Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 25 September 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 planning challenging activities and keeping parents well informed about their children's achievements.  The childminder gathers effective information from parents when children first start to help establish starting points and monitor their progress. She uses observations and her knowledge of children's interests to plan a range of activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are very happy and settled. They form close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children behave well and enjoy taking responsibility for routine tasks.  Children's independence skills are very well promoted. They confidently manage their own personal care needs and choose toys they want to play with.  Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors. The

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This provision is good

childminder supports children well as they follow their own ideas and use their imagination as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become aware of people from other cultures and those who have special educational needs or disability.  The childminder has not yet fully established an ongoing and targeted programme of professional development for herself and her assistant to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences between themselves and others  develop further professional development plans that raise the overall quality of practice to the highest level.

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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 and discussed this with her.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in a range of parental feedback documents.

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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 child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning. She builds on their prior achievements to help them make good progress. The childminder has good systems in place to track and monitor children's development. These help her to identify any gaps and secure additional support if necessary. The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep parents well informed about their children's progress. She regularly reviews her practice and seeks feedback from parents regarding all aspects of her provision. The childminder works closely with her assistant to supervise and monitor his practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of teaching skills to promote children's learning. For example, she enthusiastically joins in with children's activities, demonstrating how to use tools and equipment successfully. Children are encouraged to follow their own interests and the childminder effectively uses spontaneous opportunities to extend their learning. Children have opportunities to practise their counting and drawing skills. They are encouraged to recognise colours and shapes in their play activities. Children demonstrate good coordination skills. For example, they carefully fill and carry bowls of water and experiment mixing together cooked spaghetti and paint. The development of children's communication and language skills are well supported. Children talk freely about what they are doing and are confident in asking for help when needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are keen to involve her in activities and respond positively to praise and encouragement. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe and gives gentle reminders and explanations about expected behaviours. Children enjoy being physically active and playing outdoors. For example, they run, jump and play throwing and catching ball games with the childminder. Children are encouraged to practise good hygiene procedures. They are taught about the importance of handwashing after playing outdoors and before eating. Children go on regular outings within the local community and surrounding area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, confident individuals who are eager to learn. They use good manners and behave well. Children develop self-care skills, such as putting on their own shoes and dressing themselves. They enjoy playing with other children and adults and benefit from regular attendance at children's groups. All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the necessary skills to support their next stage of learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405524 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1044248 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, 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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