Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 regularly evaluates her practice. She accurately identifies what she does well and has clear plans in place for future developments. The childminder is passionate and dedicated to providing a high-quality service to children and their families.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder. She is caring, sensitive to their emotional needs and shows a great sense of joy around children. In turn, they are happy, enjoy their time and feel self-assured in the childminder's home.  The childminder completes regular, precise assessments of children. She uses these effectively to monitor and help plan for children's next stage of development.  The childminder has well-established systems in place for exchanging information with parents. She gives parents ideas about ways to support their child's learning at home. She gathers sufficient information about how she can support children further in the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, in group activities, younger children's needs are not fully considered to keep them focused so they fully benefit from all the learning experiences.  Although, there is a wide range of resources available, at times children cannot independently choose these or follow their own ideas in 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

 enhance teaching skills in group activities for younger children that help them to fully participate  review the organisation of the environment that enables children to develop their own ideas in play and independently choose from the wide range of resources available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household 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.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified and, overall, has the necessary skills and experience to meet young children's needs effectively. She has developed good partnerships with other childminders and provides varied and enriching experiences for the children. She attends regular training to improve her knowledge, keeps abreast of current changes in legislation and adapts her practice accordingly. She works well with other settings that children attend to share information about their learning needs and progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's safety. Furthermore, she assesses risks carefully around her home and when out on trips.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of interesting activities to promote children's development in all areas of learning. Children enjoy the close support from the childminder as she interacts with them in their play. She gives children good opportunities to extend their language and she engages them in appropriate conversations. The childminder repeats words, introduces a commentary of what children are doing and asks them appropriate questions. For example, children play in the sand and are asked to describe how it feels. She joins in and adds her own descriptive words. This helps support children's communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand the childminder's expectations and a few simple rules, such as taking their shoes off indoors. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to form positive relationships with others. For example, older children allow younger children into their play and they watch and copy each other as they build structures with blocks. This improves children's social skills and they learn about sharing resources, waiting their turn and acknowledging each others' feelings. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes the importance of children leading a healthy, active lifestyle. For example, children learn how to operate a bicycle and confidently navigate it around the garden. This helps develop their physical skills well. Children independently carry out good hygiene procedures as they wash their hands before eating and after carrying out messy activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enjoy learning through play. They are confident communicators and express their wishes and needs. Children use their imagination in play and they develop early skills in mathematics. For example, they count, identify different amounts and compare size. All children make good progress in their learning and develop skills that will prepare them well in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483636 Local authority Halton Inspection number 996858 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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