Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 November 2015 14 March 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Observations and assessments of children's learning are not carried out frequently enough to plan challenging activities that support children to make as much progress as possible.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about children's starting points on entry.  The childminder does not always use a wide range of techniques during activities to extend children's learning and problem solving.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision effectively to ensure she is identifying and driving improvements to maintain a good standard of care and education.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are effectively supported by the childminder to develop good self-care skills and they are motivated to do things for themselves.  The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with the children and they have a strong sense of security.  The childminder is a good role model who provides appropriate support for children to develop positive behaviour. She encourages children to be kind and respectful towards others.  Children's good health is protected. The childminder's home is very clean and good hygiene procedures are rigorously followed by adults and children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 strengthen the arrangements for carrying out observations and assessments, to ensure that children's next steps in learning are identified and used to plan challenging activities that effectively meet children's individual needs 03/12/2015

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Due Date

 gather information about children's capabilities from parents on entry to ensure children's learning is effectively planned for from when they first attend the setting. 03/12/2015

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

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Due Date

 increase the range of techniques used to extend children's learning and problem- solving skills during activities  develop self-evaluation to identify and address all weaknesses in the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has addressed the recommendations agreed at the last inspection. However, she does not use robust self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in the quality of her provision and to help drive continual improvement. The childminder has attended some training since her last inspection. This has a positive impact on children's well-being and their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an adequate understanding of how to identify and report any child protection concerns that she may have about a child in her care. The childminder has positive links with other early years providers to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has some knowledge of the learning and development requirements. The childminder carries out observations as children play and has an understanding of their likes and dislikes. However, observations and assessments are not carried out frequently enough to plan activities that encourage children to make at least good progress. The childminder demonstrates adequate levels of enthusiasm, engagement and motivation of the children. The childminder praises children's efforts as they attempt to repeat key words. This helps to promote communication and language skills and fosters their self- esteem and confidence. The childminder interacts with children and ensures that this is pitched at their level. However, during some activities, the childminder does not always use more probing questions to extend children's learning further. The childminder clearly demonstrates how she works in partnership with parents. However, information is not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

effectively gathered from parents on entry about what their child can already do. Therefore, she is unable to demonstrate that children are making good progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are emotionally secure and are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder requests some meaningful information from parents when children first start in order to get to know them well. Children's physical development is promoted as they have access to the outdoors, either in the garden or playing at the local park. The childminder provides healthy meals and ensures that all dietary requirements are catered for. Children are encouraged to manage their self-help skills as they wash their hands at appropriate times, such as snack time. Children attend local toddler groups where they mix with others, which contributes towards supporting their social skills. Resources promote positive images of diversity, which supports children to learn about diversity and the community in which they live in.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

All children are making steady progress in their learning. The childminder regularly checks the progress of children, to identify if any extra support is needed. The childminder is helping children to acquire some of the skills they require for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303349 Local authority Halton Inspection number 867451 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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