Childminder in Warrington

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel extremely safe and secure in the childminder's home. They smile as they walk through the door. As children hang their coats up, they point to their photograph and tell visitors, 'This is my peg, next to my friends'.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant use highly innovative ways to ignite children's curiosity. For example, as children enjoy playing in the garden, they show surprise when they find an empty bottle. They ask the childminder, 'What is that bottle doing there?' This skilfully leads to an activity to help children learn about caring for the environment. The childminder gives children photographs of other items that she has secretly placed around the garden. Children eagerly set off in the rain, on their mission to hunt for 'rubbish'. They squeal with excitement when they find an object that matches their photograph. Children discuss where they should put the rubbish and decide that it goes in the childminder's blue recycling bin. This helps to extend children's thinking skills.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. This is evident in children's interactions. They are consistently polite and respectful to each other. For example, children use excellent manners when they ask their friends to pass things to them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has exceptionally effective arrangements for monitoring children's development. She talks in detail about how she supports children to achieve what they need to know next. The childminder is alert to children who are at risk of falling behind. She actively seeks professional advice and further training to help children to catch up. The childminder shares the knowledge she has gained with parents to support a consistent approach. For instance, parents describe helping their child to strengthen their tongue muscles. They comment that this has supported their child to make rapid progress in their early language development. n Children enjoy numerous experiences that help them to learn about the world around them. For example, they talk knowledgeably about how to care for the childminder's tortoise. The childminder plans activities to help to build on children's interest in other languages. For example, she invites visitors to her

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home to support children to explore French through games and songs. This has a positive impact on children's lives. For instance, parents comment that children really enjoy the activities. As a result, some children attend additional sessions at the weekend. n Children show extremely high levels of independence and cooperation relative to their age. For example, they consistently work together to complete tasks, such

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4 February 2020 as putting larger items away. At snack time, they prepare their own food. Older children offer to help their younger friends. They tell them, 'Be careful using the knife, it can be sharp'. n The childminder and her assistant make maximum use of spontaneous opportunities to help children to build on their existing skills. For instance, a chat about the childminder's fish leads to children making models of jellyfish. When younger children's models fall apart, older children give them a quick hug to reassure them. This helps younger children to build high levels of resilience and try again. As children discuss what they are making, the childminder's assistant highlights the words that begin with the same initial sound, such as 'friend' and 'frog'. This helps children to explore early phonic sounds. Children are highly motivated. For example, they extend their interest by initiating a fishing game.

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They persevere as they practise using large tweezers to catch fish. Children excitedly count how many fish they have caught and decide who has the most. n The childminder is extremely keen to support children to develop a love of books. She leads them in a short yoga session to help them to prepare for story time. This helps them to focus. The childminder creates an atmosphere of awe and wonder to capture children's attention. For example, she skilfully uses props to enhance her storytelling. Children hold their breath in anticipation as the childminder reveals what is inside the giant's present. The childminder uses the story to help children to explore and label emotions. For example, children discuss what they would do to make their friends feel better. At the end of the story, children giggle as they stand on tiptoes and stretch to make themselves as tall as a giant.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have an extremely secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. They confidently discuss the actions they will take if they have concerns about children's safety or well-being. The childminder has very effective policies and procedures, including around using online technology. This supports children to explore in a safe environment without compromising their natural desire to explore and learn. The childminder helps parents to teach children the importance of following safety instructions when they are out and about, for example walking on the pavement and holding hands to cross the road.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417122 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10129096 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 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant on a part-time basis. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector jointly observed an activity. The inspector discussed the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the children and the childminder's assistant at various points during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home. The inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use and discussed how these support children's learning. n The inspector looked at parents' written testimonials. The inspector took these into account. n The childminder and her assistant discussed children's learning and progress with the inspector, including their next steps and interests. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Inspection activities

4 February 2020 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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4 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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