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 form secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind and nurturing in her approach. They are happy and clearly feel safe. Children are keen to explore and learn at the welcoming setting. When playing independently, children select what they would like to play with and spend a long time as they work together and concentrate on their chosen tasks. For example, children laugh as they create buildings with blocks and investigate how magnets can move items. They show their mathematical knowledge and use new vocabulary, such as 'taller' and 'measure', as they play. Children receive consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps children to feel valued and secure.

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The provision is good

Children understand what the childminder expects of them. There are appropriate rules in place to help them to learn right from wrong. Children use their manners and show kindness and respect for one another. They learn to share and take turns. Children happily help to put toys away and show great care for the resources. Following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the childminder has been supporting children's social development by introducing new experiences to the children. She has prioritised trips to parks and libraries. As a result, children are confident around new people. They happily share their ideas and engage in lively conversations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with a curriculum which follows their interests and builds on what they already know and can do. She uses assessment effectively to identify what children need to learn next. As a result, children are highly motivated and consistently demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. n Children develop their communication and language skills as they join in with nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder eagerly reads books and consistently uses language correctly. This ensures children hear high quality language. As a result, children develop their vocabulary and confidently use new words in their play. n Children show great determination and independence as they attend to their physical needs. They use the toilet and wash their hands; eager to explain they 'can do it'. The childminder talks to the children about healthy food and how they can be physically active. She explains the importance of drinking water.

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Children understand that in hot weather, playing in the shade helps to keep them safe. As a result, children learn how to keep themselves healthy. n The curriculum to develop children's physical skills is strong. Children develop the strength in their bodies as they climb and run on daily outings to the park. The childminder provides an abundance of activities for children to strengthen their arms and hands in preparation for writing. Children manipulate play dough

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9 August 2022 with tools, use scissors and pour water between containers. These activities help children develop the skills for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder reviews her practice to implement improvements. She is motivated to provide the best possible outcomes for children. The childminder has completed recent training. However, the childminder's professional development is not sharply focused enough to enhance her knowledge of how children learn. This means that the quality of teaching is not always at the highest level. n The childminder helps children to learn about the local community and develop respect for people who help them. For example, children regularly visit nature trails, playgroups and farms. However, opportunities for children to learn about differences between themselves and others is not as well developed. As a result, children are not able to develop a full appreciation of differences between

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people and life in modern Britain. n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. Parents receive daily updates on what their children are learning. The childminder gives parents advice on how to support their children further at home. This means children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her role in relation to keeping children safe. She regularly updates her knowledge by accessing training. The childminder can describe the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to access support should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder understands the process to follow should there be an allegation made about someone that lives in the household. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and makes sure the learning environment is safe and secure. Appropriate sun safety measures are in place and the time that children spend in the sunshine is carefully monitored. This helps to keep children safe while outdoors.

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should:

n focus professional development more precisely, so that all teaching is always of the highest quality n help children to gain a greater awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others, to help them prepare for life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314925 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10128982 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 10 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the Appleton, Warrington. The childminder operates 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 suitability checks, public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector took the written views of parents into consideration.

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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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Inspection activities

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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