Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 27 February 2014

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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 made good progress since the last inspection and has successfully enhanced her practice. She has improved systems for assessing and monitoring children's progress and increased the range of resources and learning opportunities.  Children are very happy and settled. They have developed close relationships with the childminder. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and confidently make choices about things they would like to do.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about children's progress and development. The childminder has developed effective systems to gather information from parents about children's early learning and their learning at home.  The childminder is a good role model. She is very attentive to children's needs and has a consistent approach to promoting their positive behaviour. Children behave well and

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This provision is good

cooperate fully during play and care activities.  The childminder knows children very well. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and next steps in learning to plan a wide range of exciting activities that children enjoy. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development for herself and her assistant to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge, understanding and thinking skills as they play.

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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

 build further on professional development plans that raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level  provide more opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and enrich their knowledge and understanding further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as assessments of children's learning, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents to gain their views of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has made good use of the support provided by local authority advisers and other childminders. The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents when identifying improvements. She plans to further develop the indoor and outdoor play areas to improve learning opportunities for children. The childminder works closely with her assistant to monitor and develop her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her home is safe and completes regular health and safety checks to help minimise any risks. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

how to use equipment safely and practise road safety routines on the walk to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points from information provided by parents when children first start and her initial observations. She completes regular assessments of children's learning and monitors their progress closely. The childminder produces summary reports and discusses children's progress with parents. She plays alongside children and provides continuous praise and encouragement. Children have access to a wide range of resources that they can freely choose from and explore. They enjoy initiating their own play activities. For example, they ask to paint butterflies and the childminder helps them to collect resources and prepare the painting area. Children have opportunities to practise their counting skills and identify colours in their play. They enjoy sharing books and listening to familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning to be independent and are encouraged to do things for themselves. They are supported well with their self-care skills, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children are encouraged to help with the preparation of meals and snacks. For example, they enjoy adding toppings to their pizzas for lunch and making fruit kebabs to eat at snack time. Children's physical development is very well promoted. They have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the garden and to practise their physical skills on the climbing apparatus at the local park. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe in the sun. She talks to them about the importance of wearing a sun hat and using sun cream to stop their skin from burning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They actively engage in their learning and display high levels of concentration during activities. Children play well together, share resources and take turns. They communicate well and enjoy talking about their interests. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434431 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1043654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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