Childminder EY441538

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 18 September 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides a warm, stimulating and welcoming environment where they have access to a good range of easily accessible resources. Children independently follow their own interests and are motivated and eager to learn.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. They are happy and form strong attachments to her. Children receive consistent praise for their achievements. This helps to support their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children. She builds on their individual interests and provides activities that they enjoy. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  Children learn about the community and other people, for example, when they go on outings to places of interest. They regularly mix with other children and adults at social

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This provision is good

groups. This helps to develop children's confidence and social skills.  Children develop good speaking and listening skills. The childminder asks well-timed questions and gives children sufficient time to think and respond. She reinforces the correct pronunciation of words and repeats words to children as they play.  The childminder, generally, reflects well on her practice and considers the views of parents and children when making any changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to involve parents fully in contributing information about their children's learning at home.  The arrangements for professional development are not yet very highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and practice to outstanding levels.

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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

 engage parents fully in sharing information about their children's learning at home  focus professional development more precisely and improve the good quality of teaching and practice to even higher levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children if she is concerned about their welfare. She has detailed policies and procedures in place which she uses well to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments, of her home and on outings. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder encourages them to tidy toys away before moving on to the next activity. Partnerships with other settings where children also attend are good. Information is shared regularly about children's development to help promote consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder, generally, gathers detailed information from parents before their child starts. She keeps them updated about their child's development, such as through regular daily discussions. The childminder closely checks the progress children make during their time in her care. She provides suitably challenging activities and experiences that help motivate them to learn. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing and exploring with play dough. They experiment with a range of tools and equipment. Children are encouraged to identify and name the colour and shape of cutters. They eagerly tell the childminder they have found a yellow star and green square. Children participate in a card game. They enjoy turning over cards and identifying the picture on each. Children enthusiastically find matching pictures and are encouraged to shout out 'snap' when it is their turn. This helps to promote children's good sorting, matching and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted effectively. The childminder is very calm, kind and caring. Children behave extremely well, share and take turns. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy daily access to fresh air and exercise in the garden and during visits to parks. Children learn about good hygiene routines and develop self-care skills. For example, they know to wash their hands before they enjoy eating healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a firm sense of belonging and show good levels of interest in what is provided. They thoroughly enjoy looking at books of their choice and talk eagerly about the pictures they see on the pages. Children practise sounding out words correctly, such as strawberry and orange. They take pride in their achievements and show pleasure in the praise they receive when they do something well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441538 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1059989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Newton Le Willows, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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