Childminder in Halton

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming, safe and secure environment. They behave well because they are happy and receive clear messages of what is expected of them. Through discussion, alongside clear routines and boundaries, the children begin to understand the impact of their actions and how to make good choices. Children learn to use good manners in their everyday interactions. For instance, they politely say 'thank you' spontaneously during conversations and after receiving a basket of fruit. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They are enthusiastic and motivated, eagerly inviting visitors to join in their play. This helps demonstrate that children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They are good at recalling favourite stories, for instance about the giant with 'dirty clothes'. The childminder plays with children down at their eye level. This helps children to become engaged in the activities and experiences on offer. Children enjoy being 'cashier' as they play in the role-play shop. They engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder. The childminder makes good use of these experiences to extend children's communication and language skills. For instance, she introduces words such as 'crab' and reminds them to wait for their change.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a flexible childcare service that meets the differing needs of children and their families. She liaises with parents to establish information about children so that she can meet their needs from the start. The childminder is patient and nurturing and this promotes a calm atmosphere in which children quickly feel comfortable. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses observations and assessments of children's learning to plan activities that support them to build on their existing skills. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder is experienced. Overall, she reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision effectively. She listens to feedback from parents and children to help her with this process. The childminder undertakes mandatory training, such as first aid, and reads relevant research articles to support her practice. However, she acknowledges that she

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need to do better?

does not make the most effective use of professional development opportunities, to further enhance the quality of teaching. n The childminder plans lots of outings and visits into the community. Children talk about their love of the library and read their favourite books from the visit. They demonstrate their early reading skills as they select books and carefully turn the pages. Children narrate excitedly and recall their favourite parts of the story. Children are questioned well to encourage them to think, speak and recall past

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need to do better?

16 January 2020 experiences. For example, children discuss their visit to the park in cold weather. n The children have good opportunities and experiences to enhance their creativity, for example through regular arts and crafts. However, the childminder does not always plan sharply enough during group craft activities to ensure older children are sufficiently challenged. Younger children do not always have extended opportunities to be creative and explore with a wider range of resources. n The childminder has established effective relationships with parents. She shares information with them daily about the activities their children have been doing and the progress they are making. Furthermore, she offers advice and guidance on how parents can support their children's learning and behaviour at home. Parents and carers are complimentary about the care and learning the childminder provides. They comment on the interesting places the children visit

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need to do better?

with the childminder. n Children gain a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps children understand why they need to wash their hands after using the potty. Children learn about walking and running safely on a park visit, and about tidying away their toys to make a safe space to play. n The childminder weaves early mathematical concepts into everyday activities. Children learn to count in order and develop an understanding of 'more' as they work together building roads with bricks or when slotting wooden shapes correctly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant and supervises children well. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated through regular training. The childminder is also familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as extremist views and behaviours. She carries out risk assessments on her home and on outings to ensure that children are kept safe. The childminder's home is secure and well maintained.

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should:

n build on the programme for professional development so that it includes a varied range of training in order to further enhance the quality of teaching and broaden skills n challenge children even further to represent and develop their own ideas in art and craft activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330993 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10133282 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 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Widnes, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed how the childminder organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day. Parents' views were taken account of from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2020 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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Inspection activities

16 January 2020 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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