Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 1 November 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 has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and meets these well. This means children are safe and protected while in her care.  The childminder and her co-childminder are able to self-evaluate their practice and identify their strengths and areas for development. They work effectively with each other to build on their skills to improve children's welfare, learning and development.  The childminder establishes strong and effective partnerships with parents, and the other settings that children attend. Consequently, parents are well informed about her setting and involved in their children's learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors children's learning and development and tracks their progress. The observations and assessments she gathers are recorded. As a result, children are making good progress and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and

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This provision is good

strategies to support them are put in place.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with respect. As a result, children share toys, take turns and are well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to further develop their independence skills are not always available at mealtimes.  On occasions, the organisation of group activities is not always used to maximum effect to meet the developmental needs of younger children, particularly their language skills.

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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

 increase children's independence further, for example, by encouraging them to be involved in preparing their meals and serving their own food at mealtimes  review the organisation of group times, for example, by providing opportunities for younger children to learn in smaller groups to ensure their language skills are even further supported.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder, and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed and discussed with the childminder a sample of documentation and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and the suitability of the childminder her co-childminder, assistant and other people who live on the premises.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has created a warm, stimulating environment that has a wide variety of resources to support children's learning. For example, children build structures, dress up in role-play costumes, read books and complete puzzles together. Teaching is good. This is because the childminder plans fun, purposeful activities that capture children's interests and attention resulting in children being highly engaged in their play. In addition to this, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and develop skills which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning or school. However, on occasions, group activities do not always fully meet the needs of younger children. For example, during a creative activity, younger children have less opportunity to develop their language skills. This is because more vocal or older children answer questions and at times dominate the activity gaining the attention of the childminder.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder takes time to get to know each child and their family. She gathers relevant information about children's learning and care needs when they first start. As a result, children are settled, confident and motivated to learn. Excellent hygiene procedures are used and children understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and after using the bathroom. Children eat a healthy and balanced diet. They sit together in groups and talk with their friends, which teaches children how to behave in social situations. However, children's independence and self-care skills are less supported at mealtimes. This is because they do not always have the opportunity to take part in preparing their meals, or serving their own food. Children enjoy their time in the garden. They make marks on wooden fences, climb on activity frames and play in harmony together. For example, children make different

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good

mixtures together in the outside kitchen and throw balls through large tyres to each other. As a result, children's physical skills are supported well.

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provision is good

The childminder runs her provision effectively alongside her co-childminder. Occasionally, they work with an assistant who adds to the high quality of this provision. The assistant frequently attends relevant training and the childminder works closely with her to ensure the quality of her practise is of a good standard. Children and parents views are taken into account and ongoing support from the local authority is valued. This enables the childminder and her team to have an accurate view of the quality of the provision. The childminder is truly committed to her role and aspires to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends additional training and childminder network events. As a result, this builds on her already good level of knowledge and qualification, and further enhances the good quality of care and learning experiences that are offered to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270244 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 860751 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Prescot area of Knowsley. The childminder works alongside another co-childminder and occasionally an assistant. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She 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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