Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. n The childminder provides children with a wide variety of healthy foods. She caters for children's individual needs. n The childminder effectively helps children to learn about the wider world. For example, children enjoy regular outings to the local community and wider area. n The childminder is reflective and actively takes account of the views of children, parents and other providers to improve her provision. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She regularly completes training courses and shares good practice with her assistants and other childminders to keep up to date and support children's good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not take every opportunity to use what she knows about each child's good progress to challenge them to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently give children the time they need to investigate and use resources, and complete play activities in ways they choose before she intervenes.

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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 allow children sufficient time to investigate, use resources, and complete play activities to their own satisfaction n develop the range of activities to challenge all children and extend learning even further.

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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 took account of the views of parents and other professionals through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She regulary updates her child protection knoweldge to help her maintain an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder completes risk assessments on a regular basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure risks in the home are minimised and children are kept safe. Parents comment on the warm and nurturing environment and praise the positive relationships.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has close bonds with the families. She regularly shares information with parents and other professionals to achieve a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and care needs. The childminder encourages children to make choices during their daily routine. Overall, she observes and assesses their progress well to close gaps in learning. She uses their key interests and provides many creative ways to increase children's engagement. For example, she extends a known interest of castles and knights to build on mathematical development and critical thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She reminds children to use good manners and supports them to respect the feelings of others, share and take turns. She uses praise and encouragement well, which builds children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children are respectful to each other and behave well. Children are confident communicators as they express preferences and ask for resources when needed. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder provides them with daily opportunities to be physically active through outdoor play. Children learn to be independent. For example, they wash their hands, serve their food at lunchtime and put on their coats and shoes before going outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children acquire the key skills required for the next stages in their learning, including school. For example, all children develop good communication skills, enjoy being creative and play imaginatively. Children enjoy learning to write the letters of their names in rainwater and develop counting skills, for example, as they play hopscotch. They are happy, motivated and independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303357 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10063143 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. The childminder occasionally works with two assistants. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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