Childminder EY492177

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements she must meet. She has established effective systems to ensure children are safe and their well-being is prioritised.  Children respond well to the childminder's calm and relaxed approach. They form strong attachments to her, seeking her out when they need reassurance and enjoying playful cuddles.  Children enjoy a range of sensory experiences. They find items hidden in sand and wash toys with soapy bubbles. They enjoy art and craft activities and join in rhyme time sessions at the local library.  Children demonstrate independence and choice as they select various items from the childminder's bright and well-resourced playroom.  The childminder helps children to develop speech. She commentates on what they are doing and repeats words they say. She uses pictures of things they are interested in to help identify new words and extend their understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully focus on what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not always ask parents to contribute to the assessments she makes of children's progress.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice thoroughly to identify any improvements she could make.

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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

 plan activities which focus more sharply on what children need to learn next across all areas of learning  include the views of parents in monitoring children's ongoing development so that assessment is even more precise  establish methods of evaluating practice so that enhancements can be identified and plans for improvement implemented.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, she observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and can clearly identify the signs that suggest children may be at risk of harm. She has up-to-date local information and knows how to report any concerns for children's welfare. She provides a safe environment and assesses risks on an ongoing basis. The childminder attends training to ensure her knowledge and skills continue to develop. For example, she has recently attended courses to develop both her understanding of specific aspects of safeguarding and autism. The childminder has developed friendly relationships with parents who say their children enjoy her company and make good progress in their learning. She shares ideas for good practice with another local childminder and maintains an effective partnership with local authority early years advisers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what children can already do when they start. She monitors their progress using a tracker and completes the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. Children participate in a wide variety of activities chosen by them and seasonal or cultural activities planned by the childminder. Children learn to count repeating the childminder's words and say, 'one, two, three' as they dig cars out of the sand. They recognise and name the colours of cars as they wash the sand off them. Children have plenty of time to explore independently and to focus on their fascinations. For example, children concentrate for some time as they try different ways to make balls roll out of different openings. They revisit toys which offer cause and effect. These activities contribute to children's understanding of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to develop independence. She asks them to clear away their own plates after breakfast and to also help tidy up toys. Children wash their hands before eating and those who want to help to prepare snacks. The childminder has developed a good balance between providing food children enjoy eating and encouraging a healthy diet. Children behave well and listen to the childminder when she gently reminds them to play safely. She successfully prompts challenging behaviour by making sure children have enough resources to share. For example, she finds more balls so that children each have plenty to play with. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to explore outside, either in her garden or at local parks and farms.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are beginning to develop the skills they will need later when they eventually start school. They are curious and keen to explore and show good levels of concentration when involved in activities. They are developing independence and can make their own choices. Children who are learning to talk make good progress. They say some words and use gestures to make their wants and needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492177 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1022850 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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