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 at this setting are happy and confident. They settle well and form secure trusting relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children are able to choose which activities to take part in and are enthusiastic in their play. They display a positive attitude towards their learning. Children behave well and show kindness towards one another. They are busy creating artwork based on a recent trip to the aquarium. Children are keen to talk to the inspector about what they are doing. They are able to share new knowledge and vocabulary as they recall their memories. Children laugh together reminding each other about sharks, stingrays and lionfish. They show great imagination and critical-thinking skills during activities.

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The provision is good

Children have a voice at this setting. This contributes to the emotional well-being of the children. Children receive lots of praise and positive feedback from the childminder for their efforts. This supports children's self-esteem. Children have the opportunity to socialise with children of different ages at a school holiday club that the childminder runs. This enables children to build relationships and creates a language-rich environment. Children are safe and secure and can risk assess for themselves. The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for all children at this setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans effective activities and learning opportunities for all children. She recognises that some children with special educational needs and or/disabilities or English as an additional language may need tailored support. The childminder delivers an inclusive curriculum that supports the needs of all children by matching it to their interests and developmental stages. This provides a broad range of exciting and challenging experiences. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children have a choice about which activities they want to take part in. The childminder and assistants communicate with children using a range of verbal and non-verbal methods. They evidence through their actions that they listen to children and can respond to their needs. This creates a sense of belonging for the children. n The childminder shows how she uses effective assessment and planning to support all children so they are thriving. She provides good examples of working

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need to do better?

in partnership with parents to improve outcomes for children. Parents talk about the nurturing ethos of this setting. They value the support staff give them. This helps parents to extend the learning and development of their children at home. n There are clear rules and expectations for children's behaviour. The childminder encourages children to take turns, share and respect each other. However, at

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need to do better?

10 August 2022 times, the childminder and her assistants do not always support children to develop their independence skills to the highest level. n There is a good focus on children's communication and language development. There is lots of singing, storytelling, rhymes and conversation. The childminder questions children in such a way that their thinking is extended and there is the opportunity to further develop their speaking skills. On occasion, the childminder and her assistants do not always model the correct language to children. This limits children's growing vocabulary. n The childminder and her assistants support children to use the experiences they gain from outings in the wider community and incorporate this into their play. This supports children to develop a good understanding about what makes them unique and to learn about the wider world around them. n The childminder has a clear vision for providing high-quality, inclusive care and

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education for all. She keeps her knowledge up to date by making good use of independent reading and attending training courses. This enables the childminder to keep her practice current. The childminder and assistants have shared values and a desire to ensure that all children achieve their full potential. n The childminder's assistants feel valued and supported in their work. The childminder and the assistants live in the community and understand the needs of the families they support. They welcome feedback from parents to help them identify improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure level of knowledge and understanding in relation to safeguarding. She keeps careful records and knows what action to take if concerns arise. Childminder's assistants have a good level of knowledge and understanding about safeguarding policy and procedure. The childminder and her assistants regularly check on the welfare of children and provide a safe learning environment. Children are well supervised both indoors and outdoors. The childminder educates children to understand how to keep themselves safe. Risk assessments are effective.

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should:

n increase learning opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further n support children even further to develop their growing vocabulary by modelling new and different words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2570703 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10239370 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the continued impact of COVID-19 with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk of both the domestic and non-domestic premises used. There was discussion regarding the organisation and delivery of the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Paediatric-first-aid certificates were reviewed. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n A joint observation of an activity led by the childminding assistant was conducted by the childminder and the inspector. n Childminder's assistants and parents were spoken to by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 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

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