Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 23 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 skilled and experienced childminder closely observes children's play and accurately assesses their development. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and this helps them to achieve their next steps in learning. n The childminder is highly responsive to children's learning needs. She recognises children's love for playing outdoors and swiftly enhances her play areas to help to build on their current skills. For example, observing how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly, contributes towards children's increased knowledge of how things change over time. n Children flourish in the warm and welcoming environment. They rapidly build strong attachments to the childminder that help them to feel safe and secure. The childminder tenderly nurtures children's emotional development and confidence so they are ready to learn. n Children demonstrate good social skills and behaviour. They are aware of the

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This provision is good

childminder's expectations. For example, they happily respond when asked to tidy away resources. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start. n The childminder does not have highly effective arrangements to help parents to further extend their child's learning at home.

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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 collect more wide-ranging information from parents about their children's achievements and skills on entry n explore more ways to share information with parents, to help them to further support their children's learning at home and promote high levels of consistency and continuity for children.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, safeguarding policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements and feedback on questionnaires obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures for recognising and reporting concerns. This helps to promote and safeguard children's health and welfare. The childminder takes steps to ensure her premises are safe. She ensures that children are continuously supervised on outings. The childminder makes effective use of her self-evaluation process to identify areas for development of the provision. Parents' views are included in the process. The childminder has very good links with the local primary school to help to prepare children for their future moves. The childminder is well qualified and maintains her knowledge and development by looking at professional websites and sharing ideas with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to become good communicators. Children benefit from a language-rich environment, where discussion and conversation are continually provided. The childminder provides a narrative while playing with children so that they can hear new words and understand what they mean. The childminder is skilful in promoting children's mathematical development. This has a positive effect on children, who recognise colours and shapes and use mathematical language as they play. For example, children quickly decide to add 'one more' brick to match the length of their hand. Children play using their imagination and creativity, and enjoy positioning the small- world people into the toy houses and vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with plenty of praise for their achievements and contributions. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model and gives children gentle reminders of expectations. Outdoor play is given high priority and is incorporated into children's daily activities. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise frequently, contributing to their good physical health. They develop good hygiene routines and learn about the effects of food and drink on their bodies. Children have access to good opportunities to help them learn about other people and their communities. For example, they learn about different festivals and other people's lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Children understand instructions and begin to communicate confidently. They concentrate well during self-chosen activities, such as creating models with bricks. Children acquire a range of useful skills and prepare well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540452 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10090109 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hatton, Warrington. She operates during term time from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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