Childminder EY537379

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times. n Children are extremely happy in the care of the childminder and they readily engage in activities with her. The children have a very close bond with the childminder. A gradual settling-in procedure, which is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's needs, helps children to feel emotionally secure and enhances their well-being. n The childminder supports children's physical development very effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenges children indoors and outdoors to develop their excellent coordination and large physical skills. n The childminder has developed brilliant relationships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding

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The provision is good

children's care and developmental needs. This helps to ensure a consistent approach. n The childminder observes and assesses children, and provides activities that support them in reaching the next steps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always reflect on her practice and the quality of her activities with children, to raise the standard of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not fully utilise opportunities for the children to develop their mathematical skills further.

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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 extend more ways to become more self-reflective and raise the quality of teaching to the next level n provide even more ways to enhance children's mathematical skills and help prepare them for future learning.

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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 indoors and outdoors, 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 is aware of her responsibilities and she works hard to keep children safe. The childminder knows children well, and she is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder pays close attention to updating and completing regular training, and works in partnership with local authority advisers. She seeks the views and opinions of the children and parents when making further improvements to her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at following children's lead. She uses opportunities during children's chosen play to extend their learning, overall. Children show good levels of engagement and enthusiasm in experiences. They make consistently good progress. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, young children babble happily while they play and the childminder offers good support as they begin to develop their speaking skills. Children enjoy singing their favourite songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. She is calm, caring and kind. She teaches the children to have exceptionally good manners. The childminder constantly praises children, which promotes their emotional well-being effectively and raises their self- esteem to a high level. The childminder plans exciting outings for the children into the local community where they can learn about people who are different from themselves. She teaches children to respect other people and develop excellent social skills when then attend the numerous groups and play-activity sessions. Children adore being outdoors, running around, kicking balls and digging in the mud. They develop their brilliant balancing skills as they climb on tree trunks and learn about caring for the environment. The childminder teaches young children about the importance of good hygiene and they help her with tasks, such as collecting items for their nappy changes

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children learn how to be independent, for example, toddlers help to find their waterproof suits and shoes ready to play outside and try hard to put them on. Children listen well to instructions and learn to concentrate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537379 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10077026 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from, 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday and from 7am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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