Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 8 January 2019 Previous inspection date 15 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a caring, welcoming environment. Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and confidently approach her for support and comfort. n The childminder closely monitors children's learning and development, and effectively plans activities to support their next steps in learning. She promptly identifies where children are at risk of falling behind and quickly puts appropriate interventions in place to help them catch up. As a result, children make good progress. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they gain an understanding of how things grow and change over time as they water fruit bushes in the garden and learn when the fruit is ready to pick. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She meets with them when children first start to discuss children's needs and keeps them well informed of children's progress. Parents comment positively about the childminder, stating that they

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This provision is good

value the two-way communication about children's well-being and development. The childminder shares ideas for parents to support children's learning and development at home, such as strategies for establishing sleep routines. n The childminder does not consistently gather sufficient information on what children can already do at home, to support her initial assessments of children's learning when they first start. n On occasions, the childminder does not offer younger children choices, to support them to develop their independence.

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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 devise even better methods of gathering information on what children can already do at home, to support initial assessments of children's learning when they first start n provide more opportunities for children to make choices, to help them further develop their good levels of independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently describes a range of potential signs of abuse and explains the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She completes robust assessments of her premises and on outings to minimise risk to children's safety. The childminder is keen to continue her professional development and accesses further training to broaden her skills and knowledge. This has a positive impact on children. For example, training on supporting children with additional needs has helped her to implement strategies effectively to support the personal and social development of children requiring additional support. The childminder evaluates her provision, seeking the views of parents and children as part of the process. She actively participates in childminding forums to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning and development in all areas well. As children enjoy building towers. she discusses colour and encourages them to count the blocks. The childminder interprets children's early communication and models correct language. She uses play opportunities to introduce new words. For example, as children explore toy dinosaurs, she labels the different body parts and asks children to point to their own arms and legs. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding that written words have meaning. This is demonstrated when she writes down her observations of children as they play and reads out what she is recording. Children have good opportunities to promote their physical and coordination skills, such as using bicycles in the garden and climbing and balancing at local parks and woods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour, which she consistently reinforces during routines and play. For example, she praises children for taking turns and reminds them not to stand on the jigsaw pieces. The childminder offers frequent encouragement and praise. This helps children to gain confidence and persevere with tasks. For example, they show delight as they proudly show the childminder their dinosaur pictures. The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This is illustrated when she encourages them to wash their hands before and after eating. The childminder plans a good range of activities to help children learn about difference in others and gain an understanding of the wider world. For instance, exploring significant celebrations in other cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need for their next stage of learning. They develop their self-care skills as they feed themselves. Children learn how to solve problems as they try to post shapes into the corresponding holes. They discuss biggest and smallest as they compare the size of their hands. Children begin to recognise written numbers and letters. They show curiosity when they hear an animal sound and investigate where the noise is coming from.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396694 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10069355 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Norton Village, Runcorn. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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