Childminder EY453304

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 2 May 2013

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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 are very happy and settled. They form strong attachments to the loving, caring childminder. Children receive good support from the childminder as they enthusiastically engage in a range of activities and explore their learning environment.  The childminder works in very close partnership with parents. She shares information about children's progress and development regularly, which helps to ensure that their individual needs are well met. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides very good support for the development of children's communication and language skills. She has developed a range of strategies to help children grow in confidence and express their needs.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Displays of photographs and children's work help to promote children's sense of belonging. Toys and resources are well organised and accessible. Children are encouraged to make choices in their play and

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This provision is good

invent their own games.  The childminder makes good use of children's groups and local amenities to help develop children's social skills and understanding of the wider world. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and explore natural resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet highly focused on targeting her professional development to help her improve practice to an outstanding level.

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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

 strengthen the use of self-evaluation to focus more precisely on professional development to enhance practice even further.

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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.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of parental feedback documents and took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken mandatory safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare or safety of a child. The childminder keeps up to date with local authority procedures and changes in legislation. She monitors children's safety well. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home to help ensure that all potential hazards or risks are minimised. She understands the importance of strong partnership working with parents and other professionals and she values their input. The childminder monitors children's progress and development closely and shares information with parents regularly. She knows what to do if children have gaps in their learning and how to access support from external agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children as they play and links this to their stages of development. She has a good understanding of how children learn and plans a wide range of experiences to challenge and extend their learning. Children are well supported to follow their interests and use their imaginations. For example, they explore and investigate cars and road signs found in toy bags. They press buttons, turn moving parts and create their own games using the bags. The childminder provides children with opportunities to practise their early writing skills using different tools, such as crayons and brushes. She encourages them to practise their counting skills and to recognise colours in a variety of play activities. Children demonstrate good coordination and physical skills. They enjoy filling and emptying containers and playing ball games. The childminder plays alongside children, responding to their changing interests and sensitively introducing new

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children very well and provides them with a very positive learning environment. The development of children's independence skills is well supported. Children are encouraged to help with routine tasks and to do things for themselves. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals. The childminder talks to them about the different foods they are eating. Children learn about the importance of handwashing after playing outdoors and before eating. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She encourages children to share, take turns and use good manners. Children behave well and cooperate fully with the childminder. She continually praises children for their efforts and achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They display a positive attitude to new experiences and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. Children are very sociable and enjoy involving other adults in their play. Their early literacy skills are well promoted. They enjoy sharing books, looking at pictures and joining in with action songs. Children are very happy, confident learners. They are developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including the move to school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453304 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1066313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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