Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 26 January 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is able to safeguard children because she has the necessary knowledge to recognise potential signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Since her last inspection she has completed an early years qualification at level 3.  The childminder has a full understanding of how to assess potential risks in her environment and when taking children on outings within the community.  The childminder has established effective methods to gather children's starting points. For example, she has devised a detailed All about me document to share with parents.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she is fully aware of the importance of building strong bonds with children to help them feel secure. For example, she describes a flexible approach to settling-in new children, in order to meet

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The provision meets requirements

their individual needs.  The childminder is aware of the importance of undertaking regular observation and assessment of children's development and understands how to plan for their next steps. She can effectively explain how she promotes all areas of learning and how she would work in partnership with other agencies to effectively support individual children.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good understanding of working in partnership with parents to ensure children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a bright, homely and very well-equipped learning environment.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation the childminder will use when looking after children, including planning, observations and assessment records, and children's enrolment forms. She also looked at a range of policies, and health and safety documentation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she will deliver the educational programmes for children and how children's progress will be assessed.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home and inspected all areas of the home to be used for childminding purposes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348341 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 863224 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Woolton area of Liverpool. She currently operates during term-time only, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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