Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 7 May 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 supports older children's learning well. She asks lots of interesting and thought-provoking questions and challenges them in their learning. For example, when talking about a recent trip to a butterfly house, the childminder encouraged older children to think about what butterflies might eat. n The childminder is calm and caring and has built strong relationships with children and their families. She gives children regular praise, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Parents comment that they feel at ease leaving their children in her care. For example, parents say, 'We are so lucky to have found Laura and we couldn't recommend her enough'. n The childminder's home is a stimulating learning environment with a variety of high- quality and age-appropriate resources. The childminder has recently enhanced it to create even more space for children to play. n Outdoor experiences are given high priority. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily,

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This provision is good

contributing to their good physical health. For example, they take nature walks and trips to the beach, squirrel park and local farms. This helps to extend children's outdoor learning experiences and appreciation for the natural world. n The childminder uses observations, assessments and planning effectively to support children's learning and development. Children are curious learners and they progress well from their starting points. n On rare occasions, younger children do not receive the support that they need to help them to fully engage in group activities. n The childminder takes some steps to improve her provision, such as networking with other childminders. However, she has not yet fully explored professional development that is focused on enhancing the quality of teaching to the very 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 offer further support to younger children, so that they are more consistently engaged in group activities n seek a wider range of continuous professional development that is more sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the effectiveness of training undertaken and also checked how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm and she is aware of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder demonstrates how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively, to help maintain their safety and welfare. The childminder establishes positive relationships with a range of professionals. For example, she communicates regularly with childminder colleagues to share ideas to compliment the care and learning for children. The childminder communicates effectively with parents in a variety of ways. This helps to keep them informed of their children's day and the activities on offer. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively builds on what children know. For example, children explore a variety of natural resources that had been collected while on a recent nature hunt. Younger children use small hand muscles while picking up bugs and twigs with tweezers. Older children use magnifying glasses to identify the similarities and differences between various creatures, sorting them into different categories. Children benefit from a wide range of additional learning opportunities outside of the childminder's home. For example, they attend regular rhyme-time and story sessions to play and learn alongside other children. This encourages their social and emotional development. The childminder supports children's communication and language carefully. For example, she models new vocabulary and speech sounds to children sensitively during their play. This helps them to develop their pronunciation and repertoire of words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses what she knows about children and the information she has gathered from parents to meet children's individual care needs. She is aware of when children will be tired, when they require comforters and their usual behaviour. The childminder acts as a good role model. She uses consistent strategies to help children learn how to behave well, including towards others. The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. For example, she teaches them from a young age about the importance of washing their hands after going to the toilet and before mealtimes. Children are encouraged to sit at the table to enjoy the wide range of healthy meals and snacks that are provided. This helps them to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Children are confident and motivated learners and are developing skills ready for their future learning. For example, children concentrate well as they use torches to explore books and show good early imagination when setting up a picnic in the role-play kitchen. Any gaps in learning are identified swiftly and the childminder understands how to access additional support, if needed, to further improve outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542639 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10090036 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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