Dunne, Louise Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24/06/2014 01/03/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 Children enjoy good relationships with the childminder and with each other because she supports their self-esteem and behaviour skills well. They are confident, settled and happy in her care.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well by following children's interests and talking to them about activities they are engaged in.  The childminder understands how to protect children from harm and children show in their behaviour that they feel safe and secure with her.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and other professionals. This ensures children's care and learning is well supported.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always use mealtimes to enhance children's independence skills.  The childminder does not always include explanations of the reason for hand washing and sun cream application, so that children gain a broader understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 in the playroom and the outside learning environment.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the setting's own parent survey.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 and four years. The family live in the Litherland area of Liverpool and her husband and mother are registered as her assistants. The whole of the ground floor, including the bathroom, playroom, conservatory and lounge, is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden at the rear of the house, which is used for outdoor play. The childminder has a pet dog and lizard. There are 16 children on roll, of whom 11 are in the early years age range and attend for various sessions. The childminder walks to local schools and places of interest. She is also a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and she has a degree in Education and Professional Development.

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

 embed the already strong focus on developing children's independence, for example, by giving them opportunities to help prepare their own food and pour their own drinks

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

 improve practice further by including explanations of hand washing and the application of sun cream, so that children gain a greater understanding practices to underpin their good health.

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who attend

Children are happy and play well together in this warm and friendly setting. They make good progress because the quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans activities taking into account children's stages of development, abilities and interests. A mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities ensure children remain interested and motivated to learn. Children are able to access a wide variety of resources and activities, which helps them to become independent learners. The childminder encourages children to talk together and gets down to children's eye level while they are playing and eating their snack. She extends their vocabulary and understanding of their world as they search for bugs outdoors. For example, children spontaneously sing a song about a butterfly as they talk about the bug hotel. Children are

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who attend

offered physical challenges as they develop confidence negotiating the steps to the playhouse and jump on the trampoline. They gain confidence in their physical skills as they move joyously to music and join in exercises, using all of their bodies to skip, turn around, jump and stop. Children follow the childminder's instructions, for example, to move low, like a frog. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. This is because the childminder displays colourful posters and print throughout the setting and successfully implements initiatives, such as a phonics programme. For example, the childminder talks about the different sounds children make with their wooden spoons around the garden, as they bang different objects, including pans and utensils strung from a tree. Consequently, children also develop good listening skills.

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who attend

The childminder uses open-ended questions to check children's understanding and encourage their thinking skills. For example, during an information and communication technology activity, the childminder asks children to find the different volume and games. Children respond by pressing the relevant buttons, with delight. The childminder knows when to leave children to explore and play independently and when to offer support, without interrupting their learning. Children are not rushed and they are given time to carry out their own ideas and return to activities if they wish. Consequently, children happily tidy away resources, knowing they can revisit them later.

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who attend

The childminder encourages parents to share information on children's development and learning. When children start in her care, she talks to parents and asks them to complete an 'early years passport' to establish children's abilities and interests. As a result, she is able to plan for children's learning from their first day at the setting. Parents comment in the childminder's own questionnaires that they are very happy with the communication methods used and the information, which is shared with them. This means that parents know what children are doing in the childminder's care and can, therefore, extend their learning at home. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to ensure that any need for early intervention can be identified.

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

Children are happy and contented. They settle easily into this warm, welcoming and child- friendly environment. Parents speak highly of their experience of the settling-in process. This is because the childminder helps children to join the setting through individually tailored strategies, to meet their individual needs and their parents' requirements. The childminder provides a very flexible service for parents and works closely with them at all times. Children develop a close bond with the childminder and the assistants. Information about each child is gathered by the childminder prior to them starting with her. This includes all the required business arrangements, parental consents and the personal care and welfare information about each child. A record is made of children's interests and their achievements using an 'early years passport'. Throughout the children's time at the setting, information is shared using a computer system where parents can also contribute

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

to their children's progress. Children's behaviour is good as the childminder sets clear boundaries and rewards positive behaviour with praise and stickers, which they respond very well to. Children are emotionally secure and confident in their surroundings. They are self-motivated to explore and investigate their environment. Children show they are familiar with the routines of the day as they wash their hands before meals and snacks and they wait patiently as sun cream is applied. However, the childminder does not explain the purpose of these routines to help children to develop a better understanding of self-care and keeping safe.

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

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by providing healthy, homemade food as well as daily access to regular fresh air and exercise. She encourages children to learn to do things for themselves and is close at hand to offer support if needed. For example, children tidy away their activities after use and return their plates after snack time. Care routines are managed sensitively and children are encouraged to be independent when using the toilet. Children's contribution to their own care helps to develop their self-esteem and prepares them well for when they move onto school. However, children are not involved in the preparation of their snack or meals to further extend their independence. Good procedures are in place to record information on children's allergies or cultural preferences, as well as accidents and medication. The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate to ensure that she deals with accidents appropriately. Therefore, the well-being

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

of children is being supported successfully.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has effective, clear and well-written policies in place to support the safety and well-being of the children in her care. The childminder makes her policies and procedures available to parents in the setting, in the form of the computer system and hard copies are also available upon request. The childminder has attended a number of training events since her last inspection. These have led to an increased knowledge and understanding of how to precisely assess the progress children are making in her care. As a result, she accurately matches her planning to their individual learning styles and their development needs. The childminder monitors the quality of the assistants' teaching skills and quickly identifies weaknesses and ways to ensure a consistent approach is used by all the adults to support children's learning and

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provision

The childminder and assistants are able to confidently describe how to deal with safeguarding concerns and all the adults in the setting have undergone the required suitability checks. The childminder's setting is safe, secure and hygienic for children to use and written risk assessments are in place and regularly reviewed. Children take part in fire drills and they learn to keep themselves safe, as they become familiar with the evacuation procedure. Statutory requirements are also followed regarding working with assistants and all permissions from parents are in place and signed.

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provision

The childminder has well-organised, accessible documentation. Records show that attendance registers are up to date and the childminder records accidents, incidents and the administration of medication. The childminder manages risks to children's safety and supervises them closely to keep them safe. Child records and contracts show information on children's individual needs, such as who has parental responsibility for the child. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is a good role model and she is enthusiastic and motivated to provide a high level of care for children. She records children's development and their progress through observations and planning. The childminder provides activities that support children to move onto the next stage of their development and shares this information with parents, supporting their home learning. The childminder has completed

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provision

a childcare qualification at level 6 and she has identified further training to enhance her skills and knowledge for herself and her assistants. This contributes to her secure knowledge and skills. The childminder evaluates and reflects on the service that she provides and she is keen to continue to develop her practice. She takes into account the views of children through observations of their play and of parents' views from questionnaires. The childminder works with the local authority and she gains advice to help her support individual children's needs. The childminder has demonstrated good progress in establishing a strong setting.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY433799 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 870480 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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