Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 13 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 plans a broad range of interesting activities, including various outings, which provide children with experiences that enhance their knowledge and skills.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, her assistants and other children. As a result, children settle quickly, are eager to join in and are motivated to learn.  The childminder implements a comprehensive range of procedures to keep children safe. All areas of her home and outings are effectively checked for potential risks which are minimised.  The childminder has developed secure partnerships with parents, so children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.  Children behave well because they are continuously engaged in purposeful activities and the childminder effectively promotes positive behaviour.  The childminder seeks out the views of parents to help her evaluate her setting and makes changes according to the needs of the children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's system for checking staff's performance is not sharply focused on the impact of their practice on children's learning and development. As a result, teaching is not outstanding.  Assessment of children's learning and development as they start at the setting is not detailed enough to ensure exceptional planning for each child from the earliest opportunity.

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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

 improve the supervision of assistants, so that they are clear about how to enhance their teaching practice and further promote children's learning and development  enhance assessments of children's learning and development as they start, so that their needs are identified earlier and more effective planning can be put into place to support their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises that children access and she observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector examined children's records, assessment documents and a range of policies, including the safeguarding policy and evidence of suitability of all adults living and working in the home.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They provide activities and experiences that meet the needs of each child in their care. They observe children regularly and assess progress to identify any gaps in their learning or development. This is shared frequently with parents. A range of information is collected from parents about what children like to do as they start at the setting. However, assessment to establish children's starting points is not sharply focused on their learning and development, in order to plan specific activities to promote further progress from the outset. Teaching is generally good, as a result, children are progressing well across all areas of learning. Children are effective communicators because the childminder talks about what they are doing, asking questions and extending their sentences. The childminder introduces mathematical language during play and children develop problem-

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who attend. This is good

solving skills as the childminder and her assistants use simple addition and subtraction. They demonstrate different ways to use tools and have lots of opportunities to develop their small-muscle control. Consequently, children are ready for the next steps in their learning.

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good

The childminder and her assistants provide a very warm and welcoming environment for children and their families. They effectively meet children's care needs, as a result, they feel safe and secure. The wide range of resources caters for the various ages and interests of the children attending. Children can choose what to play with, both indoors and outdoors, and they are becoming independent learners. The childminder plans activities and provides resources which develop children's understanding of different cultures. Consequently, children are learning about tolerance. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder and her assistants regularly remind them of the rules and plan suitable activities. The childminder provides a healthy, balanced menu for children. They have opportunities to access fresh air and exercise which effectively promotes their physical development. Children are emotionally prepared for their move to

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good

school because the childminder makes effective use of links with local schools.

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provision is good

Children are well safeguarded because the childminder and her assistants know what to do if they have concerns about a child. The childminder follows effective procedures and shares her policies with parents. The childminder's assistants are qualified and experienced. Consequently, they have a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. However, supervision of assistants is not always sharply focused on improving their practice, so they can support children's learning further. Partnerships with parents and other agencies, including schools, are well developed and the childminder knows where to access support to ensure children's needs are fully met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303357 Local authority Halton Inspection number 871717 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. The childminder also has two assistants for part of the week. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays and bank 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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