Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 18 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a committed approach to improving her provision since her last inspection. She has undertaken effective self-evaluation. She has sought and included the views of children, parents and other early years professionals. The childminder has accessed a variety of training to enhance her skills. The quality of service she provides is greatly improved.  Teaching is good. The childminder uses many different teaching strategies to engage and focus children. She is a good role model and supports children to develop their independence and social skills. Children are settled and behave well, according to their age and stage of development.  Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals and snacks and have daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area. Children are taken on walks in the local community and access a variety of

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This provision is good

different social groups.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She arranges toys and resources attractively to help children make independent choices in their play. Children are confident, self-assured and display good levels self-esteem in their surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore using all of their senses.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents to share information about children's learning when they first attend.

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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

 enhance opportunities for young children to explore using all of their senses  improve ways of gaining the views of parents about their children's learning when they first begin at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members, self-evaluation and documents that support the childminding service.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents in the form of quality questionnaires and feedback sheets.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and has continued to build upon her professional development. She has worked closely with her local authority early years advisor to make significant changes to her setting. She has addressed all actions raised at her previous inspection. The childminder has embedded systems for observing children as they play and she now plans activities based on their identified next steps. The childminder monitors the educational programmes to ensure there is depth and breadth across the curriculum. Children are making good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder has developed good systems to include parents in their children's learning. For example, by sharing daily diaries and progress reports about their children. However, she does not yet maximise opportunities for parents to contribute to baseline assessments when children first start in her care. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. The childminder has undertaken risk assessments for her home and for outings. The childminder completes regular fire-evacuation drills with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of activities. They use their imaginative skills as they play with small world toys and explore the pop-up fire-engine tent. They enjoy sharing books and demonstrate their developing communication and language skills. For example, they point to pictures in the book and name familiar characters. The childminder interacts well down at their eye level and asks them questions. This helps children to extend their listening and attention skills even further. Children are supported to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder encourages them to count during everyday activities, uses positional language and talks to children about shape and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good strategies to manage behaviour are in place. The childminder has sought older children's opinions and together they have created the 'Golden Rules'. The childminder positively encourages good behaviour through age-appropriate rewards. Younger children are encouraged by the childminder to follow simple safety messages. Children demonstrate their good understanding and quickly adapt their behaviour. The childminder offers constant praise and encouragement. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This enables her to deal with any accidents and emergencies appropriately. Children actively explore the learning environment. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities for younger children to explore using all of their senses.

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Outcomes for children are good

Timely and accurate observation and assessment are securely in place and used well. Children make at least typical progress in their learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418723 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1020551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in St. Helens. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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