Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 June 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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This provision is good

n The experienced childminder is well organised and has a very professional attitude. Strong partnerships with local schools are continually improving her knowledge of how to support children with early writing skills. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and uses gentle reminders to support children to understand what is expected from them. Children are happy, friendly and are learning to take turns. n The childminder knows children well and effectively observes them as they play to plan for their next steps in learning . Children are excited to learn through adult-planned and child-led activities. They enjoy creating imaginative stories in the building site and constructing their own garage with bricks. n Children are becoming increasingly independent and they are confident to express their own needs. Older children manage their self-care needs and inform the childminder

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This provision is good

when they are hungry. Children explore the play areas freely and enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read. n Parents feel well informed about their child's progress and how to further their development. They are complimentary about the service they receive and are grateful that the childminder encourages 'good behaviour, kindness and compassion'. n The childminder does not always re-shape activities to help children to be challenged at the highest level. n Although the childminder has forged positive relationships with parents, she has not developed fully effective ways to gather feedback, which contributes to the self- evaluation of the setting.

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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 provide more opportunities to challenge children's thinking skills n look at different ways to gather feedback from parents, which contribute to evaluations of the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of her child protection responsibilities. She knows the signs that may suggest a child is at risk from harm and the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or safety. She completes regular risk assessments in the home and during outings. This helps to identify potential hazards and provides a safe environment for children. The childminder fosters positive relationships with parents. She shares detailed weekly development updates with them. This helps parents to continue children's learning at home and has a positive impact on children's overall outcomes and progress. The childminder accesses training which helps her to meet the needs of children she is caring for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment with a good range of resources that are age appropriate. Younger children enjoy twisting and turning handles to operate the toy garage while older children put on different voices to retell their favourite story. Children learn about the wider world and different cultures. For example, they make Chinese dragons and read Chinese story books to find out about and explore Chinese New Year. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. Children count how many blocks they have in their towers and recognise shapes within the environment. The childminder promotes children's fine motor skills. Children enjoy rubbing over stencils, cutting around pictures with scissors and writing their own names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows when children are tired or hungry and responds appropriately to ensure their individual needs are met. She ensures that parents' wishes are followed. She provides food to cater for dietary requirements and uses resources from home to follow sleep routines. This helps to promote continuity in meeting children's needs. Children develop a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle and thoroughly enjoy their social mealtimes. The childminder provides nutritious foods and children enjoy eating home-made vegetable soup and fresh fruit. Children enjoy voting for food they would like to eat by putting their hands up and have conversations about their favourite foods. The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunities to play outside and engage in physical activities in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They gain good social and conversational skills and enjoy interactions with the childminder and their peers. Children feel secure in their environment and know how to keep each other safe. For example, after making their own garages, children suggest tidying up toys so they do not trip over them. Children make good progress from their starting points and are working in line with the typical development for their ages. They develop the key skills needed for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225160 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10060164 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates term time only from Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 5.15pm and Thursday to Friday, 8am to 9.20am. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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