Childminder EY432158

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 11 February 2014

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a range of enjoyable experiences in a welcoming and calm environment. Children join in with enthusiasm and make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works cohesively with other early years settings that children attend. This ensures continuity in their care and learning.  Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care and demonstrate an excellent sense of belonging. The childminder is very sensitive towards each child's needs and is highly effective in supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder is highly motivated to provide the very best care and education to children. She effectively evaluates her provision and includes the views of parents and children to help her identify further areas for improvement.  Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder gently reminds children of her

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This provision is good

expectations. For example, she encourages children to use good manners and praises them when they are polite and considerate towards each other.  The childminder attends local networking groups to keep up to date with training opportunities. She often shares good practice with other professionals. This helps her to effectively evaluate and improve her provision to a higher standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to support parents to extend their children's learning at home are not yet fully effective.

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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 better use of the strategies that are in place to support parents to complement and extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare and knows how to identify children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of the environment and outings to help minimise potential hazards. The organisation of the premises is very well managed. She has dedicated play areas in her home and provides a very wide range of activities and learning opportunities that totally engages children. The childminder is committed to attending further training and recognises the importance of continued professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively, she uses skilful questions and explanations as children play. For example, children play a 'summer bingo' game, they discuss going to the beach and what they wear when the weather is hot and sunny. Learning is enjoyable and children excitedly join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. Children have fun exploring in the water and sand. They begin to understand early mathematical concepts as they make sandcastles and recognise that they need more or less water to mix the correct consistency.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's extremely calm and positive approach helps create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and they totally flourish in her care. They are active outdoors every day and benefit from fresh air and exercise all year round. They enjoy frequent trips to the local parks where the childminder provides wonderful opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Sensitive and meaningful praise ensures children feel very good about themselves and are encouraged to 'have a go' at all activities. Parents are delighted with the quality of care their children receive and say the childminder treats their children as her extended family. The childminder is respectful and has high expectations for each child. She provides opportunities for them to develop their awareness of people from other communities. For example, the children look at the flags from around the world as they learn about the football World Cup.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for future learning. Children explore the exciting environment confidently and eagerly make choices in their play. They are highly independent and competently attend to their personal needs. Children enjoy spending time together and play cooperatively. For example, they enjoy taking turns to fill up the water tray outside, turning the tap on and off and transporting buckets of water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432158 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1102343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 4 qualification in childcare.

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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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