Childminder EY440858

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 2 November 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 highly qualified childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She observes children and her effective tracking of their progress ensures that any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified.  The childminder continually evaluates the quality of her work. She values the opinions from parents and children, and uses the information she gains to make improvements to her provision.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder plays alongside them and engages them in continual conversations. Children are encouraged to recall previous activities and the childminder, overall, supports them with additional ideas to extend their learning.  The childminder has made good connections with other childminders. She shares her good practice and ideas with others and leads childminding groups. This helps support children's social skills as they develop confidence in larger groups they attend with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has recently made links with other professionals at early years settings that children attend, the information shared is not yet frequent or specific enough to ensure continuity in their learning and development.  Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's understanding of why things happen and how things work or change.

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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

 continue to develop links with professionals in other early years settings and exchange more regular effective information that further supports continuity in children's learning and development  strengthen teaching skills and promote children's understanding of why things happen and how things work or change.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She carries out thorough risk assessments to keep children safe in all areas of her home. The childminder accesses additional training and uses her new knowledge to further improve the quality of her practice. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them informed of their children's time with her using a good variety of communication methods. She offers regular opportunities for parents to review and contribute to their children's learning. A shared approach to children's learning is well established with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a wide range of exciting learning opportunities which covers all areas of learning and development. She talks to children as they play, showing interest and enthusiasm for what they choose to do. Overall, she skilfully recognises the potential for learning in children's chosen activities. For example, she develops their understanding of number and size as they choose to explore and play with dough. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's progress. She ensures that she provides them with an appropriate level of challenge according to their age and abilities. This helps them successfully take the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children when they first begin. This helps her to support their emotional needs and they develop close, caring relationships with the childminder. Children understand the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They confidently tell the inspector that they need healthy food to help them grow. Children demonstrate how they move their body and do exercises, such as hopping and star jumps. The childminder is a good role model. She sensitively intervenes during play to explain the importance of playing cooperatively. This contributes to children being patient, well mannered and respectful of others. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides great opportunities for children to learn about the community in which they live and the different job roles that people have. For example, they visit local shops, attend a variety of playgroups and enjoy woodland walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, active learners and show high levels of motivation. They happily explore and enthusiastically make independent choices in their play. All children make good progress in their learning, and are developing the necessary skills for the future and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440858 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1059983 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She 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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