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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy, safe and thrive in the well-resourced environment that promotes their curiosity and exploration. They are encouraged to problem-solve and think for themselves. Children take part in activities that engage them and help them to learn. For example, they are fascinated by a small-scale building site. They develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they pick up small stones with chopsticks. Older children are encouraged to recognise letters and numbers. All children make good progress in their learning. Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations of children's conduct. Children are well mannered and polite. They are encouraged to share and take turns. Children are friendly towards one another.

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The provision is good

Children develop an understanding of the wider world around them as the childminder treats everyday experiences as learning opportunities. For example, children are delighted to watch the dustbin lorry go by and a delivery arriving. Children experience a broad range of opportunities. For example, they visit the fire station and a local airfield. At the library, children sing songs and read stories, which promotes their early literacy. Children take part in 'nature tots' sessions, which are run by the childminder each week. These are an excellent opportunity for children to learn about the natural world and the environment. The childminder works closely with another childminder, which gives children opportunities to socialise and make new friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children separate from their parents at the gate, which helps them to settle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder identifies areas that children need to work on and tailors her teaching to meet these needs. Children are encouraged to reflect on their prior learning. For example, they look at photos of their outdoor adventures and remember what they have learned about trees and clouds. Children's skills and knowledge develop over time. n Children's communication and language are well supported. The childminder repeats single words clearly. This helps younger children to learn new words, such as 'slide' and 'tractor', at a rapid pace. Older children are taught more- complex vocabulary, such as 'construction worker', as they play. n The childminder does not always challenge children's misconceptions. For example, when the childminder asks what the bees are collecting, children reply 'honey'. The childminder does not correct children or provide further explanation of the concept. This means that correct knowledge is not always reinforced.

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need to do better?

n Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. They understand set routines. For example, when it is time to tidy up, children join in enthusiastically. This helps children to know what is expected of them and

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need to do better?

7 June 2022 supports their positive behaviour. n Activities capture children's attention and engage them for extended periods. For example, children transport water to different parts of the garden and develop their imaginations as they make a pond for toy fish. Children have positive attitudes towards learning. n Children show fantastic independence skills as they wipe their own faces and put their tissues in the bin. They confidently direct their own play and make choices about what they would like to do. Older children open items from their packed lunches. This helps to prepare them for school. n The childminder teaches children about different cultures and celebrations. For example, children learn about Chinese New Year. They taste food and make dragon crafts. However, children do not have enough opportunities to learn about different types of families and people, such as those with disabilities. This

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need to do better?

means that their understanding of others could be developed further. n The childminder provides excellent support for families. Parents value the daily conversations and messages with photos that they receive each day. They praise the home-from-home feeling the setting has and comment that the childminder feels like part of the family. The childminder shares children's progress with parents and ideas on how parents can extend children's learning at home. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder takes part in regular training and uses what she learns to reflect on her provision. For example, she has attended training on teaching mathematics outdoors, and she has adapted her provision in response. Additional training helps the childminder to continually develop her practice over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows about different types of abuse and what signs to be alert to. She knows how to report any concerns that she has. The childminder attends local authority training to update her safeguarding knowledge. In addition, she seeks out in-depth training on key topics, such as female genital mutilation and county lines, to further develop her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder understands what safeguarding issues are particularly relevant in her local area, which helps her to remain vigilant at all times. She ensures that the garden gate is always locked so that children are in a safe and secure space.

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should:

n challenge children's misconceptions consistently, in order to extend their knowledge even further

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should:

7 June 2022 n extend opportunities for children to learn about different types of people and families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477545 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10231889 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 5 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 June 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

7 June 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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