Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 27 February 2019 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming environment and children feel comfortable in her care. She is a positive role model for children. The childminder is caring and calm, which helps children to feel self-assured. n Children make good progress from when they begin to attend. The childminder prioritises children's next steps for development and shares these with parents. n The childminder provides guidance and encourages children to persevere with physical challenges, such as moving in vehicles during outdoor play. Children are proud when they succeed and the childminder praises their efforts. n The childminder asks children questions and reminds them about their own experiences to captivate their interest. She is skilled in encouraging children's engagement and extending their thinking skills. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to experience the early stages of reading and writing. Children develop a love for stories and they willingly choose to

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This provision is good

make marks to represent objects and people in their lives. They are well prepared for the next stages in learning. n The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding training and supervision in the event that her assistant begins to work with her. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide full explanations of her expectations in order to support children to manage their own feelings and behaviour. n The childminder does not always encourage younger children to manage small tasks on their own in order to further develop their independence.

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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 consistently discuss expectations to further support children to manage their feelings and learn about expected behaviour n make even better use of daily routines to give children more responsibilities for managing small tasks by themselves.

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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 jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and she keeps up to date with child protection issues. She is able to identify concerns about a child's welfare and knows how to respond to help to protect children from harm. The childminder supervises children well and has good routines in place to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She has a good understanding of the statutory requirements for adult-to-child ratios, with and without an assistant. Her self-evaluation procedure is effective. The childminder gathers the views of parents and works with the local authority for support. Parents comment that the childminder communicates well with them and they are pleased with the quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in following children's interests and she uses opportunities to teach them during their spontaneous play well. She encourages children's observation about things that happen. The childminder provides good explanations to reinforce their understanding about new concepts. She uses effective strategies to help children's communication and language development. The childminder introduces new vocabulary. She builds on the words that children say so they can hear how sentences are constructed. The childminder monitors the progress of children effectively. She understands how to engage parents and external agencies for support where necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children thoroughly. She builds strong bonds with them and they respond to her well. The childminder provides a broad range of experiences for children, including daily visits outside of the home. She plans a healthy, balanced menu and encourages children to try new foods. The childminder guides them to follow routine hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. She helps children to learn about taking turns and using good manners. The childminder observes closely and takes opportunities to praise children's good team work and cooperation.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to play and learn. They show curiosity and like to explore new experiences. They are relaxed and happy to communicate to express their needs and wants. Children particularly enjoy being active outdoors and using their physical skills. For example, they enjoy riding around in vehicles, throwing and kicking balls and chalking. Children show high levels of concentration in messy activities, such as washing vehicles with water and sponges. They willingly count objects during their play and this supports their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540104 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10089799 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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