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 arrive at the setting happy and show excitement to spend time with the childminder. She gets to know children's likes and dislikes and creates close bonds with them. This helps children to feel secure in the welcoming environment. Children display excellent behaviours. They help to look after the setting by tidying away toys when finished. Children play well with each other. For example, they dig in the sand together to find the fossils. Children become deeply engrossed in their play. They show feelings of pride when they finish finding all of the dinosaurs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are eager to join in activities. They respond well and listen carefully to instructions. For example, when children explore the garden to find the hidden dinosaurs, they are encouraged to investigate the different areas. Children are prepared and ready for the next stage in their learning, for example when they go to school.

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The provision is good

Children access a wide range of opportunities to explore the wider community. They enjoy new experiences, such as trips to the seaside and a ride on the train. Children listen attentively to the childminder. This helps them stay safe. Children attend weekly groups with the childminder, along with other local childminders. This helps them to build their confidence and provides them with opportunities to widen their social network.

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need to do better?

n The childminder responds promptly to children's current interests. She further extends activities that children enjoyed the previous day. This helps children remain focused and enables them to build on what they already know and can do. Activities are based around a story of the week. For example, the childminder reads 'Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School', recalling the story before moving on to a themed activity. This allows the children to develop a love for books. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn and places a very strong focus on children's emotional well-being, communication and language, confidence and school readiness. She talks passionately about children developing confidence. This is evident from the youngest children who learn each other's names, to the oldest children learning to speak confidently to the inspector and building social skills over time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical development as part of her daily practice. For example, she counts with children during routines and introduces shapes as part of children's play experiences. However, there are some instances where the childminder does not always encourage children to

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need to do better?

9 August 2022 think critically or support them to group objects in size order to support their ongoing mathematical development. n Children engage in experiences that support healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder encourages children to engage in physical activities in the large garden space, such as jumping on the trampoline. Consequently, children are developing good habits. n Daily routines are well organised and promote children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children learn to wash their hands after toileting and have daily opportunities for outdoor physical play. The childminder is mindful of the food provided, ensuring that all meals and snacks provided for children are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder is actively involved in the wider childminding community and is keen to share experiences with others. She completes a range of professional training to extend her knowledge further. This helps her improve her provision.

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For instance, she completes training to support children's understanding of the importance of regular toothbrushing. She successfully implements what she has learned to further develop activities to support children's understanding of oral hygiene practices. n Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. The childminder offers parents additional guidance and support when needed. For example, when children are showing signs of toilet training, the childminder will support the family to help the children through the transition. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's ongoing progress periodically. She provides parents with suggestions to help them further support their children's learning at home. This helps to build up partnership working and support children's home learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed understanding of safeguarding procedures and understands the process to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. Subsequently, she is also aware of the process to follow if there is an allegation made against herself. The childminder completes many safeguarding training courses to ensure that her knowledge and understanding are effective in keeping children safe. The childminder ensures children's safety with effective risk assessments within the home and when on outings. The childminder maintains her first-aid certificate so that she can support children in the event of an accident.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for children to think critically and understand the

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2544608 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10215493 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 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 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Joint observations were carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and training. n Parent testimonials were viewed and taken into consideration during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 August 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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9 August 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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