Childminder EY538788

Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. All children, including those who learn English as an additional language, are making good progress, given their starting points. n The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with high-quality, age- appropriate resources. She uses detailed observations and accurate assessments of children's progress to plan for what each child needs to learn next. n The warm and nurturing childminder is very responsive to each child's individual needs. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and settle in quickly. They are confident, self-assured and happy. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote all areas of learning and uses a range of effective strategies to stimulate and challenge children's natural interest and curiosity. Children enjoy learning and develop the skills they need for future learning and for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not regularly seek the views of parents and use this information to help her make ongoing and further improvements to her already good practice. n The childminder does not maximise ways to encourage children to talk about their interests and build on what they already know.

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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

n build on the methods to regularly seek the views of parents and use this information to make ongoing improvements to the already good practice n strengthen the opportunities provided to children to explore and talk about their interests and build on what they already know.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned a child is being abused or neglected. The childminder attends ongoing training to help improve the quality of practice. For example, she understands how to recognise and effectively plan to support the different ways that children learn. The childminder establishes good partnership working with parents and keeps them well informed of the good progress children are making. She shares ideas for enjoyable activities for parents to continue children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tunes in very well to young children's interests and communications, and uses a range of effective strategies to promote listening and attention skills. For example, she provides a running commentary, introduces new words and gives children plenty of time to think and respond. She encourages young children to explore the various textures and models how to use them. Children are eager to play and explore using all their senses and experiment to find out how things work. Babies concentrate as they press the buttons on the technology toys and pull the pieces of ribbon from a pot. Children are inquisitive and enthusiastic in their play. The childminder understands how to effectively promote the learning and development of the range of children who attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to establish children's interests, routines and care needs. She uses this information to get to know children well. She is a very good role model and provides gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave very well. Older children are keen to help each other, and are kind and thoughtful. The childminder provides children with regular outings, so they have plenty of opportunities to exercise vigorously in the fresh air. She promotes children's physical and emotional well-being well. Children enjoy making choices and deciding what to play with. They develop good independence and social skills, and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, inquisitive and motivated to play, experiment and learn. They are confident to explore the environment and eager to take on a challenge and join in activities. Children develop confidence in their own abilities. They are active and enthusiastic learners. All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538788 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10059904 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Billinge, Wigan. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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