Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date 16 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has developed an effective partnership with the local authority adviser and accesses a range of professional development. This helps her to extend her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say that the childminder keeps them informed of their child's progress and shares ideas with them so that they can support their child's learning further at home. n The childminder uses self-evaluation processes to identify ways to further raise the quality of the provision. She regularly seeks, and acts upon, the feedback of children and parents. n Children's sensory play and exploration is well promoted. The childminder encourages children to explore new materials and discusses texture to foster children's curiosity. n The childminder is very calm, caring and kind. She knows children well. For example,

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This provision is good

she senses when they are tired or upset. Children form a strong bond with the childminder and feel secure. n The childminder uses her observations to help her know what children need to learn next. However, she does not gather enough information from parents about what children can already do when they first start. n The childminder has not fully considered alternative ways to expand vocabulary to develop younger children's early communication 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 strengthen the assessments of children's attainment, to create an accurate baseline of what children know and can do when they first start n extend opportunities for children to develop early language and communication skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views along with written testimonial and questionnaires. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how the childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has a clear understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding. She accesses training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder takes all the necessary steps to make sure children are kept safe in her home and on trips within the community. She regularly reviews her policies, procedures and risk assessments. The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She meets with other childminders, which enables her to share best practice and hold professional discussions with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good variety of activities and experiences to enhance children's development. She skilfully promotes children's learning and development in all areas through play. For example, the childminder plans a variety of challenging and exciting experiences to support children's next steps in their learning. The childminder uses a variety of ways to support children's literacy skills. For instance, older children relish opportunities to explore books and find out about new and exciting words such as 'gargantuan'. This helps to extend their vocabulary and understanding. The childminder knows the children well and swiftly adapts planned activities to cater for each child's level of understanding, abilities and ways of learning. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she introduces size, quantity and positional language to activities to extend children's thinking as children explore

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and demonstrate they feel secure in her care. She reassures children when they are unsure of visitors to her home, such as the inspector. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to learn about the wider community and experiences beyond their own. For example, children benefit from regular visits to parks and opportunities to mix with larger groups of children at playgroups. Children learn about the natural world and develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes the good health of children. For instance, children learn to wipe their noses, and the childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are content, happy and confident. They concentrate for sustained periods of time and develop positive attitudes towards learning. Children show a keen interest in listening to stories and delight as they review photographs and recall key experiences. They are working within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing many of the skills needed to aid their future learning and eventual move to school. For example, children learn to tidy away toys when they have finished activities and learn to understand the key times of the daily routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543351 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10090399 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in St Helens, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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