Childminder in Warrington

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to assess children's development. She explains how she will adapt experiences offered to children in order to build on what children already know and can do. The childminder has in place procedures for tracking children's progress so that she can identify and respond to gaps in learning. n The childminder articulates how she will provide an inclusive service. She describes how she will adapt resources and activities to meet the needs of children who might require extra support. She intends to work closely with families and professionals to help children feel safe, supported and understood. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she would assess children's starting points in learning. She aims to deliver the educational programme through themed activities, sensory play and outdoor experiences that provide

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opportunities across all seven areas of learning. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents and carers. She describes how she will share progress reports, daily diaries and newsletters to keep parents informed about their children's care and education needs. The childminder will gather feedback regularly and use it to improve her practice. n The childminder explains how she will collaborate with other professionals and settings to support continuity of care and learning. She intends to contribute to team meetings with other agencies, sharing information on children's development stages and incorporating strategies recommended by specialists. n The childminder describes how she will evaluate her service. She will reflect on the outcomes of activities, seek parental feedback and attend regular training. She will join a local childminder network and use peer support to share ideas

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and improve practice. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour. She will use positive reinforcement, clear boundaries and consistent routines. The childminder describes how she will help children settle through personalised activities and working with parents to manage behaviour collaboratively.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544205 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10392510 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 15 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Warrington. She operates term time only, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documents.

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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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