Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 1 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 creates effective partnerships with a range of professionals. This is continually improving her knowledge of how to support children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder reflects on her own practice and makes changes that benefit children. She extends learning opportunities by sending activities home for children to complete with their parents. n The childminder displays a good understanding of children's individual needs and stages of development. She regularly observes children and reviews their progress. n Teaching is of a high quality. The childminder holds a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She skilfully models new vocabulary and encourages children to use newly learned words in their play. n Children behave well and show high levels of concentration. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She has high expectations and children respond

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This provision is good

positively to the clear routines and boundaries set. n Parents praise the childminder and are thankful for good communication links with home. They are happy with the progress their children are making, especially with their language and social development. n The childminder's garden has been completely revamped and adapted to ensure that all children are able to access this. n Children are well settled. However, information about children is not always gathered swiftly enough to further support the settling-in process.

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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 gather more information about children when they first start to help to support the settling-in process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She reviewed children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at and took account of parents' written feedback. n The inspector completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what constitutes a safeguarding concern and the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. Self- evaluation includes the views of parents and children. The childminder has recently changed the children's assessment files to make them user-friendly, as requested by parents. She is committed to enhancing her professional development and actively accesses online training to keep up to date with new initiatives. The childminder has recently completed training to support children with their speech and language development. This helps her to meet the needs of the children she is caring for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident to express their ideas and make choices about what they want to play with to lead their own learning. The childminder knows the children well and observes them effectively as they play. This helps her to plan for their next steps. Children quickly become immersed in the childminder's planned activities. For example, during the inspection, children enjoy catching numbered magnetic fish with fishing rods and match them to the correct numeral. The childminder promotes mathematical skills by encouraging children to count out groups of fruit while they help her retell a story. Children are confident communicators and they work together to explain how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. There is a strong focus on developing children's language skills by singing songs, reading books and encouraging communication with their peers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating learning environment with a large range of accessible resources. Children enjoy looking at the colourful displays on the wall. Younger children identify body parts and communicate what they are called. Older children identify shapes and numbers within the environment. Children are good listeners and have formed positive relationships with the childminder. Children go on outings to local attractions, such as woodland walks, farms, the safari park and soft-play areas. This helps children learn about the wider world. Children respond positively to the childminder's instructions, encouragement and praise. The childminder knows when children are tired, hungry or unwell, and responds appropriately to ensure their individual needs are met. Children enjoy their social mealtimes and they develop a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their starting points. Children play well together and have made positive relationships with their peers. They celebrate each other's differences, share equipment and show respect to others. Children develop the key skills needed for their next steps in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216563 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10109667 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 1pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants.

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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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