Childminder 303428

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She is kind and nurturing, which helps children to form close bonds and meaningful attachments. The childminder has a flexible approach to settling-in sessions and gathers relevant information about children before they start. This enables her to provide a range of opportunities that follow children's interests and ensure children's needs are met from the outset. Children are motivated to explore and benefit from self-selecting toys and games from a wide range of resources. Children enjoy watching lights and listening to sounds as they push buttons and twist levers on their favourite toys.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and have positive attitudes. They understand how to behave and what is expected of them. Children grow in confidence and learn to manage some risks for themselves. For example, they climb the steps of a slide and wait for gentle reassurance from the childminder who is close by before they go down. Children enjoy learning about their local community and the world around them. They benefit from many opportunities to attend local playgroups. This helps to develop children's confidence and good social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's good health and well-being. She prepares home-cooked meals that are nutritionally balanced, and encourages daily physical exercise. Children have access to a well-equipped outdoor space, where they are able to play, run, jump and climb. This further promotes children's good physical development. n The childminder is reflective. She actively seeks the views of parents and families. The information she gathers is then used to improve her practice and identify areas for improvement. n Parents praise the high levels of care, flexibility and learning opportunities the childminder provides. They value the effective two-way flow of information she shares. n The qualified childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to plan a broad range of activities that reflect children's interests and individual needs. n The childminder promotes early literacy skills and makes time to read stories and

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need to do better?

sing songs with children each day. Children enjoy their time at a music session each week and repeat the songs and rhymes they have learned. n The childminder makes regular assessments of the children and uses this information to identify what children need to learn next. Where children are not developing at expected rates, the childminder knows where to go to for support and guidance to ensure positive outcomes for all children. n The childminder values the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. She conducts online research and undertakes training to help to further develop

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25 September 2019 her skills and to gain fresh ideas for the benefit of the children she cares for. The childminder meets regularly with a group of childminders to share information and exchange ideas to help to support each other to keep updated and to continually improve their practice. n The childminder is attuned to the needs of the children. She recognises when they are tired and hungry, and meets these needs sensitively. Children develop valuable independence skills, for example, as they learn to manage their own care needs and are encouraged to make choices. n The childminder promotes early language skills through meaningful play. However, sometimes, she uses language that is too complex for children's level of speech and understanding. n The childminder follows children's interests when planning activities. However, occasionally, she does not take into account children's stage of development and

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need to do better?

what they need to learn next. As a result, the activities do not always meet the needs of the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and wider safeguarding issues. She is confident of the actions she would take to identify a child in need of help. She is aware of the relevant agencies to contact for guidance should she have concerns. The childminder attends child protection training and is aware of the correct procedure to follow should there be an allegation against herself or a member of her household. The childminder regularly risk assesses her premises and takes action to ensure children are safe while in her care.

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should:

n use appropriate levels of language to enhance support for children's early speech development n ensure that activities planned for children consistently provide appropriate levels of challenge to help them build on their existing skills and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303428 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10063145 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and carried out an observation of teaching with the childminder. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and the children. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household, safeguarding policies, training certificates and children's learning journeys. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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25 September 2019 25 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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