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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children display high levels of confidence in this positive and social setting. They arrive with a smile and happily speak to visitors about their experiences. The childminder seeks children's views and praises them for their contributions. As the children make suggestions about the activities they would like to access, the childminder excitedly says, 'what a good idea!'. Children are self-assured and feel safe.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from independently accessing a range of resources. They enjoy exploring the things around them and ask lots of questions about what they see. For example, all the children excitedly gather to look at a branch that has fallen into the water outside. They engage in rich conversation with the childminder about how it could have got there. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good progress and developing a love of learning.

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The provision is good

Children have developed loving bonds with the childminder. They go to her when they are tired or upset and are immediately offered reassuring cuddles. Children enjoy interacting with the childminder and each other. They happily share resources and say, 'I can help you' at tidy-up time. When occasional conflicts do arise, the childminder supports children to resolve this. Children are developing positive relationships and an understanding of the impact that their behaviour has on others.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge and understanding of her legal duties. She now fully understands her responsibilities to meet the local authority planning department restrictions that are placed on her premises. The childminder has reduced the number of children cared for at any one time to ensure that she meets requirements. n Children demonstrate that they are secure in their understanding of early mathematical concepts. Older children confidently count objects with accuracy and talk about the shape and size of the wheels on a tractor. Younger children benefit from hearing mathematical language frequently used by the childminder. They are beginning to use mathematical vocabulary in their play. Children's mathematical development is well supported. n The childminder supports children to become familiar with a wide range of books. She enthusiastically reads stories out loud and engages children by using

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need to do better?

different voices for each character. Children loudly cheer and run over to the comfy cushions as the childminder asks if they would like to read a book. Older children excitedly request their favourite stories. Younger children are

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 mesmerised as they look at the pictures and turn the pages on the books that they have chosen. Children are developing a love of reading. n Children have many opportunities to strengthen the small muscles in their hands. They scoop up chickpeas and pull scarves out of a container. Toddlers carefully balance cars on top of a truck as they push it along the floor. Children's physical skills are developing well. n The childminder knows the children well and builds on their knowledge over time through carefully sequenced activities. She plans experiences linked to children's interests and adapts in the moment to support their developmental needs. When children begin to explore the sounds that they can make with a tube, the childminder shows them a range of musical instruments and discusses the different sounds that they make. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder and state that their children love attending the setting. Parents appreciate the range of experiences that are offered to their children. For example, the childminder takes children horse riding and on outings to the woods or the park. The childminder communicates with parents frequently about their children's next steps in learning. Parents say that their children are making good progress in all areas of their development. n Children's personal needs are supported well. The childminder teaches children to wash their hands before eating and to independently use the toilet. This supports children to become independent in managing their own needs. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's language development well. She asks children questions and exposes them to a range of new and varied vocabulary. However, the childminder does not always focus her language

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need to do better?

precisely on the developmental needs of each child. She does not consistently check the understanding of the youngest children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk of abuse. She ensures that children do not have unsupervised contact with any adults whose suitability has not been checked. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She knows the actions to take if any allegations are made about the conduct of adults towards children.

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should:

n further promote children's language development by consistently checking their understanding and using vocabulary that targets their individual next steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488346 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10248178 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Widnes. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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