Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 21 February 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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:

 The quality of teaching requires improvement. The childminder does not routinely use effective teaching strategies and, as a result, children's learning is not always extended.  Children are not always motivated to learn because the childminder does not plan activities that challenge and engage children in purposeful play.  Children do not access outdoor play everyday as required.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to practice self-care skills that they will need for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop her professional skills and knowledge so that she can continuously improve her practice and the activities she provides for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm and welcoming approach towards children and as a result, they form strong attachments with her and enjoy their time at the setting.  The childminder has satisfactory systems in place to observe children and record their progress.

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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

 improve the quality of teaching so that children's learning is consistently enhanced  plan a range of activities that challenge children and engage them in purposeful play  ensure that children have daily access to outdoor play.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to practice self-care skills, particularly during daily routines  access a wide range of professional development so that knowledge and skills can be improved continuously.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home that children use, observed activities and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector examined children's records, assessments and planning documentation.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures, including the safeguarding policy, and checked suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents collected by the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plays alongside children. However, she does not use these opportunities to extend children's learning further. She responds to the questions and comments that children make but does not develop their ideas further by asking questions. As a result, children's thinking and problem-solving skills are not effectively enhanced. Nevertheless, children are becoming reasonably confident communicators because the childminder repeats key phrases and words. The childminder occasionally introduces basic numbers so children are beginning to count in sequence. Children develop skills they will need for the next steps in their learning because the childminder provides resources that help them develop their skills in making marks. The childminder observes children and records her findings. She completes assessments and shares these with parents. However, she does not use her knowledge of each child to plan activities which engage and motivate them to

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who attend. This requires improvement

learn. Activities are often repetitive and provide little challenge and interest for children. Consequently, children are not always involved in purposeful play.

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requires improvement

The childminder welcomes children and their parents and encourages parents to share information about what the child has been doing at home. As a result, the childminder knows the children well and meets their care needs sufficiently. Children feel safe and enjoy their time with the childminder and so are confident to explore. They have access to a range of resources that they can select themselves so they are becoming independent learners. However, opportunities to play outdoors are sometimes limited. As a result, children's opportunities to explore the natural environment, access fresh air and develop their physical skills are limited. Children are given some opportunities to manage their own self-care. However, they are not routinely encouraged to practice the full range of self- care skills that they will need when they go to school. The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy food and encourages children to drink water. She reminds

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requires improvement

children about how to keep themselves safe, for example, taking care when climbing down from the chair. As a result, children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a reasonable understanding of how to protect children from harm because she attends safeguarding training. She has suitable policies and procedures to follow in different situations and she shares these with parents. The childminder risk assesses her home and has a current first-aid certificate. However, while the childminder attends statutory training, she has not identified further gaps in her knowledge and skills. Furthermore, she does not access suitable means of developing her practice. As a result, her teaching is weak and the activities she provides do not challenge children adequately. The childminder has satisfactory partnerships with parents and knows where to find help to meet the needs of the children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242360 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 855852 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 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Prescot area of Knowsley. She operates from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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