Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 28 March 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 Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They follow the well-established daily routines successfully and develop good independence skills. For example, they confidently choose the toys they would like to play with. n The childminder monitors children's development well. This helps her to identify gaps in their learning and plan effectively for what they need to learn next. She shares this information with other settings that children attend, which contributes towards children making good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information about children's progress with parents on a regular basis. She offers suggestions for activities to help children to learn at home. Parents speak highly of the support they receive from the childminder. n The childminder uses the local area to broaden the range of learning experiences offered. She enables children to be more involved in their wider community and to

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This provision is good

develop an awareness of the world around them. n The childminder is motivated to improve her setting further and welcomes comments from parents to help her to improve. However, she has not yet identified clear or precise targets to drive developments at the very highest level. n Although the childminder supports children's language development well overall, sometimes she does not teach children the correct pronunciation of words.

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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 enhance self-evaluation systems that identify clear and precise targets in the drive for outstanding practice n develop greater consistency when modelling language, so that children always learn the correct pronunciation of words.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of parents in written statements provided during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder regularly refreshes her skills and knowledge to work with children. She uses links with other professionals to share good practice. The childminder accesses online training to develop her understanding of child protection procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to help to keep children safe from harm. She is clear about what procedures she must follow should she have a safety or welfare concern about a child in her care. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessment checks to help to ensure that her home remains a safe place for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and development. This helps her to plan activities that children enjoy and support their next steps in learning. She acts as a playful partner and actively joins in children's play with enthusiasm. The childminder talks to children about what she sees them doing and understands when best to intervene in their play. She encourages children to work things out for themselves and solve their own problems. For example, children are encouraged to work out how to stack boxes of different sizes inside each other. Children delight in sharing stories and enjoy turning the pages of their favourite books while talking about the pictures. The childminder offers lots of support as children use emerging mathematical skills to match and count as they play with jigsaws.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children freely explore the resources available and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas and interests in their play. The childminder sets simple rules and is consistently polite and respectful. Children behave well. The childminder understands the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. She provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children enjoy regular opportunities to play and be active outdoors. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills effectively. She often meets with other childminders and encourages children to build new friendships. For example, children enjoyed making new friends during a birthday tea party at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their time at this good-quality setting. They have independent access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. They are eager to play and explore. Children are confident and sociable. They develop positive attitudes towards others and are motivated to learn. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543231 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10090236 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lymm, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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