Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 22 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment, which encourages children to explore confidently, and engage in play and learning activities.  Children are eager and motivated to learn, and make good progress considering their starting points.  Children are kept safe and protected from harm, as the childminder regular undertakes risk assessments in her home and on outings, to ensure that risks are identified and minimised.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding issues and is aware of the procedures to follow, should she have concerns over the safety of a child in her care.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that the children attend, sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her practice. She attends regular training, and takes account of the views of parents and children when

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematical concepts, in their play and everyday activities.  Opportunities to promote and develop children's independence and self-help skills during everyday activities are sometimes missed. As a result, children have fewer opportunities to make choices and challenge themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills, by providing more opportunities for them to practise their counting and numbers, in all areas of their play and everyday activities  develop children's independence and self-help skills, for example, by providing opportunities for them to serve themselves at snack and lunch times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children during play, and at snack and lunch times  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, risk assessments, certificates, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document, and from written comments from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder uses detailed observation records, and her knowledge of the children's interests, to plan a wide variety of activities, covering all areas of learning. Children are able to select toys and equipment they wish to play with, from the wide range of good-quality resources. The childminder supports children's language development well, by maintaining a supportive narrative throughout activities and asking appropriate questions. However, opportunities to develop mathematical knowledge and counting skills are sometimes missed, as the childminder does not always engage the children in counting activities related to their play. Parents are kept well informed about children's learning and development. All parents are encouraged to contribute information and observations to the children's records and to support their

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who attend. This is good

learning at home. The childminder uses effective systems to keep parents informed about their children's learning and development.

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good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents before children start at the setting. She uses this information, and well-planned settling-in sessions, to ensure that all children settle quickly. As a result, children are happy and form secure relationships with the childminder, which promotes their confidence, self-esteem and well-being. Children behave well and understand daily routines and boundaries. The childminder teaches the children how to keep themselves safe, by organising regular fire practices and reminding them to hold hands when crossing roads. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the benefits of fresh air and exercise. However, sometimes opportunities to promote children's independence and self-help skills are missed. For example, the childminder sometimes does too much for the children and they are not encouraged to serve themselves at snack and lunch times. Children attend playgroup sessions which

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good

helps to develop their social skills. They develop positive attitudes to others and to learning, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her responsibilities, under safeguarding and welfare requirements. She monitors the educational programmes for children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress. The childminder uses self-evaluation procedures to identify strengths and weaknesses of her setting, and to plan further improvements that will benefit the children. The childminder regularly accesses further training to enhance her development and practice, such as a level 3 qualification, which has had a positive impact on children's experiences. She ensures that her mandatory training is kept up to date, so that children are kept safe and protected from harm. The childminder uses skills learnt on recent training to help her to identify children's early learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409286 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 850987 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Liverpool. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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