Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 2 November 2018 Previous inspection date 17 July 2014

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She demonstrates commitment to continuing her own professional development. This is exemplified when she undertakes accredited training that extends her knowledge and helps her to stay in touch with changes to requirements. n Relationships are a key strength of the provision. The childminder is a calm and positive role model. Children copy her and this helps them to learn to be caring and patient. The childminder and children have fun together. They demonstrate that they enjoy each other's company. n Parents praise the childminder's professional approach to her work. They say that children look forward to attending her provision. Parents feel well informed about activities and children's achievements. They say that the childminder helps them to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder establishes consistent routines that help children to understand the

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The provision is good

expectations for their behaviour. This is demonstrated when the childminder gently reminds children to pick up toys that they have dropped. She praises them for being helpful and this encourages them to repeat the positive behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always fully identify what children need to learn next as precisely as possible.

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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 make the most of what is known about individual children's achievements so that teaching focuses even more precisely on what they need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She discussed a planned activity with the childminder. She assessed the impact that interactions and activities have on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently describes the action she must take if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. She knows what she must do if she is concerned that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder evaluates and improves her provision. For example, she sought out information and ideas about outdoor play. Children now have an even wider range of activities to choose from in her garden. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards to children in her home. For instance, she regularly checks that the indoor and outdoor spaces are well maintained and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes account of children's interests when she selects toys and activities. For example, children demonstrate an interest in dinosaurs, so the childminder sets out small-world play with toy dinosaurs. Children count them and talk about which ones are the biggest and smallest. This helps to promote children's understanding of numbers and comparative size. The childminder promotes children's early literacy well. For instance, children are visibly excited when the childminder reads a book about jungle animals. The childminder teaches them the names of the animals and this helps to extend their vocabulary. She encourages children to explore new sounds. For example, children eagerly join in with hissing like snakes and roaring like lions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands how children learn. For example, children chalk on the garden wall and some of the chalks break. Children set off to put the chalks in the bin and the childminder shows them that they can draw with the smaller pieces. This helps to deepen children's knowledge and understanding about the world. The childminder teaches children to be safe. For example, they learn how to climb carefully up and down the steps in the garden. The childminder vigilantly promotes children's welfare. For instance, she unfailingly reports any concerns about children's health and well-being to parents. Children learn about the local community because the childminder regularly takes them on interesting outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well to start school. Children count and use numbers in their play. They begin to understand that different numerals denote different quantities. Children match and categorise objects. For example, they match animal puppets to animal pictures in the book. Children develop self-control relative to their age and use good manners. For instance, they remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' when they ask for things. Children persevere and develop independence. This is demonstrated when they try hard to put their coats and wellington boots on.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433107 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10069357 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualifications at level 4. She 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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