Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 8 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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

 Children form secure relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settled in his care.  The childminder uses his knowledge of individual children's interests and learning needs to plan a wide range of interesting activities. As a result, children are confident, motivated learners.  The childminder supports children's good behaviour by providing constant praise and encouragement. As a result, children's emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder regular completes risk assessments for his home and outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and are kept safe from harm.  The childminder evaluates his practice regularly and reviews how he can improve the provision with his co-childminder. He uses questionnaires and discussions to collect information from parents and children about their views on the quality of service he provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share detailed information with other settings that children attend.  Opportunities for children to practise their self-help skills are sometimes missed.

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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

 develop further systems for sharing detailed information with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity of care and learning  increase opportunities for children to practise their self-help skills during everyday activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children during play and at snack and lunch times.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members, and recent training and qualifications completed by the childminder.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and from written and verbal feedback from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses his knowledge of the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage to provide a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. Since the last inspection the childminder has started to use a new tracking system to regularly review children's progress and identify next steps in learning. The childminder regularly updates children's learning journals and makes them available to parents. However, systems for sharing information with other settings that children attend are less well developed. As a result, the childminder does not always have enough information to further develop activities started in other settings. Children are enthusiastic, confident learners. They enjoy participating fully in a range of creative and expressive activities. They have regular opportunities to practise their writing skills and demonstrate a good

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who attend. This is good

understanding of numbers and colours during everyday activities.

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good

Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles through eating a healthy diet and having regular opportunities to develop their physical skills when playing outdoors. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning by ensuring that they have developed the skills and attitudes they require. Children attend sessions at local playgroups and the library, which provide them with opportunities to mix with other children and adults and access additional learning opportunities. Children behave well at all times. They are very keen to help and be involved in all activities. However, sometimes opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills in everyday routines are missed.

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provision is good

The childminder has successfully addressed all the actions from the previous inspection. He has developed his understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has put systems in place to ensure that all the requirements are fully met. The childminder ensures that children are well supervised at all times and that adult-to-child ratios are rigorously maintained. He has implemented a recruitment checklist to ensure the safer recruitment of staff in the future. The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. He has attended safeguarding training and has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and the steps to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder has recently completed a first-aid qualification. He works closely with his co-childminder to review and improve the provision. Feedback from parents on the day of inspection and in written questionnaires is very complimentary

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provision is good

about the work of the setting and praises the care provided by the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354538 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1004465 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. He works with another childminder at his house in Liverpool. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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