Childminder EY393107

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 30 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 works effectively in partnership with others to meet children's unique needs. She is proactive in liaising with other professionals to promote the progress and development of children who have special educational needs or disability.  Children's unique preferences and interests are understood, and information gathered through observation is effectively utilised by the childminder.  Children engage in a wide variety of activities and make independent choices from the range of resources on offer. The childminder successfully extends their play and asks questions and role models the use of new equipment.  The childminder successfully builds close and affectionate relationships and works closely with children as they settle in to her setting. The childminder ensures she maintains a two-way flow of communication with parents to obtain detailed information about children's routines.  Children's self-esteem is promoted well. The childminder uses praise effectively to

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This provision is good

encourage children to build on their existing skills and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has completed an early years qualification since her last inspection, ongoing training is not always focused on enhancing the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder has not yet fully developed resources and experiences to further enhance children's creative and imaginative play in the outdoor area

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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 professional development, sharply focusing on how the quality of teaching can be further developed to achieve the best possible outcomes for each child  continue with the planned development of the opportunities available to enhance the creative and imaginative play of children who prefer to play outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed parents' questionnaires to consider their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns relating to children's welfare. She has a thorough and robust policy set in place to underpin her practice. Her assistant has also been trained on how to identify and report concerns, as well as holding a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder supervises her assistant regularly to help develop his interactions. She takes appropriate action to minimise any potential hazards to children in her home, or on outings in the local community. Children are supported to understand how they can help to keep themselves safe. They can follow instructions in the event of an emergency and use tools appropriately under the childminder's supervision. The childminder's self-evaluation is accurate. She makes effective use of guidance from her local authority. She also seeks the views of parents and children to guide her action

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

plans for the future development of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a broad range of activities which promotes children's development across all areas of learning. The childminder supports children's early writing skills well. For example, they experiment with a variety of tools to make marks in malleable dough. Children enjoy listening to stories and talking about what they can see or feel on each page. The childminder uses a tracking system to assess children's development and this information is regularly shared with and informed by parents. The childminder ensures that any identified next steps are planned for, based on children's existing interests and preferences. Information relating to children who have special educational needs or disability is shared effectively between the childminder and other providers, to ensure that the activities provided enable children to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good social skills. They have a variety of opportunities to build relationships with other children from the local community. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children learn about different lifestyles, cultures and abilities. Children enjoy learning about the world around them. Their good health is well promoted. Hygiene routines are consistently implemented and the childminder makes good use of opportunities to discuss why it is important to look after their bodies. Children behave well. The childminder is a calm role model who reinforces good manners and taking turns, and actively involves children in daily routines. The indoor area is particularly well organised and resourced, enabling children to make independent choices during their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Even children new to the setting develop confidence quickly to ask for support when they need it. Children help to prepare meals and develop their social skills as they share different fruits. They show that they are developing the key skills needed which prepare them well for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393107 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 859496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in St Helens, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant and holds an appropriate 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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