Childminder in Halton

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n Since the previous inspection, there have been changes to the way the childminder operates. She is currently taking a break from caring for young children. Measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the childminder operating on a smaller scale and working with her co-childminder less frequently. This meant she could focus on meeting the individual needs of fewer children, while preventing the spread of infection and keeping everyone safe. n The childminder demonstrates good levels of motivation which help her to maintain her knowledge and skills. Since the previous inspection, she has refreshed her training in first aid and safeguarding. She has enhanced this with training in supporting children's well-being and development. This means that she remains up to date with current guidance, ready for when she returns to early years childcare. n Partnerships and communication with parents are important to the childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

She intends to make continued use of an online system, which helps to promote two-way communication between herself and children's parents. She will use this to establish information right from the start, to ensure that all children feel happy, settled and included in her care. The childminder also plans to use the information shared, to help her provide activities that respond to children's interests and specific learning needs. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the curriculum and how children learn. For example, she recognises the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. She intends to make routine use of books and singing to introduce children to new words and to help widen their vocabulary. The childminder demonstrates awareness of how to help children develop positive attitudes to learning. Since the previous inspection, she has reflected on ways to encourage children to think and make choices

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This provision meets requirements

independently. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She uses safety gates and cupboard catches as ways to help her ensure her home is a safe place to play. She understands potential indicators of abuse and is able to implement local reporting procedures. The childminder understands her procedures for promoting children's health and well-being, such as for administering medicine and responding to accidents.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489885 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10125309 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She sometimes works alongside a co-childminder.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises, including the back garden. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnership with parents and others.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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Inspection activities

23 August 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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