Childminder 315384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2017 10 June 2014

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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 wealth of experience of working with children and understands how they learn. She makes regular observations and assessments of their development to help her to track the progress that they make. The childminder plans a good variety of activities which helps motivate children to learn.  The childminder finds out from parents what children can do and achieve prior to them starting their placement with her. She uses this information to ensure that children settle quickly. Children quickly develop strong bonds with the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are very positive. The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents in a variety of ways. For example, she does this through regular discussions, text messages and sharing children's individual files. This helps to support children's good progress in learning.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and finds ways to continuously improve.

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This provision is good

For example, she has completed training in behaviour management. This has helped her to understand and identify triggers so that she can effectively support children to manage their feelings and behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder asks questions in quick succession and does not give children enough time to think and respond to the questions that she asks.

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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

 enhance teaching skills and provide children with even more chances to think and respond to questions asked and extend their good thinking skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very well organised. Overall, she supports children who speak English as an additional language well. For instance, she has accessed training to help guide her in developing a curriculum that supports their ongoing development. The childminder seeks support and advice from local authority professionals to help her to maintain her good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the various types and signs of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly and keeps well informed of any changes to guidance. She has a good range of policies and procedures in place that she uses well and shares with parents. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and on outings to help to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides toys and resources that interest children and they freely access the good range available. She helps to promote children's early mathematical skills well. For example, children enjoy finding toy animals hidden in a bowl filled with ice cubes. The childminder encourages children to count the animals they find and identify colours. She introduces simple concepts, such as melting. Children discover animals frozen in blocks of ice. They are active and enthusiastic learners and experiment with different ways to melt the ice to free the toy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She praises children for their achievements and minor disputes are settled very quickly and calmly. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. For example, children manage their self-care skills well and wash their hands before eating. They use knives with care as they cut up fresh fruit, managing age-appropriate risks effectively. The childminder takes children out into the community, such as to the park and toddler groups. This helps children to learn about the wider world and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their development. They are very confident and engage visitors in discussion about what they like to do. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They enjoy the sensory experience of ice melting between their fingers and practise sounding out new words, such as slippery. Children are independent and put on their coats and shoes ready for outdoor play. They enjoy the fresh air in the garden and practise their physical skills, such as pouring water into funnels. Children are gaining the skills they need for future learning and school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 315384 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1101836 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Prescot, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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