Childminder 314817

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children to play and explore within. Children have good relationships with the childminder and show that they are settled within her care. n The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children. Children behave well and are well mannered. They happily share toys and resources and enjoy their interactions with the childminder. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder encourages a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and learning. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is knowledgeable and tracks children's progress well. She uses the information gained from her observations to plan effectively for children's next steps in their learning. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to identify strengths

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This provision is good

and areas for development to raise the quality of provision to a higher level. n The childminder has not yet precisely focused her professional development on acquiring teaching skills to help raise the quality of teaching even 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 use self-evaluation more effectively to identify strengths and areas for development to raise the quality of provision to a higher level. n explore more professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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 observed and completed a discussion about a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector read letters provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has created a homely and nurturing learning environment where children are able to flourish. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows exactly what to do if she were to have a concern about a child's welfare. Her assistant has also completed safeguarding training and knows how to keep children safe. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant to help promote consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures which she uses well to support her good practice. She routinely risk assesses her home indoors and outside. This helps her to ensure the premises are suitable and fit for purpose.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She is skilled at understanding when to allow children space to lead their own play and activities to explore their own outcomes. Children's language development is supported well. For instance, children enjoy interacting with the childminder as they complete a jigsaw puzzle. The childminder teaches children colour names and supports them to count. She regularly furthers children's learning by skilfully questioning and allowing children time to problem solve. The childminder regularly observes children to plan purposeful activities that are relevant to individual children's needs. Children are quick to engage in play and remain focused for long periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated and keen to learn. They confidently explore the learning environment and enjoy using their imaginations as they play with cars on the car mat. The childminder regularly praises children which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Parents report that the childminder works closely with them to promote positive healthy eating messages to their children. Children have plenty of opportunity to be physically active as they enjoy playing outdoors. For example, children laugh with excitement as they skilfully throw and catch a ball. The childminder provides children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about the local community. Children enjoy regular outings to the park and local village that further enrich their learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points and are supported in gaining the skills needed in readiness for school. Children concentrate while using pens and are encouraged to make marks, supporting their early writing skills. Children have good listening skills, and show an understanding of instructions and the meaning of conversations. Children are encouraged to be independent learners as they take their shoes off after playing outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314817 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10069861 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Lymm, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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