Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 October 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not regularly assess children's progress to help her swiftly address any gaps in their learning. As a result, she does not always plan activities that stimulate and challenge children's individual learning needs. Therefore, some children do not make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder does not regularly share information about children's learning and development with parents. She does not consistently gather information about what children know and can do when they start at the setting. n The childminder does not always share meaningful information about children's development with teachers. n The childminder identifies areas for development for herself and her assistant. However, she does not always act swiftly enough to ensure that these have an impact on children's experiences.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder's home is welcoming. There is a range of resources that support children's interests. n Children are happy to attend, settle quickly and have strong relationships with the childminder. Children show respect for the childminder and each other. They are polite and welcoming to visitors. n The childminder has clear expectations of behaviour and uses praise effectively. As a result, children behave well and grow in confidence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date make regular and precise assessments of children and use this information to plan suitably challenging activities. 17/06/2019

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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 reflect and review on practice and that of the assistants, to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently good level n share learning and development information with schools and other professionals to ensure consistency of care and learning n gather information from parents about what children know and can do prior to starting at the setting and use this information to inform assessment, to ensure learning is supported from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates. She discussed a selection of policies and procedures and checked evidence of the suitability of all people living or working in the household. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures she must follow to report any concerns she has that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that underpin her practice. For example, she conducts risk assessments and ensures that she checks the suitability of assistants. Consequently, children are kept safe. Although the childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, she has not identified other ways to build on her skills. Self-evaluation is not fully embedded to help the childminder identify strengths and pinpoint where improvements could be made. The childminder does not gain information from parents about what children know and can do when they start. Therefore, she is unable to plan activities that meet their individual learning needs from the first opportunity. The childminder provides daily feedback to parents about what children have enjoyed. However, she does

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

not regularly update parents about their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not regularly complete accurate assessments to help monitor the progress that children are making. Consequently, she is unable to plan activities that provide challenge to all children. That said, positive play experiences do take place. For example, children delight in blowing bubbles to each other and comparing the size of their bubbles. The childminder promotes early mathematical skills. For example, as she explains that three can be a big number if it is after two, but a small number if it is before four.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Despite weaknesses in assessment, the childminder intuitively provides activities that promote children's social skills and independence. For example, she encourages children to choose their own resources and lead their own play. The childminder is a good role model; she encourages the use of good manners, turn taking and sharing. As a result, the children behave well. The childminder is nurturing in her interactions, particularly with very young children. For example, she sits on the floor and plays at child level, copying sounds and encouraging actions, such as clapping hands. Children have opportunities to explore their local community through outings, and enjoy picnics in the park.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Although children enjoy their time with the childminder, some children do not make the progress that they are capable of. They are developing some skills needed for their future learning and are beginning to manage simple tasks independently. For example, they wash their hands before eating and take off their own coats and shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416242 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10063156 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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