Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. She uses accurate assessments of children's development to plan fun and challenging activities that they enjoy.  Children are well cared for. The childminder gets to know children well and supports them to develop independence and confidence.  Children form warm and positive relationships with the childminder and other children. They enjoy playing imaginatively and are developing good social skills.  The childminder gives clear explanations to children to help them understand how to stay safe and healthy. Children behave well and demonstrate good listening skills.  The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues. Her knowledge of child protection is up to date and she is fully aware of what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or development.  The childminder is committed to her professional development. She prioritises training

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This provision is good

on safeguarding children and regularly updates her policies and procedures. She uses her good links with the local authority to help her reflect on the quality of her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder is not highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about their child's learning at home.  Partnerships with other providers are not yet fully established in order to promote a more shared approach to meeting children's individual needs.

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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

 strengthen ways to engage parents in sharing information about their children's experiences and achievements at home  enhance arrangements to exchange information about children's care and learning with other carers and providers to help develop even greater consistency for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder observed individual children together and discussed their learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder sets high standards for herself. She regularly attends local authority meetings to share good practice and reflect on the quality of her work. She has developed effective ways to plan and assess children's learning. She carefully monitors their progress to help identify and address any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder plans an inclusive and safe environment. Children can easily access the toys that they find fun and interesting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works with parents to ensure she understands each child's individual needs. She conducts effective risk assessments and ensures that all relevant records are clear, well maintained and stored confidentially. The childminder has a good understanding of the benefits of having good partnerships with parents and other agencies. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant to ensure her teaching is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm, enthusiastic, provides a running commentary for children and speaks clearly. Regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning give her a good understanding of each child's development. She adapts her teaching methods to match each child's understanding. For instance, she leaves gaps for young children to fill in missing numbers as they count. Older children are asked more challenging questions as they use a pencil and compass to explore shape, size and patterns. The childminder uses a rich vocabulary while children are playing with dough using words, such as soft, squidgy and cold. The childminder listens attentively to children and responds with interest to their comments. This helps to effectively support their language development. Older children are articulate and speak with confidence. Younger children demonstrate good listening skills as they respond to the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure emotional attachments in the childminder's care. They understand and follow her high standards for behaviour. The childminder is calm, consistent and caring as she explains to children why they cannot climb on furniture or why they need to wash their hands. The childminder makes care routines fun and informative. She adapts a nursery rhyme about frogs to encourage children to enjoy eating peas. It ends with a heartfelt 'yum, yum' and supports children to understand and enjoy the benefits of healthy eating. Children share resources well. The childminder's careful planning means that different children can play with similar resources at the same time. She talks to children about the benefits of cooperating and sharing. Children play imaginatively with role-play resources, such as toy hair dryers. They show care and understanding as they help each other to use them and develop imaginative games together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are happy, curious and keen to play and learn. They are making good progress in relation to their starting points. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their education, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456058 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 933657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in the Windle area of St Helen's in Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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