Childminder in Warrington

Childminder report 280 Poplars Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 9TY

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 24 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder's home, both indoors and outside, is exciting, welcoming and very well resourced. It has been planned carefully to support all seven areas of learning. Children demonstrate they feel happy and safe as they make independent choices in their play. n The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and values their involvement. She ensures that they receive regular information about their child's progress and are well supported to contribute to their learning at home. Parents praise the childminder's very nurturing approach. n The childminder knows individual children and their personalities well. Children form strong attachments to her. They are self-assured and show their affection for the childminder. For example, children climb onto her knee and ask for cuddles when they are tired. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She monitors their development and records detailed observations of their learning. The childminder

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The provision is good

plans suitable activities to support children's next steps in their learning. Children are making good progress in their learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best use of spontaneous opportunities to help to extend children's good understanding of numbers. n The childminder does not engage in sharply focused professional development to enhance the overall quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

n make better use of spontaneous opportunities to help to extend children's good understanding of numbers further n extend targeted professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the potential signs of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child and is confident in local reporting procedures. The childminder completes risk assessments on a regular basis, and takes appropriate steps to keep children safe. She regularly evaluates her practice and exchanges ideas with other childminders, to help to build on her skills and knowledge. The childminder works in partnership with other settings to help to meet children's learning and support needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is particularly skilled in promoting children's early literacy and communication and language development. Children have access to a broad range of mark making equipment, such as paintbrushes and paint, chalk and pencils. They frequently draw, paint and attempt to write their names. The childminder encourages children to describe what they are doing and warmly congratulates their creativity. Children learn to give meaning to the marks they make. The childminder reads plenty of stories to children, prompting them to complete the repeated refrains in their favourite book. Children listen attentively and learn about rhyme and repetition. They develop a genuine interest in literacy and learn new vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides patient guidance and support to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour appropriately for their age. Children's behaviour is very good and they are confident and motivated learners. They learn the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder embeds this into everyday routines. For example, children wash their hands before eating, enjoy healthy snacks and learn about the importance of brushing their teeth. Their physical development is well fostered through a broad range of activities. For example, children take great pride in their achievements as they learn to hit a ball with a bat. They excitedly tell visitors they can play tennis.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children are encouraged to use reasoning to make decisions. This supports their critical thinking skills. For example, they decide to put their bug house on the floor so that bugs without wings can get inside it. Younger children demonstrate high levels of curiosity and independence within their play. Children attend playgroups with the childminder. This introduces them to a wider circle of friends and helps to extend their social skills. They are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245076 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10059610 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Warrington. The childminder operates all year round, from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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