Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2018 6 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 quickly rectified the issues identified at her previous inspection. There are clear arrangements in place to help parents understand how she works with her co-childminder and how the key-person system operates in the setting.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her setting well. She has proactively engaged with support from her local authority and sought feedback from parents and children to make positive improvements to her service.  Children behave well. They are encouraged to take turns and play cooperatively or alongside one another. Children ask the childminder for help and enjoy trying to do things for themselves.  The childminder knows children well. She observes them regularly and plans activities that they enjoy. Children make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage in sharply focused professional development to deepen her knowledge and skills and further improve the outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always make best use of opportunities to promote children's individual next steps in learning during planned activities.

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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

 extend the opportunities for targeted professional development to enhance existing skills and techniques to support children's learning as effectively as possible  focus planned learning experiences more sharply on individual children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed written feedback received from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor area. She assessed the impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has undertaken training and refreshed her knowledge in safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She understands how to identify, manage and report any concerns relating to children's welfare or the conduct of an adult. The childminder communicates with parents well. Parental feedback shows that they are happy with the quality of care that the childminder provides. They fully understand how the childminder provides care and supports children's learning with her co-childminder. The childminder organises the key-person system effectively to build close relationships with children and their families. She monitors children's progress well and quickly identifies where children may require further support, sharing this information with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. Overall, she uses what she knows from observing and assessing children's progress to plan activities that support them to make progress in all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical understanding. Older children confidently recognise shapes and begin to trace over them, holding their pens correctly. Younger children begin to identify colours and count groups of objects, such as cars and diggers. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to support children as they attempt activities that they find more challenging, such as identifying letters or new jigsaw puzzles. Children enjoy playing imaginatively with dolls. They take on a role and play together well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children understand how to look after their bodies and keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children to safely climb up and down the stairs when they use the bathroom. The childminder follows rigorous procedures to help keep the setting clean and minimise the risk of hazards. She promotes children's self-confidence and sense of belonging effectively. Children have good social skills and play well alongside others. The childminder and older children model positive behaviour which younger children copy. For example, they help to clear up resources that they have been playing with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to school. Children talk about going to pre-school with excitement. They develop their independence. For example, they serve their own meals or use the bathroom. Children direct their own play and select what they want to play with and where. Older children communicate confidently and seek support from the childminder when they need it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489885 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1110407 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside a co- childminder.

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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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