Holden, Rachael

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 27 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides well-planned activities for children, which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  The childminder prepares children well for their move to school. They are motivated learners, asking questions and solving problems.  Children are very well safeguarded because the childminder has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe and attends regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to access natural resources to encourage children to explore.  Children cannot always independently access a wide range of resources and as a result, they have fewer opportunities to make choices about their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide further opportunities for children to access natural resources, to encourage children to explore  consider further ways to organise the resources so that children can access them independently and make more choices about what they play with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents written in children's daily diaries.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a wide range of interesting and challenging activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children are excited to explore the fake snow and enthusiastically introduce other resources to experiment with. For example, they make marks with brushes and shapes and add play dough to experience various textures. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts within children's play; she talks about shapes and sizes, counts items and encourages children to solve problems. Children have free access to some resources but cannot independently access a wider range of toys and resources, so their choices are sometimes limited. Regular exchange of information about children's

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who attend. This is good

achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments ensures children's learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Resources cover all areas of learning and the childminder ensures the individual learning needs of each child is met. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to access natural resources within the setting. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; they enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play while on outings to the park. The childminder meets their individual dietary needs with wholesome home-cooked meals and snacks. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder encourages children to manage risk, as they stand in the slippery tray, with appropriate support. Children develop effective self-care skills and a good understanding of how to behave. Consequently, they are well prepared for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting a good-quality provision for children and their parents. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are developing well. The childminder keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and shares this with parents. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good- quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day. Strong partnerships with other agencies ensure that children's needs are well met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431124 Local authority Halton Inspection number 870408 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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