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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's calm and welcoming home. They are safe as they explore the well-organised environment. Children have formed close bonds with the childminder, who has a comforting and supportive approach. They demonstrate their independence skills and attend to their own personal needs.

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The provision is good

Children are focused and motivated to learn. Their polite conversations and discussions can be heard as they investigate a tray of underwater resources. Children laugh as they use shells to create 'sea caves' for mermaids. The childminder plays alongside children and expertly enhances their learning. She encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. They count shells and group them according to size. Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave positively and show respect towards one another. They are extremely kind and consistently use good manners. Following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the childminder has prioritised teaching children how to share. Children now happily take turns, for example to update information on the daily calendar. They show maturity beyond their young ages when they encourage others to go first. Children are secure in the knowledge that they will also get a turn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants all children to achieve their very best. She implements an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. The childminder uses assessment effectively to establish what children need to learn. She plans personalised learning experiences for each child. As a result, children are motivated to learn. n Children happily use play dough to create tails for mermaids. They are eager to participate in this activity and strengthen their hand muscles as they manipulate the dough. However, children quickly lose focus. This is because the childminder does not give children the opportunity to extend their learning. n The childminder has strong partnerships in the local community. She volunteers regularly in the pre-school that the children also attend. This means that both settings can plan learning together. Children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development. As a result, children come on in leaps and

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bounds. n The childminder supports children's language development through meaningful conversations. For example, children discuss how they have seen quails hatch from their eggs. Children make connections in their learning. They look at photos and talk about the deer they saw on a recent visit to a country park.

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3 May 2022 They know that a young deer is a 'fawn'. Children develop a wide range of vocabulary and are very confident communicators. n Children show great determination to complete tasks. For example, when playing outdoors, children work collaboratively to move water from the water table to make pretend soup. They fill up smaller containers from a jug, helping each other and sharing ideas. When they are successful, they celebrate and cheer. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning that will benefit them when they start school. n Parents feel involved in their children's learning and have been able to attend days out with the childminder. For instance, to learn about the Chinese culture, parents, children and the childminder had great fun as they joined in celebrations at a local Chinese restaurant. These positive relationships help children to feel safe and secure. n Children learn about how there are people in society who help them. Firefighters

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need to do better?

have spoken to the children about fire safety. Children learned about this serious issue in a meaningful way. They heard how the fire alarm sounds and had the opportunity to sit in a fire engine. Children develop an understanding of fundamental British values and learn to respect people who help them. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical strength and dexterity. They show great control as they run and climb in the garden. Children enjoy reading books outdoors. They smile and laugh as the childminder reads one of their favourite books called 'The Tree' as they sit under a tree. Children benefit from enjoyable learning outdoors that is meaningful.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to keep children safe. She understands a wide range of safeguarding issues, including radicalisation and child exploitation. The childminder ensures that she completes all mandatory training, including updating her first-aid qualification and her safeguarding and child protection awareness. Children are supported to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand the evacuation route if there is a fire or emergency in the house. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and carries out daily checks to minimise risks.

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should:

n ensure that activities always offer suitable challenge for all children to help them make even more significant progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2521182 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10208070 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and has qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions to establish the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n Documents were sampled by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks, public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 May 2022 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

3 May 2022 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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