Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 30 April 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 an accurate understanding of the quality of the provision. She seeks the views of parents and children, to support her evaluation and sets appropriate targets for improvement.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She works well in partnership with parents and other providers to provide children with consistent support.  Children have good relationships with the childminder. She gets to know them well and is responsive to their individual needs. Children seek the childminder out to join in with their games.  The childminder successfully supports children as they settle into her setting. She has good strategies in place to help children as they prepare to move on to their next stage of learning.  Children are making typical progress, from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder is too quick to try and move children on during activities or play. This means that children cannot always experiment with, explore or test out their own ideas.  Children's independent, active learning is not supported well enough, as they cannot always access the resources they are interested in without support from the childminder.

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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

 allow more time for children to explore and experiment with their own ideas  enhance the accessibility of resources to enable children to choose for themselves and support their independent and active learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents to take account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report concerns relating to children's welfare, or the conduct of an adult. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to minimise hazards within her home. She maintains accurate and organised records to support children's health, welfare and well-being. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of care provided by the childminder and her information sharing systems. The childminder is suitably qualified and updates her knowledge in a variety of ways. She has close links with other local providers and her local authority. Children who require extra support receive it promptly as the childminder works successfully with other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She uses a range of strategies to promote children's ongoing development. The childminder conducts regular observations and thorough assessments of children's progress. She makes good use of this information to plan learning experiences that continually extend children's learning. Children enjoy engaging in imaginative play with the childminder. They help to build a pond for the ducks using construction materials. The childminder extends their play by encouraging them to think about what noises different animals make and relating this back to children's experiences outside of her setting. Children learn how to make marks using a variety of different tools and media. They have good, small-muscles skills to hold pencils, manipulate materials and push buttons on electronic toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder and demonstrate a clear understanding of her rules. She uses praise well, which supports children's self-esteem. The childminder helps children to keep themselves safe. She provides clear and consistent guidance to support children as they learn to manage risks for themselves. Children can, for example, competently use scissors under the childminder's supervision. Children understand how to keep themselves healthy. Children cover their mouths when they cough and have a good awareness of when they need to blow their noses. They follow hygiene routines independently, which helps to minimise the risk of cross-infection. The childminder helps children to learn more about the world around them. She takes children out into the local community frequently, as well as providing resources which reflect the diversity of society.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing the key skills which prepare them well for their next stage of learning and for school. For example, they behave well and understand that they must follow the routine and rules of the setting. Children listen carefully and are confident to seek support if required. They communicate confidently with adults to ensure their needs are met, for example, they ask for tissues when their noses need wiping. Children take turns and play cooperatively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282796 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1064558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Rainhill. She operates for 48 weeks per year from 6.45am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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