Childminder 315158

Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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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 and her assistant work well as a team. The experienced childminder delegates tasks and shares responsibilities. Children's safety is given the utmost priority. For instance, ratios are well managed and children are closely supervised at all times. Good teamwork contributes to the smooth running of the setting and helps to ensure children's needs are quickly met. n The childminder knows children in her care very well. She completes accurate and consistent observations and monitoring of children's progress and has a clear appreciation for children's interests and stages of development. Children make good all-round progress. n The childminder creates a very interesting environment. Children are happy and enjoy their learning. For example, they enthuse and delight as they play, using their imagination with dolls and toy babies. n The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement. She uses descriptive

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The provision is good

words, such as, 'excellent', 'fantastic' and 'fabulous' to celebrate children's achievements. This contributes to children's good self-esteem. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners and behaviour is excellent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not ask questions in the most effective way to fully extend children's critical thinking skills to the highest level. n Sometimes, the childminder does not fully support children to complete self-care tasks for themselves, to promote their independence to the very 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

n strengthen communication and questioning techniques and extend children's critical thinking skills towards an outstanding level n extend children's independence skills even further and make the most of opportunities for them to complete self-care tasks.

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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 and her assistant. She looked a relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises and working at the setting. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parental views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended safeguarding training and have good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. They clearly understand their responsibilities to identify and report child protection concerns. This helps to protect children's welfare and safety. The childminder completes continual evaluation of her practice. She swiftly identifies areas to develop and addresses these effectively. Parents, children and the childminder's assistant all contribute to development plans. This helps to ensures the views of all parties accessing the setting are fully reflected. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of care and learning their children receive. The childminder is passionate, motivated and provides a high-quality service. She monitors the quality of her assistant's practice and shares practical ideas to improve. Recruitment

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an active participant in children's learning. She sits alongside children and joins in their games. She is a sound role model and suggests ideas to introduce challenge and extend children's learning. For example, children enjoy drawing numbers and shapes. This contributes to their early writing skills, number recognition and mathematical skills. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder adapts her practice to meet children's differing needs and abilities. For example, older children complete large, challenging jigsaws and younger children explore simple wooden jigsaws. The childminder is a sensitive and skilful teacher and her attentive interactions help promote children's good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's individual needs are quickly met. The childminder and her assistant are extremely attentive and respond swiftly when children require support. For example, children are provided with reassuring cuddles when they wake from their sleep. Children are emotionally secure. Children use their manners without prompts. They regularly say 'please' and 'thank you' when they interact with others. Children are respectful, sociable and enjoy good friendships. Children are physically active. They experience regular long walks within the local community and enjoy climbing, running and exploring in the local forest. Children thrive emotionally and physically.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. Children develop early literacy skills. They begin to recognise letters in familiar words, such as their names. Children count in sequence and problem solve well, overall. They cooperate with peers and approach challenge with positivity. Children are keen to learn and have a positive attitude. They actively participate in any given task and enjoy learning new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315158 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10080764

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and one week over the Christmas period. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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