Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children and babies learn through play. Detailed information about their individual needs obtained prior to care commencing enables her to plan and provide a range of activities and experiences, which helps them to make progress.  Children are very relaxed in the care of the childminder and well occupied from the moment they arrive at her home. The setting is welcoming to all and areas used inside and outside are set out with a wealth of age-appropriate play equipment, to enable children to self-select their own toys and activities, thus, promoting their independence.  Effective partnerships are in place with parents and others, who are also involved in the children's learning and development. The childminder ensures that she is introduced to the teachers of children attending the local school. Parental consent enables a two-way

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This provision is good

flow of information regarding their achievements and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Planned activities have not always addressed the needs and abilities of other children or people.  The self-evaluation process is in its early stages and does not yet include the views of the parents or the children.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of the one parent, who was present on the day of the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and adult child in Kirkby, Liverpool. All of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childcare. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from school. She also to takes them to toddler groups.

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Information about the setting

This provision is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays all year round, apart from public holidays and her personal holidays.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to Level 4 in Childcare, Learning and Development. She receives support from the local authority. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and local childminding network.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase the opportunities for children to develop a greater understanding of the needs and abilities of others through planned activities.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further the self-evaluation process and seek out the views of the parents and where practical of the children attending.

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who attend

The areas of the home, which are used for childminding are all on the ground floor. They are well organised and welcoming to all, with some excellent resources available for both indoor and outdoor play, which are set out prior to children's arrival. Alternative resources are available throughout the day as and when necessary or requested by the children. Toys and resources are developmentally appropriate and effectively organised to promote children's independence, as some of the older children are able to go and self-select the ones they wish to play with. For the babies, the childminder has a good understanding of what resources they want and like to play with and she sits with them on the floor, as they explore the contents of the different treasure baskets and boxes together. All children and babies respond well to her interaction because having completed a simple Makaton course, she is able to introduce some signs and gestures into their conversation. This

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who attend

helps them to understand the meaning of words and actions and to develop their speech and language development.

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who attend

The childminder ensures that there is a balance of adult- and child-initiated activities throughout the day. The children thoroughly enjoyed playing with 'gloop' and developed an understanding of different textures of the materials, before and after the liquid was added. They were encouraged to feel the dry cornflower and then help with the mixing of this when the water was added. The skilful childminder also helps to develop their sensory skills further as the water had contained orange essence. Having tasted orange the previous day, the childminder was hoping they may recognise the smell of the orange, thus, extending their learning. A second observed activity was child-initiated and related to camping. It started off with the childminder and children having a pretend barbecue. The children than asked the childminder could they have a tent as they wanted to go camping. Finally, the well- resourced activity was enjoyed using the tent, torches, sleeping bags and of course the

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who attend

pretend camp fire. Recently, the children took part in an Olympics style obstacle race and each child participating in this activity was presented with a certificate. All of the above activities, help to promote children's language and sensory skills but also lets them use their physical skills and develop their understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder always obtains information about children's individual needs, including any known allergies they may have as she plans and prepares her activity programme. Parents complete the 'All about me' document prior to care commencing, which identifies their children's needs and abilities, regarding their personal care and development.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children enjoy a warm and close relationship with the childminder. As a result, they are confident to try out new experiences. For example, they enjoy their walks to the park where they collect leaves and come back and use them in their art and craft work. The very young children enjoy feeling the different shapes of the objects in their treasure baskets and boxes and they love hearing the sound that the musical instruments make when they are shaken or rattled. Children access many toys that reflect the differing needs of others, but there are few planned activities in her programme to further their development in this area. For example, there are seasonal activities planned for the next few months but no cultural ones.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder uses music and action rhymes to encourage children's movement. A well- resourced garden and outdoor play area encourages children to participate in a wide range of activities and wet suits and wellingtons ensure that this area can be accessed at anytime. Children's outdoor learning is promoted here as the childminder and children have planted sunflowers, although, these were not very successful. Undeterred, the childminder and children plan to try again and plant up some pots with either fruits, vegetables or flowers. Lunch and snack times are enjoyed as the childminder and children enjoy these times together. With a guiding hand and another spoon, the childminder talks to the children about the different foods they are eating and enjoying. The childminder has undertaken training recently in weaning and she is keen to share her knowledge gained with parents. In her hallway is a book about weaning and parents can look at that

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

as they require. The childminder also has an excellent range of books, all of which are accessible to the children as they are stored at low-level in baskets in each of the different play areas. The selection of books includes stories relating to the many different situations that children may face in their lives. Providing access to such resources enables them to become familiar with the differing needs of other people and children. Access to technological resources, such as programmable toys and a computer for age-appropriate games, ensure that children are developing skills in this area of their learning.

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provision

The childminder is very experienced in caring for children in the early years age range. She has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and her cohesive safeguarding policy and procedures ensures that parents are aware of her responsibility to protect children. She maintains risk assessments, which cover all aspects of the environment and her care, including when she and the children are off the premises. Safety equipment is in place to minimise hazards and daily checks ensure that the premises are safe when the children arrive. An evacuation plan has been devised and fire drills are practised and recorded, thus, ensuring that children become familiar with the procedures to follow in the event of a fire or any emergency. The childminder has comprehensive written policies in place, which ensure the safe management of the setting. She is well qualified and has undertaken mandatory and additional training relating to caring for children in the early

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provision

years age range and when working with parents. She is also keen to attend additional training that will help her to develop further her childminding career.

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provision

The childminder provides an inclusive environment where children can access resources and activities with no gender bias. The childminder has to use self-evaluation to develop her provision but this is in the early stages and has not included the views of parents or children. The childminder works in good partnership with parents and other providers, who may provide care for the children at some time during the week. For example, children may be collected from school by the childminder, who then cares for them until they are collected later. The childminder ensures that she is introduced to the appropriate teaching staff and obtains consent from the parents for information to be shared with her about the care of their child.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443467 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 785120 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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