Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2016 12 November 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

 The childminder has good relationships with other professionals, such as teachers, other childminders and early years quality workers. This helps her complement children's learning, share her good practice and discuss the quality of the provision.  The childminder keeps parents well informed of children's progress through verbal and written feedback. She provides information about how they can further support children's learning at home.  Children behave very well. The childminder offers guidance and reassurance to children throughout their activities and daily routines, and has high expectations for children's behaviour.  The childminder is passionate, caring and has a positive attitude. She continually evaluates the areas of her practice and is very proactive in addressing any improvements that she identifies.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully considered how the organisation of the environment can be used to develop children's independence skills further.  Although the childminder gathers some initial information from parents, she does not obtain comprehensive details about what children can already do when they first start.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment to enhance opportunities for children to develop their independence skills further  enhance the level of initial information obtained from parents in order to plan more precisely for their progress from when they first start.

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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 has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to ensure children's welfare. She continually assesses the risks in her home and when outdoors, to assure children are safe and are aware of dangers at all times. For example, she reminds children about sitting on chairs correctly and how to cross roads safely. The childminder attends a wide range of training. This helps her keep up to date with any changes in legislation and to extend her knowledge and teaching skills to support children in their learning. All policies and procedures are in place. These underpin the childminder's good practice and helps her to ensure she is delivering a high-quality service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and observes and assesses children's learning. She uses the information gained from these and discussions with parents to plan meaningful and challenging activities and experiences for all children. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective teaching skills. She adapts group activities according to children's ages and ability, and makes the most of every opportunity to extend children's communication and language skills. She repeats familiar words to toddlers and babies to encourage them to speak. She holds conversations and asks questions of older children. The childminder interacts well with children and supports them to develop their mathematical skills. Children are encouraged to count and talk about size and shape. The childminder routinely monitors the educational programmes offered to children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, nurturing, loving environment. Resources are plentiful and children are happy, confident and settled in their surroundings. The childminder closely follows children's individual routines and gets to know children well. This is because she discusses with parents children's likes and dislikes, to help her to support them to feel emotionally secure and promote their general well-being. The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children have many different opportunities to be physically active by going on outings in the local community, such as parks. Good hygiene procedures are followed. For example, children wash their hands and discuss food that is healthy for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged, interested and motivated to learn. Children are inquisitive and are eager to understand how, what and why things happen. They play alongside each other well and demonstrate their developing social skills from a young age. They are beginning to understand the needs of others and how to share resources. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289750 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1064602 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in the Sutton area of St Helens. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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