Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 26 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder accurately monitors and assesses children's learning. She tracks children's development and identifies where there are any gaps in their learning. The childminder carefully plans what children need to learn next, to help them make good progress. n The childminder builds strong bonds with children. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are very secure. The childminder finds out what interests children when they first start and how they prefer to learn. n The play environment is spacious and well resourced, with a wide variety of toys and play materials. The outdoor space provides a wealth of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to continually improve her service. She talks to parents about preparing children for changes in their lives, such as potty training and starting new nurseries or schools. Through written

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This provision is good

references, parents express high levels of satisfaction with the care and education that the childminder provides. n The childminder interacts warmly with children and uses her teaching skills well. For instance, she helps children to find the letters from their name and encourages them to talk about their family members. n Children respond well to the childminder's positive approach to behaviour management. They play together well and quickly tidy toys away when asked. n The childminder does not always use opportunities effectively to encourage children to build on their independence skills further. n The childminder has not developed highly effective partnerships with schools and other early years settings that children attend, to complement the learning experiences they receive.

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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 extend opportunities for children to develop their independence and do things for themselves n strengthen the links with schools and other early years settings that children attend, to achieve the best consistency in complementing fully the learning experiences children receive.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke to children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and evidence of suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder accesses various training courses to extend her skills and knowledge. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder monitors children's progress well to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. Partnerships with parents are strong and the childminder provides two-way communication, engaging parents in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and provides a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated play and learning. She teaches children about numbers during play. For example, she supports children to count the pebbles in the sand to increase their understanding of early mathematics. The childminder uses opportunities such as song time to introduce new words to develop children's communication skills. Younger children mimic words and sounds the childminder makes, which develops their growing vocabulary. Toddlers enjoy experimenting with a variety of resources. They show good hand-eye coordination when they make chalk marks on boards and post buttons into the slots on a container. The children learn about seeds and how they grow as they complete a planting activity. They observe caterpillars growing and release butterflies into the wild at the park. This develops their knowledge about nature and the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's understanding of how to be safe. For example, while playing in the garden, she reminds them of how to use the steps so that they do not fall over. The children devour nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy physical play activities. For instance, they delight in water play and outings to the park. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about people in their community and the wider world. They regularly visit the shops, the library and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle in quickly to the childminder's setting. They learn a good range of skills and show readiness for the next stages in their learning. Children develop good social skills. They communicate their needs and feelings confidently and learn how to share and play kindly with others. Children show imagination in their play as they dress up as builders and describe the school that they are building.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542159 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10089886 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Widnes. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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