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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed by this very experienced childminder, who is committed to providing childhood experiences that build on their learning and help them to make new friendships. The childminder is calm, kind and caring. She gives high priority to children's personal, social and emotional well-being. Children have strong bonds with the childminder who is highly skilled and sensitive in helping them to form secure relationships with her and their peers. Her nurturing and calm nature helps them feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The setting has a strong curriculum that is based on the children's needs and interests. Children are happy, confident and ready to learn. They show high levels of excitement and self-esteem while playing. The children follow instructions very well and use their prior knowledge and understanding to think critically. For example, children work together to build the road for the toy diggers and take turns fitting the pieces together. This supports children to learn to play cooperatively as they develop an understanding of their own needs and the needs of others. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to share, take turns, respect one another and play together well. She gives clear guidance about how she expects them to behave and reinforces positive behaviour with praise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully extends children's communication and language development. She uses a wide vocabulary and ensures that children understand any new words. For example, she encourages children to test out which fruits 'float' or 'sink'. The childminder expertly supports children to take turns in conversation and listen to their peers. As a result of these high-quality opportunities, children develop as confident and interested communicators. n Children have various opportunities to develop their physical skills. Outdoors, they confidently lift the large road planks and build walls with foam bricks, developing their large-muscle skills . At snack time, children show their developing coordination and small-muscle skills as they peel and chop fruit. This supports physical development and prepares children well for their future learning. n Children's independence is encouraged as they attempt to do things for

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themselves and helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides younger children with opportunities to feed themselves at snack time and talks to children about the importance of eating a healthy diet. However, on occasions, routines do not consistently enable children to participate and develop their independence further. For example, when putting on their own coats and wellington boots, the childminder intervenes too quickly.

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7 November 2024 n The children learn to manage their own self-care. They wash their hands regularly. The childminder follows strict hygiene processes. Children are aware of their own physical needs, such as going to the bathroom. Children learn about oral health. They all have their own toothbrush and brush their teeth regularly throughout the day. n The daily routines are well organised and promote children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children have daily opportunities for outdoor walks in the community. They benefit from a wide range of different outdoor experiences. For example, they go pumpkin picking and go to the farm to feed the animals. Children have lots of opportunities to gain knowledge of the wider world and the natural environments. n A strength is that the childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of her. They say she is a kind, caring, compassionate

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childminder who is warm and friendly, supporting children to develop well and make good progress. She provides daily photos and discussions to update them on their children's learning and development. The childminder offers advice and support for parents with things, such as potty training. This helps parents to continue to support and extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder is passionate in her role. She obtains information on children's interests and gains views of parents to help her to continue to improve and enhance her provision. She links with local advisers to keep up with changes to guidance. The childminder also reflects and evaluates her practice regularly and has clear plans for training. This is targeted on areas that support the children in her care and raises her teaching further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n encourage younger children to do things by themselves to support their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390536 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10355178 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 2 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 November 2024 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

7 November 2024 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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