Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 26 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She regularly exchanges information about children's care and development. They work together to ensure that children's learning is further extended at home and in other settings.  The childminder frequently evaluates her provision and gathers the opinions of the parents and children to ensure that she delivers a good quality service to all. She accurately identifies things that she does well and identifies the areas for development.  The childminder uses effective systems to evaluate children's activities and tracks their ongoing development. This enables her to swiftly identify gaps in their learning and continually enhances future opportunities. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder creates a warm and friendly environment for children. She is affectionate and caring and children build close attachments with her. This results in

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This provision is good

children showing that they feel happy, reassured and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the organisation of some resources makes it difficult for children to independently explore and choose from the full range that is available.  The childminder does not always obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.

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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 the organisation of some resources and promote children's independent exploration even more effectively  gather more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting to help plan more precisely for their learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder 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 and children.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The quality of the provision is good. The childminder is well qualified, experienced and dedicated in caring and delivering good learning experiences for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the local safeguarding policy and procedures and continually attends community meetings to keep abreast of any changes. She continually identifies any potential risks in her home and different places she visits. This ensures that children are kept safe at all times. The childminder has attended a wide range of training and implements her new knowledge into her practice to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children in their play and plans activities relating to their interests and next stage of their learning. The quality of teaching is good and she interacts well with children. The childminder adapts group activities effectively to suit all ages and abilities. For example, children enjoy focused activities to develop their recognition of colour. Older children are given instructions to sort different coloured objects into the same coloured pots. Younger children are given the names of colours and encouraged to repeat the words. The childminder uses picture books as visual prompts to encourage younger children to link names with words. Children's thinking skills are effectively supported, as they are given time to think and respond. The childminder asks challenging questions that encourage children to solve problems for themselves, such as why a giraffe will not fit through a door. This helps children to develop their language, communication

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers sufficient information from parents about children's routines and current interests. This information helps the childminder to settle children and to support their emotional well-being. Children's understanding of the world is well promoted through regular outings into the local community. They attend a variety of toddler groups and activity centres. This helps support children's social skills and extends their physical development. The childminder encourages children to follow clear hygiene practices that help keep them in good health. She provides children with a selection of nutritious meals and snacks. This contributes to children's understanding of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident, attentive and motivated in their play. Children's behaviour is good. They develop good friendships, display good manners, share resources and genuinely enjoy each other's company. Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 323038 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1050915 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986. She lives in St Helens, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

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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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