Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 May 2015

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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 Children feel safe and secure in the setting. They are happy to speak with visitors and enthusiastically talk to them about the flowers on the strawberry plant they are growing. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. Parents confidently convey how well the childminder keeps them informed about their children's learning and development. Parents are pleased with how well their children have progressed since starting. n The childminder uses assessments effectively. She gathers information from parents when their children first start at the setting and at other regular intervals. In addition, she carries out accurate observations to continually advance children's learning. n Children enjoy a wide range of experiences outdoors. They visit places of interest in the community such as the park, the library and local centres. They also benefit from regularly joining other childminder groups. Children can extend their social skills and

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This provision is good

the childminder share information on good practice. n The childminder provides a home-from-home environment. Children are happy and have secure attachments with her. The childminder encourages independence from an early age. For instance, children select their own activities and they explore the resources available for them. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to think and respond to questions posed to them. Therefore, sometimes children are not fully supported to learn effectively. n Self-evaluation of the setting is not robust. The childminder does not seek the views of parents and children. Consequently, she is unable to make beneficial changes to her current practice and support her drive for improvement.

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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 opportunities for children to think and respond to questions, allowing time for them to develop a response, thereby supporting children's curiosity and engagement to learn n seek the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation of the setting to make even more beneficial changes and further enhance the quality of learning provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided for the inspection and spoke to one parent. n The inspector completed an observation of the childminder and discussed this with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and can recognise the risks to children. She understands the correct and current procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She accesses regular training to improve professional development, which in turn has a positive impact on children's experiences. The childminder provides a variety of resources for the children to use, allowing them to be independent during play. Timely assessments take place and the childminder shares all required information with parents. Parents are very positive about the care their children receive and are pleased with the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the basics well and children engage positively with most of the activities on offer. She supports the children in their learning and provides appropriate role modelling strategies during play. For example, she demonstrates different types of movement to support physical development using hula hoops. The childminder builds on children's individual interests, which enables the children to enjoy the activities provided. For example, she encourages babies to feel the texture of water beads, introducing them to new experiences. Additionally, older children use the water beads to improve their understanding of basic mathematics. For instance, they demonstrate how many more water beads are required to make seven. Children have easy access to the garden during the day. There are appropriate resources that support the physical needs of all age ranges in a safe and welcoming environment. Outside, children have a choice of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

resources, such as climbing facilities, water play, large mark making and a relaxing area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a child-friendly environment, in which she supports children to discover and extend their individuality. She is a good role model for children. The childminder makes good use of frequent praise to support children's confidence and self- esteem. She regularly reminds children of her simple rules and boundaries, and all children display good behaviour. Children settle well, and the childminder supports their emotional well-being very well. Care routines meet the children's individual needs. The childminder provides healthy meals and encourages children to take part in good hand hygiene practices. She encourages children to make healthy choices and they enjoy growing fruit and vegetables in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder clearly understands the needs of the individual children. She uses this knowledge to ensure that all children make good progress. Children are confident communicators and keenly recall past experiences and express their thoughts. Children acquire good mathematics and literacy skills. For instance, they make marks, drawing and colouring using pencils, pens and crayons. They concentrate well on the task in hand and are curious to discover more. Children are enhancing skills that benefit them to be ready for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303382 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10060324 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives with her adult son in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 8am to 6pm on Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two- and three-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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