Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2018 11 February 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 enthusiastic childminder considers the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of the service she provides and when planning future changes.  The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She uses this information to plan activities that are well-matched to their current stage of development. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and implements plans to ensure they make good progress.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. They work together effectively to ensure they give children consistent support to develop their skills, such as their communication skills.  Children develop a good understanding of the world around them. For example, the childminder takes children to groups and on regular outings in the local community, where activities include meeting other people and learning about the wider world.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children are happy and

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This provision is good

settled. They build good relationships with the childminder and one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts, such as shape, size and measurement, as they play.  Occasionally, the childminder does not explain why some behaviours are not appropriate, to help further develop children's understanding of good behaviour.

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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

 make the most of opportunities that arise to extend children's understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts  develop children's understanding of good behaviour and support them to further understand why some behaviours are not appropriate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the family home.  The inspector considered the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her professional development. For example, she recently raised the level of her qualifications. This has had a positive impact on her practice. The childminder keeps her teaching skills up to date through regular training and research. Training in the development of communication skills has helped the provider to successfully develop children's speaking skills. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect the welfare of the children in her care. She keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date and knows how to identify and refer any concerns to the relevant authorities promptly. The childminder conducts regular checks of her environment to ensure it remains a safe place for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children before they start to attend effectively, such as their likes and interests. She uses this information well to plan activities that children enjoy from the start and motivate them to learn. The childminder talks to children as they play and asks questions that help to challenge them in their learning. She introduces new words during children's play. For example, she uses and explains words, such as 'freezing', to explain how snow and ice feel. The childminder encourages children to have an interest in books. They readily choose their favourite books and cuddle up together for a story. Children talk about the characters in the story and where they may live. This helps to support children's communication skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children quickly settle. She gathers important information from parents, such as about children's daily routines, to help meet their care needs from the beginning. The childminder provides a healthy range of meals and snacks. Children independently wash their hands and are taught to understand the importance of following good hygiene procedures from an early age. For example, two-year-old children independently choose a tissue to wipe their nose. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills in the childminder's large garden and during trips to the local park. The childminder is a good role model, who teaches children to share and take turns as they play together. This effectively supports children to develop friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners who are not afraid to try new things. They enjoy solving problems and learn a range of skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children listen well, follow simple instructions and concentrate for extended periods on activities of their choosing. They learn to count and have regular opportunities to make marks and practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374427 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1065183 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She offers funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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