Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 28 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 is a very enthusiastic practitioner and is committed to continuously improving her service. This has a positive impact on children's learning and well-being. n The childminder offers her assistant good levels of supervision to help ensure they provide a consistent approach. She organises training to help him understand his role and responsibilities well. n The childminder provides a wide selection of toys, furniture and equipment to meet the needs of the children that attend the setting. Children are motivated to learn and they make steady progress from their starting points. n Children show that they enjoy their time with the childminder. They are self-assured and have positive attitudes to learning. n There is a strong focus on supporting children's good health. For example, the childminder ensures that children exercise regularly and have access to fresh air. She talks to children about the benefits of healthy eating and she encourages them to make

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This provision is good

their own fruit juice, which aids their learning of growth and development. n The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She works well with her assistant to ensure that children feel safe and secure in their care. n Sometimes, the childminder is too quick to offer her own ideas and solutions to children during play. This does not fully support children in developing their imagination and problem-solving skills.

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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 the best use of opportunities to further develop children's ideas and problem-solving skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children during indoor activities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. She interacted with the children at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's training records, children's learning journeys, and policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant complete relevant training to enhance their knowledge of child protection issues. They are fully aware of the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supports her professional development actively to keep her knowledge up to date. Recent training has improved the childminder's awareness of how to identify and make referrals for children with additional needs. The childminder works closely with parents and seeks their views to help evaluate the provision. Since the last inspection, she has made positive changes to the play areas that enable children to further develop their independence skills. Parents write that they are very happy with the standards of care and teaching that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reviews children's progress well to ensure that they move forward in their learning. She makes good use of the information gained from her accurate assessments to help plan a variety of stimulating activities. For example, the childminder successfully captured children's interest during a painting activity. Children enjoyed making dinosaur footprints and spent significant periods experimenting with paintbrushes. The childminder engages children in conversations and gives a running commentary about what they are doing. This encourages children to respond well, which helps to extend their vocabulary. In another activity, children displayed good levels of concentration as they measured ingredients and mixed the dough using age-appropriate tools. The childminder encouraged children to use their hands effectively, which helped to strengthen their small muscles. She also made good use of the opportunity to raise

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's understanding of mathematical ideas, for example by introducing basic shapes and numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children lots of praise and encouragement for their strong efforts. Children respond positively to this and it contributes to their self-confidence. The childminder forms a warm and trusting relationship with the children, and they often share laughter together during play. The childminder organises mealtimes effectively. For instance, she sits and eats with the children to model good table manners. This helps children to develop a strong understanding of what is expected of them. Children behave well and show respect for adults and their environment. The childminder teaches children about the wider world. She skilfully encourages children to observe the similarities and differences between people, such as during activities. Children begin to understand their own lives and make links to people who are significant to them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children gain valuable skills that are needed for their future learning. They listen well and know how to adjust their behaviour to different situations. Young children, for example, manage age-appropriate responsibilities well. They are helpful in sorting and putting toys away after play. Children are keen to take part in activities, including practical tasks that help to develop their self-care skills successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340664 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10083233 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Hounslow and works with an assistant. The childminder offers her service from 6.45am until 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except family holidays. She is also available to work on weekends. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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Registers

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