Childminder in Halton

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 16 June 2016

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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 The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Younger children separate easily from their parents and show a close and strong bond with the childminder. For example, they confidently reach out to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance, especially when feeling tired or upset during the day. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder is flexible with parents to accommodate their child's individual needs. She communicates effectively to ensure that parents receive daily information about their child's day. This helps parents to support their child's learning at home. n Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model and demonstrates consistency when teaching children about house rules. Children understand to place their shoes and bags in their basket next to the door. They know to treat toys and equipment with respect and to put them away after playing with them.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides an interesting and motivating environment for children. This allows children to initiate and develop their own ideas in their play. n The childminder gathers good information about children's learning and development. However, she does not consistently make the best use of this information when planning activities and experiences to help children reach their next step in learning. n The childminder does not give enough consideration to her professional development. Although mandatory training is up to date, she does not consider ways to further develop her early years knowledge, teaching and skills.

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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 make better use of observations and assessments to ensure that the planning of activities is more sharply focussed on children's next steps in learning n explore ways to engage in professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on further developing knowledge and skills and raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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. She jointly evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children present. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge about what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Risk assessments carried out by the childminder are robust. Any identified hazards are minimised and addressed to ensure that children remain safe and secure. For example, equipment is very well maintained and is age appropriate for the children. Partnerships with other early years settings that the children attend are good. The childminder ensures that she has links with local schools and she helps children develop the skills they will need for their future learning. Parental questionnaires are completed regularly. These show that parents are very happy with the care their children receive. A parent states that their child loves to come to the setting and is excited about the variety of resources the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very well with children. She sits on the floor and provides lots of eye contact. She is enthusiastic as she motivates children's learning through play. The childminder plans activities that excite and interest the children. Children explore the life cycle of a butterfly as they watch caterpillars grow and change. This activity helps bring to life a favourite story that children are interested in. The childminder is skilful at developing children's communication and language skills. Open-ended questions give children the opportunity to think about their individual responses. In addition, the childminder introduces new words such as 'chrysalis' as she describes what is happening.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good communication with parents from the outset ensures that the childminder is able to care for children's individual needs very well. Children show that they are content. The childminder points out the word 'happy' on a child's T-shirt. This brings a smile to the child's face, as they say, 'Yes I am' before giving the childminder a hug. The childminder uses daily routines, such as mealtimes, as an opportunity to encourage independence. Children decide on what to eat for breakfast from a choice of cereals or toast. They make their own selection from the place mats and position these on the table, and also decide which bib to wear. Physical development is well promoted. Children have daily opportunities to spend time outdoors. They enjoy using the local parks as well as the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Young children are developing mathematical language through their play. They count their steps as they move around the house and they talk about their favourite colours as they paint. Children's imagination is promoted well through pretend play. They make 'meals' in the play kitchen and hand these out to the childminder and visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436698 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10074975 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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