Childminder EY248303

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 enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who provides a warm, caring and safe environment. Children demonstrate they are confident in her care. They regularly check in with her for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children know what is expected of them and behave very well. Younger children begin to tackle small tasks and become increasingly independent. They are learning to feed themselves and enjoy taking part in personal hygiene routines at appropriate times of the day. The childminder offers healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit, and reminds children to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her many years of experience to provide a stimulating yet home-from-home environment for the children. There are lots of age-appropriate toys and resources available. This supports children to make their own decisions about what they want to play with. It also contributes to them developing good independence and self-help skills. For example, children confidently lock pieces of track together and enthusiastically drive cars and trains on the track. Children develop the skills they need for their future learning. They listen attentively and respond to familiar stories, rhymes and songs. Children enjoy making up their own play and express their creativity. For example, they pretend to feed the toy dinosaurs pieces of dough.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a curriculum that is organised to promote all areas of learning effectively. When children first start, the childminder liaises closely with parents to find out about their children's interests, preferences and current stage of development. She uses this information alongside her own observations, to support children's learning. n Children regularly enjoy time at the local playgroup where they can socialise in bigger groups. The childminder introduces children to different forms of transport, such as buses and trains, to get to various destinations. This helps to develop children's social and physical skills and their awareness of the wider world around them. n The childminder has a good knowledge of all seven areas of learning. She provides children with motivating activities to interest them in their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to match shapes to corresponding

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need to do better?

spaces to teach them about size and shape. However, she does not consistently provide children with opportunities to extend their interest and skills in mathematics. In particular, to enhance their knowledge of numbers, counting and comparing sizes. n The childminder introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to

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10 February 2020 contribute to conversations. This helps to support the development of their good communication and language skills. n Children have positive attitudes to their play. Promotion of positive behaviour threads seamlessly through the childminder's interactions with children. The childminder uses praise effectively, and sensitively helps children to understand and develop their skills in sharing and taking turns. n Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and the activities they have enjoyed each day through verbal feedback. For example, she shares tips to help parents support their children's speech at home. Parents speak positively about her provision and the care she provides for children. They comment that the childminder is 'extremely warm and caring'. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She works

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need to do better?

effectively in partnerships with other settings children attend. She regularly shares information with them to enhance children's experiences and maintain continuity in their learning. However, she does not use highly focused and targeted methods to help her to identify specific areas for improvement. She does not carefully consider how to enhance her knowledge and skills. n Children are happy, settled and keen to learn. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs, which fosters their security and emotional well-being. For example, younger children happily explore their environment and are reassured that the childminder is nearby. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them to understand how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident about the procedures to keep children safe and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder has recently completed training to update her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. She has a clear safeguarding policy and procedure in place, which she shares with parents to inform them of her responsibility to keep children safe. She maintains a safe home by regularly checking all areas to help reduce the risks to children.

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should:

n improve how activities are planned and organised to further develop children's understanding of early mathematical concepts during their play and in everyday routines n enhance the way in which self-evaluation is used and make more detailed plans for development, to raise the quality of the setting to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248303 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10106272 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Newton-le-Willows, an area of Merseyside. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she 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

10 February 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

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