Childminder 303387

Inspection date 15 April 2019 Previous inspection date 2 February 2016

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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 is a positive role model for children. She helps children learn to manage their behaviour and share resources, praising them for 'good teamwork'. n Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, children know why it is important to stand back while the childminder moves outside play equipment, so they do not get hurt. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She allows children to take the lead in activities, as opportunities naturally arise. She uses her skills to further promote children's enjoyment of activities. n The childminder works in partnership with parents, which supports children's emotional well-being. n Children form warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They are settled and happy in her care. The childminder helps children develop the confidence and independence they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. For

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This provision is good

example, she takes children to group sessions and on various outings, to develop their social skills. n Children benefit from opportunities to play outdoors. Their physical development is well supported. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing a game of golf. The childminder demonstrates the correct way to hold the clubs and children delight in being able to hit the ball. n The childminder completes a summary of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. This provides an accurate overview of where children are in their learning journey. The childminder shares the progress check and ongoing assessments of children's development with parents. Parents are well informed about their children's development. n Children have opportunities to learn about the life cycle of plants and animals. However, the childminder provides a limited range of opportunities to assist children in

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This provision is good

learning about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 provide more activities and experiences to increase children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the dedicated playroom and in the enclosed rear garden. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written letters of support.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in identifying potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to seek advice should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder is proactive in accessing training. She shares good practice with other childcare professionals. This assists in her professional development. Relationships with parents are positive. The childminder shares information about children's activities with parents each day. Parents comment that the childminder 'believes in our child's abilities' and 'has always been calm, supportive, patient and encouraging'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She has a good understanding of where they are in their development. She plans a wide range of suitable activities to support children in their learning. For example, children enjoy sitting cosily with the childminder. She reads them stories about animals. Children excitedly talk about the animals they saw at the zoo and point out the elephants in the book. The childminder names the elephants' 'tusks' and encourages children to repeat the word until they remember it. This helps to build on children's range of vocabulary. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of how things grow and develop. For example, they grow sunflowers and cress and take care of caterpillars. The childminder extends activities by reading books to children about a caterpillar and provides nets so they can study butterflies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. This promotes their self-esteem. Children are well behaved. They share resources well and help each other in their play. For example, when pre-school children build a 'den' in the reading area, younger children help them to put up a 'door' and use tools to 'fix' it when it falls. Children develop good skills to prepare them for school. For instance, they sit at the table to eat their healthy lunch and use cutlery appropriately. They show good manners, as they know it is polite to wait for other children to finish eating before they can have dessert. Children are confident learners and approach adults to help them identify unfamiliar shapes.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder knows the children well and she is accurate in her assessments of what children can do and what they need to learn next. All children make good progress from their starting points. When gaps in learning are identified, the childminder has focused plans for improvement. She works in partnership with parents to ensure that children make the progress they are capable of. For example, she provides resources for parents to promote children's mathematical skills at home. The childminder liaises with local schools and prepares children well for their transitions to school. She makes regular use of the well-resourced rear garden to give children regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303387 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10072784 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Beechwood, Runcorn. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. 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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