Childminder 314907

Inspection date 18 February 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n Children are settled in the childminder's care. They are confident around the childminder and they thoroughly enjoy her interactions and the many games that they play. Children display high levels of self-esteem. For example, they describe themselves and their abilities very positively. n The childminder supports children's good health and well-being effectively. For instance, children are willing to try a range healthy foods and they drink plenty of water. The childminder talks to children about why they should wash their hands. Together they discuss what may happen if germs get into their tummy. This helps children to understand the importance of hygiene routines. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities that help to extend their early reading and writing skills. For instance, children enjoy decorating rocks with paints and coloured pens and they make good attempts to write their name. This helps

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This provision is good

to prepare children for future learning. n The childminder has an accurate view of the quality of her provision and she has clear plans to make further improvements. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. One parent said, 'The childminder always provides a caring, warm and very supportive environment for my children'. n The childminder does not consistently build effective links with other settings that children attend, to share information about children's learning and experiences. n The childminder does not focus her professional development plans on helping her to develop and enhance her skills and knowledge to the highest levels.

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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 build more effective links with other settings that children attend and help to complement children's learning experiences even further n focus professional development plans more precisely on helping to develop skills and knowledge to even higher levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is vigilant and works hard to keep children safe. For example, she conducts thorough risk assessments of her home daily before children arrive. Her home is safe and secure. Additionally, the childminder has good procedures for walking children to and from school. For instance, she has a set route that they take and she teaches children about the importance of crossing roads safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters. This includes wider child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder is aware of the potential indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take in the event of a concern about a child's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a generally good understanding of children's abilities. She provides activities and opportunities that she knows children will enjoy. This helps to keep children interested and motivated to learn. For instance, children delight at playing a game with the childminder. They roll dice and count the dots before confidently telling the childminder which number they have rolled. This helps to develop children's counting skills. Children enjoy reading simple sentences on the instructions and they are able to follow them with some help. The childminder adapts her teaching to keep children motivated. For instance, she quickly recognises that children are becoming slightly distracted and she simplifies the activity. Children spend extended periods of time concentrating, for example when drawing pictures. They use their excellent imaginations to talk to the childminder about what they are drawing. For instance, they make up a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

story about a troll and they draw an illustration to describe their story. The childminder listens enthusiastically and she asks children a range of questions. This helps to enhance children's imaginations even further and helps to support their excellent speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. Together they share daily information regarding children's care and achievements, for example through discussions and photographs. The childminder is consistent in her approach to promoting children's positive behaviour. She has simple rules and encourages children to follow them. For example, after playing a board game, children know that they should help to pick up the pieces and tidy it away. Children's behaviour is very good. They use positive manners and are willing to follow the boundaries. Children understand how to take turns and share and they demonstrate good social skills. The childminder's home is inviting and homely. Children freely access the toys and resources. This supports children's ability to make independent choices and decisions. The childminder engages children in activities that support their understanding of a range of different cultural celebrations. For

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

example, children have recently explored Chinese New Year, through craft activities and food tasting. This helps to raise children's awareness of the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314907 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10083442 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 5 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Appleton, Warrington. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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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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