Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 6 September 2013

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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

 Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have formed close attachments with her and this helps to support their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  Children's early language and communication skills are supported well. The childminder uses lots of opportunities to model and reinforce language. She encourages children to look at and handle picture books and repeat simple words.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. Overall, she uses these effectively to identify next steps in learning and to plan a range of suitably challenging activities.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She has good systems in place to share information about children's progress, learning and development. She encourages parents to contribute to learning documents and share information about children's learning at home.

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This provision is good

 Children have good opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. They are encouraged to follow their interests and select toys and resources independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While children take part in a wide range of activities indoors, planning to extend children's learning in the outdoor environment is less effective.  The childminder has not yet focused professional development activities on improving her teaching to the highest level.

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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

 use planning more effectively to extend children's learning experiences outdoors, particularly for those who prefer to learn outside  seek a wider range of professional development opportunities that helps enhance knowledge and teaching skills further.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully enhanced her practice since the last inspection. She has introduced new systems to assess children's progress and regularly shares information with parents about their development. The childminder evaluates the quality of the provision and seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. She uses her self- evaluation well to reflect on practice and to identify future improvements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. She knows who to report any concerns about children to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. Overall, she plans a wide range of interesting activities that helps to extend children's next steps in learning. She successfully supports younger children's physical skills and independence. For example, children develop their coordination skills and learn to feed themselves independently. The childminder plays alongside children and encourages them to persist with simple tasks. She discusses strategies with parents to help support children's next steps in learning at home. The childminder provides younger children with creative and sensory experiences. They explore the texture of pasta and fill containers to make musical instruments. Children's early mathematical skills are supported well through activities and routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She effectively promotes good manners and behaviour. The childminder reinforces sharing and promotes positive relationships. Children benefit from healthy snacks of fruit and vegetables and learn to feed themselves independently. The childminder is flexible and responds sensitively to children's care needs. She encourages parents to share information about development and individual needs when children first start. This enables the childminder to support children effectively during their settling-in period. Children have opportunities to access the garden area and develop their physical skills. They attend various playgroups in the local community and visit places of interest, such as going to the local farm to pick strawberries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop confidence in their own abilities. They are supported to develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning and readiness for school. Children select books to read and make marks independently. They display an interest in number problems and counting. Younger children are supported to develop good communication and social skills. They engage well in self-chosen activities and display curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441604 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1043259 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Runcorn area of Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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