Childminder in St Helens

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind and nurturing in her approach. Children are clearly happy and feel safe. They enjoy exploring and learning at the welcoming setting. When playing independently, children select what they would like to play with and spend a long time concentrating on their chosen tasks. For example, children enjoy role play and work collaboratively to play 'dentists'. They show their knowledge of oral health and use new vocabulary, such as 'cavities' and 'disclosing tablets' as they play. They receive praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps children to feel valued and secure.

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The provision is good

Children understand what the childminder expects of them. There are rules in place to help them to learn right from wrong. Children use their manners and show kindness and respect for one another. They learn to share and take turns. Children happily help to put tables away after lunch. They brush the floor eagerly and use a dustpan and brush. Following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the childminder has been supporting children's communication and language development by introducing new words. As a result, children are confident to communicate around the inspector. They share their ideas and engage in conversations.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder provides children with a curriculum that follows their interests. This helps children to feel motivated to learn. However, at times, assessment is not used effectively to identify what children need to learn next. Occasionally, the childminder plans learning that is not based on what children already know. This means that children do not always learn skills in the right order. n Children show great independence. They attend to their own care needs. Children show great pride as they independently set the table for lunch and serve their own food. The childminder enables children to express their preferences as she offers options. Children explain that they all like different foods. As a result, children feel secure and confident as they learn about what makes them unique. n Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder talks to children as they play and asks questions

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need to do better?

that provoke lively discussions. She uses the correct pronunciation of words and introduces new words. Children listen to a range of stories, songs and rhymes. They hear different language structures in use. This helps children to become confident communicators. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical health. They visit local parks and playgrounds to explore, climb and run in open spaces. Children develop their strength and stamina as they excitedly ride bikes

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7 July 2022 in the outdoor area. However, the childminder does not always help children to understand how to manage risks in their play. Consequently, children do not always ride bikes safely. n Children learn to respect those who help them. The childminder arranges for community police officers to visit the setting. Children learn how to call the emergency services if they should need to. The police talk to children about how having rules helps to keep everybody safe. As a result, children learn how to be positive members of the community. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder. They state how their children are extremely happy to attend. Parents love the photos that the childminder shares each day. The childminder also provides ideas of activities to complete at home. This partnership working has a positive impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder works closely with a network of local childminders to share

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ideas and improve practice. Children join up with larger groups of different children to interact with. Together, they have great fun as they visit nature trails, build dens and participate in sports days. These experiences enable children to develop their social skills and create meaningful friendships.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow and the appropriate people to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder has completed comprehensive training to support her role as designated safeguarding lead and ensures that her knowledge remains up to date. The playroom, used for childminding purposes, is extremely well organised and is a safe environment for children to play in and explore.

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should:

n enhance children's next steps in learning to make sure that they are precise and build on what children already know and can do n support children to identify and safely manage risks during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558874 Local authority St Helens Inspection number 10190236 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Newton Le Willows. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a range of documentation, on request.

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Inspection activities

7 July 2022 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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7 July 2022 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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