Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 March 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 Since the previous inspection, the childminder has worked extremely hard with support from her local authority adviser to bring about significant improvements. She has successfully addressed all previous actions. For example, she has completed a professional development programme to enhance her knowledge of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder's home is well resourced with a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment that meet children's individual needs and interests. The environment supports children's play and learning effectively. For example, children can freely access resources and have constant access to the outdoor environment. n Partnerships with parents are strong. There is a well-established two-way flow of communication where both the childminder and parents share information about the children. For example, parents contribute to their child's progress report when they

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This provision is good

reach two years of age and this assessment is then shared with other professionals. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. For example, she has established links with local schools to exchange information about children to ensure a smooth transition to school. n Children develop a close bond with the childminder. She is very warm and nurturing to the children and always on hand to offer praise and encouragement. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are thriving in this caring environment. n The childminder does not always reflect on her practice and the quality of her activities with children in order to raise the standard of teaching to the highest level. n Information gathered from observations is not used effectively enough to plan for children's further learning and development.

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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 look at further ways to become more self-reflective and improve the quality of teaching to the highest level n use the information from observations more effectively to plan for children's individual needs and support more rapid progress in their future learning.

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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 indoors and outdoors. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's development records and discussed how the childminder shares information with parents. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and checked the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She is able to identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns that she may have. The childminder has increased her knowledge of child development through relevant training. This has supported her to make early identification of any gaps in children's development and learning and review children's progress. This improvement has increased the childminder's confidence and overall practice. Parents are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the level of care she provides in the home-from-home environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The experienced childminder talks to children as they play, and extends their communication and language skills well by introducing new vocabulary and using repetition to reinforce learning. Children enjoy painting outside, mixing the colours and recognising different shades. The childminder gives them plenty of time to think and explore as they play with stacking dolls to develop their critical thinking about size and shape. Children are clearly confident to explore and investigate their surroundings. They use numbers within their play and routines, such as counting toys and singing rhymes. This supports their early mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children at local playgroups. Children learn to gain confidence and develop good social skills. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world. The childminder successfully promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy, nutritious meals and ample opportunities to play in the garden and develop their physical skills. Children enjoy getting involved with daily tasks and helping the childminder. For example, children help to clean the tables after messy activities and enjoy cutting up their bananas for snack time. The childminder is a positive role model and the children quickly learn the rules of the setting. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and comfortable in the childminder's home. They make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. As a result, children show increased independence and confidence. Children take themselves to the toilet and put on their sun cream and sun hats before playing outside. They choose their own toys and demonstrate good concentration skills. Children are well prepared to take the next steps in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417201 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10101164 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Widnes. She operates each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family 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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