Childminder EY482120

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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

 Children form close relationships with the childminder and his two assistants, who work hard to help children develop the confidence and independence they need to be ready for school.  Children enjoy daily opportunities for outdoor activities, and their physical development is supported well.  Children of all ages are happy in this warm and welcoming setting. A true family feel is evident from the relationships between children and staff.  Partnership with parents is good. The childminder ensures that there is daily communication about what children have done, and how they are progressing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although steady progress is being made, children do not have as many opportunities to develop their literacy skills. As a result, progress in this area of learning is not as rapid as others.  The childminder does not focus enough on his own professional development to further improve his practice.  Partnership working with health visitors to support children’s overall development is not well established.

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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

 maximise professional development opportunities to ensure that knowledge and understanding of current early years practices are up to date  build on the existing partnerships with other agencies to support children's development. For example, with health visitors and speech and language therapists  maximise opportunities that arise during activities to extend children’s literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors observed children during activities, both indoors and outdoors.  An inspector spoke to a parent and took their views into account.  The inspectors looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspectors spoke with the childminder and their assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspectors checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with children and discussed the provider's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership at the setting is good. The childminder and his assistants work together well, to best meet the needs of the children in their care. The childminder regularly reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, and seeks input from parents to drive forward improvements. The childminder supports the assistants' ongoing professional development and encourages them to access further training. However, the childminder has not placed as much focus on his own development to ensure that his practice continuously improves. The childminder makes regular observations of children’s learning and uses these well to plan appropriate next steps. He also has a good overview of the observations and assessments made by the assistants. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. All staff know what to do if a concern is identified. This helps to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and his assistants know the children well as they gather detailed information when they start at the setting. They make regular assessments about what children know and can do. This helps them to plan a wide range of stimulating activities in order to support children in their readiness for school. For example, children enjoy counting and comparing numbers as they learn about tally charts. This helps to support their developing mathematical skills. The childminder and his assistants work closely with parents to ensure that they are involved in their child’s learning. This promotes partnerships with parents very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminders home is welcoming, attractive and safe. The childminder and his assistants have developed strong bonds with all the children in their care, which supports their emotional well-being. Meals and snacks are nutritious which supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children play well together and share and co-operate during activities. The childminder gives regular praise and encouragement which helps to encourage good behaviour. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to celebrate the differences between themselves and others. This helps them to learn about the wider world and each other. Staff work closely with the local schools that children attend. However, there is room to strengthen relationships with other external professionals such as health visitors to seek earlier intervention if delays begin to emerge.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are typically making good progress in their learning and development. However, there are occasionally missed opportunities to promote children’s literacy. This means that children’s progress in this area is steady but not exceeding expectations. Children make good progress in their understanding of the wider world and enjoy a range of activities which supports learning in this area. For example, children take part in activities such as planting and watching sunflowers grow. Overall, children of all ages progress well from their differing starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482120 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1072970 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 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 and lives in the Haydock area of St Helens. He lives with his partner who is also an assistant. The childminder also employs a second assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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