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

p.1

The provision is good

Children feel settled and secure with the childminder. They have lots of opportunities to learn and paly. The childminder offers a dedicated space for children, where they can make choices about their day and choose their own activities. Children access a secure garden. The childminder teaches children to use good manners, highlighting the importance of these. Children behave well.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder supervises children's interactions with the family dog. This helps children to develop genuine care and concern for animals. The childminder offers a broad range of activities for children, including visiting the museum and library. She regularly takes children to soft play where they develop strong physical skills. Children make friends and develop positive relationships with each other.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder is quick to notice baby's cues. She knows exactly what they need and responds straight away. The childminder's curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of all children, which helps them to make good progress in their learning. The childminder works closely with other local childminders. This offers the childminder a community of support and guidance, which helps her to develop her practice.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder provides excellent support for children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly and narrates daily activities. The childminder repeats key words for children. This helps children become expressive communicators. n The childminder offers children a vibrant curriculum that helps children to build on all the things they already know. The childminder makes sure that children's learning is carefully sequenced so that they make progress over time. n The childminder plans activities that are highly engaging and that capture children attention for an extended period of time. For example, children develop their physical skill as they scoop and pour water. They use their imaginations to make 'a cup of tea' for the childminder. This helps children to become fully immersed in learning through play. n The childminder's curriculum does not consistently promote strong hygiene routines. For example, children attempt to wipe their own noses before the

p.2

need to do better?

childminder helps them. However, the childminder and children do not clean their hands afterwards. This means children lack some understanding of self- care practices. n Children behave well. The childminder calmly explains why it is important to share and take turns in language that young children understand. This helps children to understand and regulate their behaviour.

p.2

need to do better?

21 March 2025 n Older children are independent learners. They put on their shoes and wipe their faces using a mirror after snack. However, babies are not always offered the same opportunities to develop these skills as the childminder does it for them. This means babies do not develop independence skills as rapidly as they could. n Older children are positive role models for babies. For example, older children help babies to put on their shoes and share toys with them. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and sense of responsibility. n Occasionally, the childminder does not ensure that children have access to privacy. For example, when children are having their nappy changed or medicine administered, there are other children nearby. This means children's well-being is not fully promoted. n The childminder knows how to access support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works closely with parents,

p.2

need to do better?

schools and the local authority to promote continuity in children's learning. This helps children with SEND to be ready for their transition to school. n The childminder undertakes a wealth of professional development to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has recently completed the early years professional development programme. She researches children's medical needs, which helps her to provide the best care possible for all children. n Parents comment that the childminder is 'welcoming' and 'nurturing'. They value the communication they receive and comment positively on the progress children make. The childminder shares information about children's progress, which helps parents to support children's learning at home. n The childminder is vigilant about keeping her knowledge up to date. For example, she researches extensively to ensure that she provides appropriate highchairs and car seats to meet children's needs. This helps her to keep

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

should:

n strengthen children's understanding and implementation of personal hygiene routines n explore how the curriculum can support babies effectively to develop early independence skills n develop the environment to offer children a sense of privacy at appropriate times.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY411331 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10372292 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Westbrook, Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for children aged from nine months up to four years old.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.4

Inspection activities

21 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

21 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6