written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is organised and professional in her approach. All the required records and procedures are in place to help promote the welfare and safety of children. The childminder's understanding of child protection issues is good and she knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. Thorough risk assessments ensure the home and garden are safe and suitable for children to use. The childminder reflects on her practice by sharing information and ideas with other childminders, by asking parents for their views and through discussions with other professionals. Parents comment that the childminder tailors her practice around children's interests and that she 'genuinely cares'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways in which children learn and closely monitors this for each child. Observations of children in their play help her to assess their progress. The childminder maintains a discussion with parents about how well their children are developing. Children's independence and self-care skills are fully promoted as the childminder encourages children to dress themselves in clothes suitable for water play. A good range of toys and resources is situated at children's level so they can independently select what they want to use. The childminder asks plenty of open questions to encourage responses and discussion with children. She helps to extend children's interest by making sensitive interventions in their play or helping them overcome small obstacles which might deter them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health well. For example, she encourages children to eat healthy snacks and meals. The childminder teaches them good hygiene practices, making sure children know the importance of handwashing. In role play, children care for a baby doll by washing it and learning how to brush its teeth. Children are encouraged to say please and thank you. The childminder acts as a good role model and children flourish through the praise and encouragement she offers. She helps children to develop their understanding of right and wrong. Children enjoy the outdoor environment assuredly and climb the steps of the slide or move around the garden with confidence. They move the tractor forward and back, and look closely at plants and trees.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy reading books with the childminder in a comfortable corner of the garden and confidently select books for themselves. Children show an interest in counting and numbers as they play. They enjoy identifying and naming shapes and colours. Children thrive in their imaginary games as they have a picnic with the childminder and then help tidy away toys when they are finished with them. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499317 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1044888 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 6.30pm, 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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