Childminder in Warrington

Inspection date 27 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 qualified childminder and her assistant are passionate about their roles and regularly reflect upon the provision. They welcome feedback from parents and adapt practice to meet the changing needs of children and their families. n The childminder and her assistant provide a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. n Parents are very happy with the care provided. They say that children thrive in the childminder's care and benefit from the wide range of experiences that she offers. n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. She offers a range of mark-making activities and children enjoy looking at books. They listen attentively to stories and comment on what they see. n The childminder and her assistant take children on regular outings into the wider community and to explore the local area. These visits provide stimulating play experiences which help children to learn about the wider world.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, opportunities are not utilised to help to raise children's awareness of sharing and turn taking even further. n The childminder does not gather precise information about children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at the setting, in order to promote progress from the outset.

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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 make the most of opportunities to teach young children about turn taking and sharing to help to fully extend their understanding of cooperative play n enhance the level of initial information obtained from parents to include further detail about children's development, in order to plan more precisely for their continued progress from when they first start.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualifications and training certificates. She discussed a selection of policies and procedures and checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand child protection concerns and are confident in their knowledge of reporting procedures. Policies, procedures and robust risk assessments of the childminder's home and the local environment underpin their good practice and further help to keep children safe. The childminder is reflective and continually reviews the quality of her service. For example, the childminder and her assistant continually discuss the success of activities and share ideas about how to improve. The childminder and her assistant seek to enhance their already good knowledge. For example, they attend training provided by the local pre- school and search for new and interesting ways to promote children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn. They use this knowledge effectively to plan a range of stimulating activities that follow children's interests. The childminder and her assistant support children's critical-thinking skills well. For example, when reading a story, children are asked what the bears can see, smell and hear. Children develop early mathematical skills through a range of activities. For example, they squeal with delight as they search and find the correct shapes and colours. Children's development is regularly monitored and their progress is shared with parents. This supports the childminder to identify and reflect upon any potential gaps in learning and put strategies in place to further support children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming environment that thoroughly meets the needs and interests of children. A wide range of resources are accessible to children, encouraging their sense of exploration and independence. The childminder and her assistant are kind and considerate. They mimic children's home routines and set clear expectations of behaviour. As a result, children behave well and show genuine affection for their caregivers. Children's health and well-being are promoted. For example, children are provided with a range of healthy meals and are encouraged to try new foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Their understanding of the world around them is enhanced by the many outings to the local community and beyond. Children enjoy being creative and have many opportunities to make marks. For example, they delight as they choose different colours and ribbons to create their 'jellyfish'. Children are acquiring the skills that they need in preparation for the eventual move to school. For example, they are learning to be independent and manage their own care needs appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465757 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10106067 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a foundation degree in early years.

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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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