Childminder EY422973

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. The childminder provides children with a range of resources and activities to support their future learning. Children are encouraged to become independent and manage their own care needs. For instance, children take off their shoes and hang their coats on pegs provided on arrival.

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The provision is good

Babies settle quickly and feel secure with the childminder. They enjoy sharing cuddles with her at sleep time. Children share photographs of their families with the childminder. She uses these to discuss children's relationships and experiences. This helps children to feel settled and secure and to learn about what makes them unique.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She observes children's play and plans activities based on their individual interests. For example, the childminder plays alongside children during a pirate-themed activity. Children enjoy exploring various interesting items in a treasure chest. The childminder reads a book about pirates. She introduces new language to babies, such as 'telescope'. The childminder encourages babies to feel the texture of objects in the book. She uses words such as 'shiny', 'bumpy' and 'fluffy' to describe the objects in the book. This helps to promote children's language development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children extremely well and is nurturing and caring towards them. She has built positive relationships with the children and their families. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and say she provides a good balance of care and education. Parents say the childminder communicates with them regularly in various ways. They state they are kept well informed about the progress their children are making. The childminder offers parents suggestions for activities they can try at home to enhance their children's learning. n The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to be physically active. For example, children play outdoors, have daily walks and visit local parks, libraries and play centres. In addition, the childminder provides children with a healthy and nutritious range of meals and snacks. She teaches children about how these activities can contribute towards their good health.

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need to do better?

n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses effective strategies to promote children's positive behaviour. She consistently praises children. This helps to support their self-esteem and gives them confidence in their own abilities. The childminder supports children to recognise and understand their

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need to do better?

6 January 2020 feelings and emotions. For example, children draw their faces displaying various emotions. They discuss how they are feeling and why they feel this way. n The experienced childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice effectively. Parents regularly complete questionnaires. This helps the childminder to assess the quality of her provision and identify any areas for improvement. Additionally, parents and children give the childminder verbal feedback about the service she provides. For example, the childminder responded to children's requests to provide regular baking activities. n The childminder has formed strong links with other childminders in the local area. She recognises the importance of the support they provide for each other in their work. The childminder makes the most of networking opportunities to share ideas with other professionals. This helps to keep her skills and knowledge

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need to do better?

updated regarding current early years practice. However, she has not fully considered ongoing professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard. n The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings children attend. This helps to promote consistency in children's ongoing learning and progress. n The childminder is a good role model for children and supports them to understand right from wrong. For instance, children share their experiences of when they have engaged in acts of kindness, such as cleaning up litter. In addition, children enjoy making up gift boxes to donate to local charities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to maintain her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify any signs and indicators that a child might be at risk of harm, including from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder knows how to report concerns to her local safeguarding partnership. This helps her to promote children's safety and well- being. The childminder ensures that her home remains a safe place for children to learn and play. She conducts detailed risk assessments within her home and for all outings. This helps her to identify any potential hazards and minimise any risks.

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should:

n explore further professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422973 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10129100 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder. The childminder explained how she organises her provision. n Parents shared their views through written feedback and the inspector took account of these views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children and how she assesses and plans for children's learning. 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.

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Inspection activities

6 January 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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Inspection activities

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