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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enter this setting happily and are warmly welcomed by the kind and caring childminder. They immediately snuggle in for cuddles and settle in quickly. Children have warm and affectionate bonds with the childminder, which helps them feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is an excellent role model. When occasional minor disagreements happen, the childminder steps in quickly, reminding children why it is important to share toys or take turns. Children's communication and language are supported well. The childminder listens to the children with interest and asks them questions during their play. For example, she asks, 'Where are your ears and where is your nose?' when drawing a face. This helps to support children to become confident communicators.

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The provision is good

There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and exploring nature. Children study life cycles and care for caterpillars until they turn into butterflies. The childminder encourages children to learn about and respect different types of wildlife. Children use their prior knowledge and understanding to think critically and answer questions. For example, they say, 'Look it's a cocoon, the butterfly is in there,' and they talk about the recent visit to the cinema, where they recall that in the film, 'Mikey the caterpillar turns into a butterfly.'

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n The childminder's indoor and outdoor play areas are well resourced and offer children lots of challenge and excitement, which ignites their interest. For example, children roll cars down the large pipes and have races while counting 'one, two, three'. The childminder asks questions, such as 'How many cars do you have?' and 'Which car is the biggest?'. This helps to promote mathematical development. n The childminder provides an enriching outdoor environment where children develop good physical skills. They enjoy climbing on the slide to strengthen their core muscles. The childminder provides a sand tray, which the children decide to add water in. They scoop up the wet sand using cups and buckets. Children's communication and language skills are further supported as they hear rich vocabulary, such as 'gooey' and 'sloppy'. n The childminder creates an environment that supports the intent of an ambitious

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curriculum. However, she does not always use her assessments of what the children already know and can do to further extend children's learning. For example, she provides a writing activity that is pitched too high for some children's stage of development. Consequently, at times, some children lose interest in their learning. n The childminder supports children to be independent and ready for the next

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3 June 2024 stage in their learning. For example, she encourages children to independently put on their clothes and wash their hands after using the toilet and before mealtimes. Children prepare their own snack and help the childminder to tidy up. n The childminder places a strong focus on giving children rich first-hand experiences. For example, they attend a local playgroup and a childminding group weekly, along with trips to the library, cinema, farm and country parks. This helps to build on children's prior knowledge and experiences and develops their social skills. n The childminder is experienced and constantly strives to improve her practice. She attends regular training and implements what she has learned to improve outcomes for the children. She networks closely with the local authority and other childminders to share ideas and practice. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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She spends time getting to know children and their families to ensure that she forms a close bond with them. Parents speak very positively of the childminder, and typical comments include, 'My children thrive, learning so much through play,' and 'The childminder engages my child in stimulating activities that encourage her curiosity; her genuine love for the children makes her an exceptional childminder'. The childminder works effectively with parents. She shares a range of ideas to help parents contribute to their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the planning of the curriculum to take account of where children are at in their learning, to support and extend their development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550738 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10335457 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 3 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Risley, Warrington. She operates all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, including bank 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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

3 June 2024 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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