Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 September 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 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress. n The childminder updates her knowledge frequently and uses new information to continually develop and improve her practice. For example, she has studied a parental partnership programme and uses strategies to support families. n The childminder has made good improvements since the last inspection and has increased her knowledge and skills about how children learn and develop. n The childminder has established links with other professionals and settings that children attend. These ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with children and gets to know their individual personalities well. Children display a strong sense of belonging and are emotionally secure. The childminder is very attentive and responsive to children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully developed strategies to encourage children to contribute ideas to support her plans for continual improvement of the environment. n Opportunities for children to learn about the natural environment are not yet fully developed.

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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 ways in which children are encouraged to offer ideas to improve the provision n develop further opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises. She looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self evaluation. n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder implements and maintains comprehensive policies, procedures and records. She uses these to help promote children's safety, well-being and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. The childminder undertakes relevant child protection training and is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. She gathers information from parents, such as children's likes, dislikes and routines. The childminder is dedicated to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date and building on them further. The childminder has an action plan of what she wants to do and has made some positive changes. For example, the childminder has extended outdoor play resources to include balancing equipment, a sand area and a chalkboard to help children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children arrive with enthusiasm, ready to engage in the range of activities available. Children access a warm and welcoming environment. This helps children to feel secure and supports them to make independent decisions. For example, children prepare and serve snacks confidently and attend to their own toileting needs. The childminder is calm and communicates effectively. She is a positive role model for children. The childminder observes children at play to gain a better understanding of their interests and abilities. For younger children, the childminder regularly documents achievements in personal scrapbooks and learning journeys. The childminder uses the information she gains to provide suitable activities based on children's interests. This enhances children's skills further in preparation for the next stages of their learning. For example, younger children are encouraged to count independently during a creative activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats children with real kindness and consideration. Children have built firm emotional attachments with the childminder which help them to feel very secure and happy. Children's good health is promoted effectively. Water is available throughout the sessions and children eat a range of healthy snacks. The childminder supports children to learn about the differences and similarities of people living in their community. They join in with and explore many festivals and traditions that take place. For example, children learned about Diwali through dressing up, stories and by making diva lamps.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Children develop positive attitudes to their learning and develop the key skills needed for the future and their move to school. Children have good social skills and are respectful to adults and each other. They have good writing skills. Younger children write their names and simple words with confidence, while older children develop letter writing skills. For example, children wrote a letter to the Royal family to congratulate them on the birth of Prince Louis.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348481 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10063152 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 5 qualification.

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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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