Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 9 April 2015

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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 manages her setting well. Detailed policies and well-organised records are in place to help promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment where children can make their own choices from the high-quality resources on offer.  The childminder knows how to interact with children to help them make good progress in their learning. She offers a variety of experiences for children to enjoy, including trips to play centres, the forest and the beach.  The childminder models calm and respectful behaviour. She consistently praises children's efforts, which helps to build their confidence.  Parents say that the childminder is caring and competent. They speak positively about seeing improvement in children's skills, such as counting, identifying colours and their general behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not focus sharply enough on what children need to learn next to help them make even better progress in their learning.  The childminder's professional development is not precisely focused on finding ways to enhance her good teaching skills to an even higher 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

 focus even more precisely on what children need to learn next to maximise their learning and to help them make even better progress  explore different ways to build on professional practice and raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding to make sure she is familiar with current guidance. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder closely monitors children's progress, overall. She works well with parents and other professionals to ensure children get the support they need. For example, she follows individual support plans for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice and shows a commitment to strengthening her skills. She makes good use of an online childminding forum to gain ideas and keep herself up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She is skilful at offering explanations to children and showing them how to do things without taking over. The childminder provides meaningful commentary and asks children appropriate questions to encourage their communication skills. This enables children to feel confident to talk, engage in conversation and share their thoughts. The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of the children's progress and shares these with parents. This helps to involve parents in children's learning. The childminder reads stories to children to help them make sense of their personal circumstances, such as the arrival of a new baby. She joins in with role-play activities and helps children to persevere with tasks, such as undressing the doll and changing its nappy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's warm, friendly and relaxed nature enables children and parents to quickly form strong bonds with her. Children show how confident and safe they feel as they happily play independently for sustained periods. Children manage their own personal hygiene when they visit the bathroom and show an awareness of risk as they hold onto the handrail to climb the stairs. They have opportunities to socialise and build friendships when they attend groups and meet up to play with other children. The childminder makes sure children eat healthy food. She takes children swimming on a regular basis. This benefits their health and helps them to achieve an important life skill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop a range of skills that helps to prepare them for school. Children are keen to 'have a go' and try new things. They recognise patterns, shapes and learn how to solve simple problems when they play with jigsaws. Children learn to be polite, respectful and well behaved. They speak with confidence and they know how to express their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293960 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1092107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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