Briggs, Samantha Sarah

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They happily make choices and communicate their needs clearly, such as when they are tired or in need of a cuddle. Children behave well and learn to consider the needs of others. For example, during activities they wait patiently for their turn and share resources. The childminder has considered how the recent COVID-19 pandemic may have affected children's confidence and resilience. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement to help motivate them and support their self-esteem.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children have good opportunities to develop their language skills. For example, they take part in daily song and rhyme sessions and listen to a range of different stories. Children confidently select their favourite books and talk about the characters. They identify what nursery rhymes they would like to sing by selecting puppets from the rhyme bag and join in enthusiastically.

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop their physical skills and have opportunities to engage in exercise. For example, they model with play dough and use a range of small tools to create shapes and patterns. Children dance and explore different ways to move their bodies. They go on regular trips to the local parks to learn to use climbing equipment safely and explore the changing seasons in the nearby forest. This helps to support children's understanding of nature and the local community.

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need to do better?

n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has been unable to access any first-aid training; this means that she does not currently hold a valid certificate. However, despite these challenges, the childminder has taken appropriate action to address this. She is now booked onto an upcoming paediatric first-aid course in the near future. n The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She plans a range of activities that help to build on children's existing knowledge and skills. For example, she provides plenty of opportunities for imaginative play and encourages children to consider and talk about their own experiences. n Overall, the childminder supports children's developing language skills well. However, the childminder does not always successfully extend children's vocabulary. For example, while reading stories the childminder does not always provide opportunities to discuss the meaning of new and unfamiliar words to

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need to do better?

further develop children's understanding. n The childminder supports children to develop confidence and independence. For example, children are encouraged to assist with daily routines and have a go at doing things for themselves, including dressing for outdoors. n The childminder encourages children to attend a number of settling-in visits

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need to do better?

2 December 2021 before starting. She uses this as an opportunity to get to know children and their families. She collects good quality information from parent's about children's needs and stages of development. This supports children to settle quickly when they first start. n The childminder has high expectations for children. She uses her knowledge of child development to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. When necessary, she seeks the involvement of other professionals to help support children's next steps in learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies improvements she would like to make. She completes training and research online to help enhance her own knowledge and skills further. For example, she has recently completed positive behaviour training and has used the information gained to share strategies with parents. n The childminder talks to children about healthy foods and why it is important to

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need to do better?

wash your hands before eating. This helps to support children's understanding of health and hygiene.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect children. She displays a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme behaviour. She attends regular safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. The childminder has a set of comprehensive procedures in place to support her practice, including accidents and medications. She reviews her policies and shares relevant updates with parents. The childminder completes regular risk assessments on her home and fire safety drills with children. This helps to identify and minimise any risks posed to children. She discusses with children how to stay safe when out and about in the local area.

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Due date

ensure a valid first-aid certificate is held at all times. 24/01/2022

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should:

n extend children's vocabulary skills further during activities and discussions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559932 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10190736 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2018 and lives in Saighton, Chester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained her curriculum and showed the inspector around the areas where children play and access the resources. n The inspector listened to children and took account of the views of parents from their written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the childminder's suitability, qualifications and insurance.

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Inspection activities

2 December 2021 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

2 December 2021 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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