Childminder EY290674

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 3 November 2009

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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 strong commitment to providing a high-quality provision. She evaluates her practice, identifies what she is doing well and any areas for development.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares good information with them, she keeps them informed of children's progress and discusses ways they can continue to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's development. She provides them with exciting and challenging play, covering all areas of learning. Children make good progress.  Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their own safety through guidance and support from the childminder. For example, children are reminded to take care when using knives. This helps them to learn the importance of keeping safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not encourage children to develop their own ideas or lead their own learning during activities.  Occasionally, the organisation of some resources makes it difficult for children to independently explore and choose from the full range that is available.

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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 opportunities for children to think, explore and develop their own ideas during activities  enhance the organisation of resources and promote children's independent exploration even more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder is passionate and committed to delivering high-quality care and support to children to maximise their full potential. Documentation is maintained to a good standard and a range of policies and procedures underpins the childminders good practice. Safeguarding is effective. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and is confident to follow the correct procedures should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills, and to support children's learning and development further. Additionally, she actively participates in childminder groups, sharing her ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observation, assessment and planning experiences match children's current interests, learning needs and address their next steps. The childminder supports children's understanding of similarities and differences in the weight, colour and the feel of objects. She successfully involves children when reading stories, encouraging them to turn the pages, lift up flaps, and find objects in their environment that match the story. This helps to bring the story alive and ignites children's imagination, developing their curiosity and creating meaningful conversations. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She asks appropriate questions and assesses their understanding of words, such as 'fierce'. The childminder extends children's physical skills as they throw and catch balls. Overall, she provides a range of additional resources that supports children's learning, such as tubes. Children roll balls down these and manipulate the height to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an environment where children feel welcomed, relaxed and valued. She has a calm friendly approach that helps children to settle quickly and build strong bonds that support their physical and emotional well-being. Children attend regular groups and visit places within their local community, such as parks and activity centres. This helps children adapt socially to different situations and they develop a wider circle of friendships. Children carry out good hygiene practices, taste different fruits and discuss healthy foods. This helps to support children's understanding about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They make good progress in their learning and development. Children are given clear and consistent guidance by the childminder, helping them understand expected behaviour, rules and boundaries. This allows them to develop skills, such as taking turns, sharing and socialising well with others. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290674 Local authority Halton Inspection number 861385 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in the Hough Green area of Widnes. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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