Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 16 October 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Younger children's learning is not always effectively supported and they sometimes become disengaged during activities. This is because the childminder sometimes directs and controls their play, preventing them from following their own interests and being challenged.  Children cannot always easily access or make full use of the resources they choose to play with, as the childminder does not consider the ways in which the indoor environment could be improved to make better use of the space available.  Self-evaluation is not yet fully developed. The childminder is not always able to accurately identify areas which could be further improved, as her evaluation of her provision is not rigorous enough and she does not fully consider the views of the children attending the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 Older children are supported to make steady progress in their learning as the childminder successfully uses questioning to help children reflect on their previous experiences and develop their communication skills. Parents are kept well informed to promote a continuous approach to children's development.  Children are happy and secure as the childminder has close relationships with them. This supports their self-confidence and feelings of belonging.  The childminder has a sufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She uses her knowledge obtained from her qualification and training to ensure children are provided with enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of child protection issues. She understands the indicators of abuse and how to refer her concerns to the appropriate agencies, in order to protect children from harm.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that younger children's individual interests are identified, considered and consistently followed during activities to challenge them and improve their engagement, and to support their progress towards the early learning goals.

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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

 make better use of the indoor environment to ensure that children can easily access the resources they choose to play with and have adequate space to use them  continue to develop ways of reflecting on, and evaluating, the provision, including the views and perspectives of children, in order to accurately identify targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the areas used for childminding and reviewed operational documents including policies, risk assessments and registers of attendance.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children in the indoor area and sampled their learning records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector sampled evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant and their qualifications, including paediatric first aid.  The inspector reviewed and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has developed systems to identify children's next steps in learning through an ongoing cycle of observation and assessment. She is able to identify and secure additional support for those children who require it, due to knowledge gained from her level 3 qualification and subsequent experience. The childminder interacts well with older children, asking good-quality questions to support and extend their learning. Their physical development is well supported as the childminder role models how to use scissors, for example. Children have opportunities to interact socially with other minded children and learn about the local community through regular outings. However, younger children's learning is not always effectively supported. The childminder sometimes persists in attempting to involve them in activities in which they are not interested. In addition, she occasionally directs and controls their play to achieve a specific outcome, or too quickly

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who attend. This requires improvement

provides problem solving solutions. This causes younger children to become disinterested on occasions.

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requires improvement

Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder. She uses clear explanations to enable children to understand why it is important to take turns using different toys and resources. The childminder offers children opportunities to be independent, for example, during self-care routines. This helps them to develop appropriate skills in readiness for school. Their emotional well-being is fostered effectively through appropriate settling-in procedures, as the childminder gets to know them well using information gathered from parents. The provision is well-resourced. However, children sometimes struggle to access resources without the support of the childminder. She does not always make effective use of the environment by providing enough space for children to use the resources they choose properly. For example, there is limited space for them to use a number of ride-on toys and, on occasion, this causes their good behaviour to lapse into frustration.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities as a provider. She has introduced systems to monitor the educational programmes, in order to ensure children have opportunities for learning in all areas. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of working in partnership with other professionals and has appropriate systems in place to do so. She has had relevant suitability checks conducted for her assistant and supervises her appropriately. They both hold valid paediatric first-aid qualifications, in order to respond appropriately in the event of an accident. The childminder is passionate about her role. However, her self-evaluation is not robust as the childminder has failed to fully meet one of the actions set from her previous inspection and she does not always consider children's views. This means she is not always able to reflect on her service and target areas which can be developed further, in order to move

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provision requires improvement

towards achieving better outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322215 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 995794 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Wavertree, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification. She works with an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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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