Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 18 September 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements and implemented changes that have improved teaching and the procedures for safeguarding children.  The childminder provides a homely, clean and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. Furthermore, high-quality activities are provided by the childminder. This adds to the good progress that the children make in their learning and development.  The childminder is very experienced. She competently observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests. She shares children's progress regularly with parents and works with them to plan for children's next steps.  The childminder evaluates her own and her assistants' practice well, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps to drive improvement and enhance

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder and her assistants do not give children time to respond to questions.  The childminder does not fully promote children's understanding of good hygiene practices and develop their self-care skills during snack and mealtimes.

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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 questioning skills and allow children time to respond to questions and process their thoughts and ideas  enhance children's understanding of good hygiene practices and promote the development of their self-care skills throughout daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children.  The inspector looked at the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at planning documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants fully understand what they need to do to protect children from harm. They have attended training in safeguarding and child protection to better their understanding. The childminder further enhances the safety and welfare of the children, for example, as she carries out regular risk assessments. This enables children to play in a safe learning environment. The childminder reviews the work of her assistants and has developed robust supervision and appraisal systems which have a strong focus on teaching and improving skills. A wealth of training has been undertaken since the last inspection and the childminder's assistants are much stronger in their teaching practice as a result.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching which successfully enables children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder makes good use of children's individual interests to help her plan a wide range of activities and provide resources that keep them motivated. The childminder effectively supports young children's developing language skills. She introduces new words and helps children to build sentences. Children develop early mathematics and literacy skills throughout their play. They thoroughly enjoy imaginative play as they pretend to be pirates hunting for buried treasure in the sand. Children become fully immersed in their learning, spending sustained periods of time engaged in their chosen activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with the children. She helps them to gain confidence in social situations, in order to help prepare them for the move to school. Children enjoy the childminder's company and approach her with ease. Children are developing their understanding of how to share and take turns. The childminder builds children's confidence and self-esteem well. She offers praise throughout their play, which helps them to feel valued and recognise their own achievements. Children have the space to move around, develop their physical skills and have time to spend in the fresh air. They learn to keep safe as they play and explore and practise the emergency fire drill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and they are learning the skills needed in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. They enjoy a broad range of activities and are encouraged to be independent and make choices in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344305 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1030053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in St. Helens. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants at different times. The childminder holds a recognised 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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Telephone number

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