Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 9 January 2015

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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

 The childminder's home is welcoming, calm and well managed. She ensures that children remain safe in her home through daily checks of the equipment and areas used by children.  Children are becoming increasingly independent, indoors and outside. They relish the opportunity to help the childminder with activities, such as setting the snack table up.  The childminder is a good role model and mutual respect for one another is a particular strength of this setting. Children are happy and settled and have formed positive relationships with her. The childminder's kind and caring nature, combined with clear expectations, enables children to play harmoniously together, taking turns and sharing equipment.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder informs parents about their child's progress through individual files and photographs of their children enjoying the activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what the children can already do when they start at the setting.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully challenge children to extend their thinking skills

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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

 increase the level of information gathered from parents about their child's achievements when they first start at the setting  provide more opportunities to extend children's thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She reviewed children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector looked at and took account of parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She has undertaken appropriate training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge and ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder is ambitious and passionate about improving outcomes for children. She evaluates the quality of her setting and makes improvements that benefit children. For example, she has introduced activities to promote children's small-muscle skills, following on from the completion of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to keep her knowledge and teaching up to date. She shares good practice and ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress. She uses information gained from her observations to plan for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder sets up activities for the children to explore which engage and motivate them. Children are confident to express their ideas and make choices about what they want to play with, to lead their own learning. Children enjoy learning about mathematical concepts, singing various number songs, such as '10 in a bed'. Younger children respond by trying to roll over on the floor, while older children represent the numbers, using their fingers. The childminder extends this learning and encourages children to identify the correct written numeral. The childminder places a focus on developing children's early communication and language skills. She encourages them to practise the new words they have learned. The childminder plans a wide variety of experiences for children. They enjoy experimenting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

with boats in the water tray and learn about which ones sink and float.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment where children are happy and settled and they enjoy spending their time. Children's behaviour is good. They respond positively to the childminder's instructions, encouragement and praise. The childminder knows children very well. She knows when they are tired and hungry, and responds appropriately to ensure their individual needs are met. The childminder ensures that she follows parents' wishes, such as keeping children in the same sleep routine that they follow at home. Children learn to care for living things and enjoy helping to take care of the childminder's pets. Children gain good social skills and practise them on their weekly visit to the local cafe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are gaining the key skills to support their future learning. Children are motivated learners who show good levels of concentration. They develop the confidence and self-esteem to talk to the childminder and each other about their needs and interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339459 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1092822 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Warrington, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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