Childminder in Warrington

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. Children are extremely content, happy and settled because the childminder is very caring and sensitive towards their needs. Her calm and consistent approach increases children's confidence and enables them to respond well to her high expectations. Children enjoy the activities provided for them and explore the environment with confidence. For example, young children have plentiful opportunities to develop their emerging physical skills as they move around holding on to furniture for support. The childminder skilfully helps children to take independent steps as she holds their hands, offering an abundance of encouragement and reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children's emotional well-being is placed in high regard. The childminder finds out very detailed information about children's individual likes, dislikes and routines prior to them starting at her setting. She offers flexible and gradual settling-in sessions when no other children are in attendance. This approach enables her to focus on individual needs and foster strong attachments. Children settle with ease and quickly develop their sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder systemically observes and monitors children's progress. She diligently shares this information with parents and encourages them to contribute what children are learning at home. However, the childminder does not use the information gained from her observations and assessments precisely enough, to target the most appropriate and challenging next steps. n There are good arrangements in place to maintain children's good health and well-being. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children have a healthy diet and regular exercise. She implements good hygiene procedures with regards to cleanliness and infection control, encouraging young children to wash their hands after nappy changes and before eating. n Children enjoy exploring and investigating as they develop their sensory skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to feel the texture of muesli. She talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary

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such as 'crunchy' as they scoop the muesli with different-sized spoons. n Children are afforded good opportunities to learn about the world around them. The childminder takes children on regular outings to places of interest within the local community, including visits to cafes and parks. This also enables children to develop their social skills as they interact with others in larger groups. n Children are active learners, making choices and decisions for themselves. They select toys from a good range of equipment that is readily available for them and easily accessible. Children select musical instruments; the childminder

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need to do better?

4 February 2020 models how to shake a rattle and children excitedly copy. n Children behave well and are developing an understanding of what is expected of them. For example, they remove their shoes when indoors and help to tidy away resources. The childminder models polite, kind and patient behaviour and is cheerful and encouraging in her approach. This helps children to develop a positive attitude to their learning and trying new experiences. n Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They choose their favourite stories and snuggle in the childminder's lap to listen and help to turn the pages. The childminder reads with enthusiasm and names objects and characters. This aids children's understanding and helps to develop their growing vocabularies. n The childminder is experienced and enthusiastic in her role. She has attended a good variety of training opportunities and particularly enjoys carrying out her

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need to do better?

own professional research. She works closely with other childminders and uses these opportunities to share good practice ideas. n The childminder regularly seeks the views and opinions of parents, through questionnaires and daily feedback. However, the childminder's current method of self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to help raise the quality of the provision even higher. She does not yet identify more precise areas of improvement or review the impact of this on children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children from harm and reporting any concerns that may arise. She follows local guidance and provides information in the form of a written policy and procedure for parents. Children's safety is maintained within the home and outside because the childminder successfully completes risk assessments. This practice enables her to identify any potential hazards and to take the necessary steps to ensure children's safety. The childminder holds a first-aid qualification and attends training on safeguarding to ensure she stays abreast of any changes in legislation.

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should:

n refine more precisely the individual next steps in children's learning, in order to provide children with an optimum level of challenge that supports them to make the best possible progress n strengthen the current methods of self-evaluation to drive forward improvements and raise the quality of the provision to the highest possible levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425380 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10074749 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home. n Discussions were held with the childminder at suitable times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled various documents, including the suitability of adults living in the household and training records. n A joint observation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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