Childminder EY543525

Inspection date 13 May 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 Children are thoroughly welcomed into the family-friendly environment by the childminder, who is warm and loving. Consequently, children are confident, happy and settled as they keenly play and explore. n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents, which helps children to settle quickly. Parents describe how happy their children are and say that choosing the childminder has been the best thing they ever did. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children is effective. She knows how to identify the signs that a child may be at risk, including from extreme views and behaviours. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify further areas to improve. For example, she has recently improved how she gathers information from parents to inform her planning. This helps her to identify gaps in learning for individual children. n The childminder does not always provide children with enough time to think and

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This provision is good

respond to the questions that she asks. This does not help children to fully extend their language skills. n The childminder does not fully consider ways to provide children with extended opportunities to play cooperatively as part of a larger group.

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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 help children develop their speech and language further and provide time for them to think carefully about their responses n extend children's opportunities to develop their social skills in a wide variety of environments.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly attends training and is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly checks her home and resources to ensure they are safe for children. Children are well supervised and the childminder supports their understanding of how to keep themselves safe and well. For example, children wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet. The childminder has effective self-evaluation systems in place. She is passionate about offering the best care and education for children. The childminder regularly completes online training and attends other training through the local authority. This helps to further develop her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The information that the childminder collects from parents about their child during settling in is thorough. She uses this information, together with her own observations, to identify where children are in their development and to monitor their progress. The childminder enhances the environment with resources that interest children. For example, children explore a variety of books and puppets in a large tent. This helps them to develop concentration and their imagination. The childminder supports children's understanding of numbers and shapes and their recognition of colours effectively. For example, she encourages children to count items, fit together construction pieces and name the colours that they see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close attachments with the childminder. She praises children regularly and offers encouragement which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder's practice is finely tuned to the individual needs of children and she supports them sensitively to manage their feelings and frustrations. For example, she has recently introduced an area for children to use to help them to reflect and calm down. Parents' comments demonstrate how much they appreciate the good care that the childminder provides. Children have high levels of independence and they communicate their wishes to the childminder effectively. For example, children indicate when they are hungry and they feed themselves well. The childminder is a positive role model; she enjoys healthy meals and snacks with the children while sitting at the kitchen table. Mealtimes are social occasions that help children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. Teaching is effective. The childminder plays alongside children, helping them to be excited and motivated to learn. Children are curious and display good levels of involvement in self- chosen activities. For example, they play imaginatively for long periods of time and share their experiences. Children make good progress from their starting points and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and supported. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. For example, children develop their physical skills well. They develop small-muscle skills when using tools and building structures with small blocks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543525 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10090215 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside another childminder.

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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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