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

The childminder builds good relationships with the children in her care. She has a calm and caring approach in her interactions with children. The childminder helps children to make connections between the things they are doing and their own personal previous experiences. This helps children to feel a sense of belonging. The childminder provides a variety of nutritious meals to support children's physical well-being. For instance, she gives children pasta, curry and rice and stews. This helps to introduce children to a range of healthy foods and supports them to develop good eating habits.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an inclusive and ambitious curriculum that supports all children's learning and development. She uses a range of different materials with children so that they can follow their own ideas and develop their imagination. Children use language to describe the things they are doing. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and development. The childminder supports children to develop their independence. She encourages children to undertake tasks for themselves. Children attend to their own self-care needs, such as using the toilet independently and washing their own hands. They tidy away the toys when they have finished playing. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements an effective curriculum that enhances children's personal, social and emotional skills. Children enjoy looking at photos of people who are in their family. They make connections between their own experiences and relationships. The childminder helps children to learn about people who are important to them and appreciate the special people in their lives. n The childminder supports the development of children's physical skills. She takes children on trips to the park where they engage in climbing, running and playing with equipment. The childminder uses these visits to help children to improve their coordination and balance. n The childminder develops children's love of books. She reads stories to children and makes books freely available and easily accessible. Young children enjoy looking at the pictures and turning pages as they develop their knowledge of how books work. n The childminder has built a secure educational programme to teach children

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need to do better?

about the world around them. She takes children on lots of outings to the library, woods and safari parks. Children learn about animals, nature and the natural world in which they live. n The childminder works closely and collaboratively with staff at other settings that children attend. She regularly communicates with professionals about children's

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19 March 2025 care and education needs. This helps to promote consistency between settings and aligns their approaches to supporting children's care and education. n The childminder has attended various training sessions and has gained valuable knowledge. However, while she demonstrates an understanding of best practices, there are occasions where she does not fully apply these principles. For example, she sometimes uses baby language with children and does not consistently extend children's knowledge. n The childminder teaches children about similarities and differences. Children play with toy characters that represent different cultures, genders and disabilities. This allows children to play in a way that represents the diversity of the world around them. Children learn about diversity, inclusion and how to respect others. This prepares them for life in modern Britain. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and carers in order to

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support children's development. She regularly communicates with parents through sending photos of children's experiences and holding discussions about their children's progress. They collaborate on strategies, such as toilet training and reducing dummy use. This good partnership working helps to promote consistency between home and the setting, and supports children to feel secure. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour and attitudes among children. She uses positive reinforcement, such as praise and rewards, to encourage good behaviour. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns. This helps children to develop their social skills and creates a positive and supportive learning environment.

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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 use knowledge gained from training to reflect more closely on the implementation of the curriculum in order to enhance the quality of interactions with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542639 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10375853 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 7 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Great Sankey, Warrington. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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

19 March 2025 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

19 March 2025 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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