Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 17 January 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 provides a safe and secure environment for children. She assesses possible risks at home and when she takes children out. Her knowledge of how to safeguard children and refer them to appropriate agencies, should she have concerns for their welfare, is underpinned by effective policies and procedures. This helps to protect children from harm.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. Parents share information about their child's learning and needs on a day-to-day basis. This helps them to continue their child's learning at home.  Children's developing communication is good. The childminder knows how to support children's speaking and listening skills effectively. She builds on her skills by attending specific training to enhance her knowledge even more.  Children learn about their local community and the world around them. The childminder frequently takes children out to visit local places of interest.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has created an exceptionally calm and caring environment for children. She very effectively meets each child's individual needs by closely observing them and interacting sensitively with them. This contributes towards children enjoying her company very much.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between people.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about other people and their cultures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate during observations and checked other documents, such as training and first-aid certificates.  The inspector looked at children's enrolment records, learning files and checked documents, such as registers and forms to record medication administered.  The inspector discussed the progress children have made with the childminder to assess her knowledge of children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and checked evidence of the suitability of other adults living in the home.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes children regularly and provides activities she knows they will enjoy, such as a favourite storybook to extend their learning. The childminder is a natural teacher who skilfully uses a variety of techniques to support children's developing speech and their understanding of counting. The childminder provides an assortment of interesting resources to encourage children to explore, while she sits close by, allowing them plenty of time to become thoroughly absorbed. However, children do not have as many opportunities to learn about each other's unique culture. The childminder effectively monitors children's overall development. Parents are provided with regular summaries of their children's progress, which they contribute to. Parents say they are very happy with the progress their children make and how the childminder supports them in becoming confident and sociable.

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good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder when she playfully hides them under a metallic emergency blanket. They enjoy repeatedly playing peek-a-boo, anticipating seeing her, then squealing and giggling with delight. The warm, responsive relationships she has developed with children help them to feel secure. Children explore independently and approach visitors with curiosity. Children's developing confidence to explore effectively underpins their future motivation and readiness to continue learning. The childminder uses the local environment and wide range of nearby amenities exceptionally well to give children opportunities to experience the world around them. This helps children to learn to mix with a variety of people, engage in interesting activities and develop the social skills needed when they make the eventual move on to school. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Very young children learn to feed themselves and enjoy

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good

snacking on fresh fruit. Daily visits to the local park help children to experience more physically demanding play equipment, and so begin to challenge themselves by taking appropriate risks.

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provision is good

The experienced childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She seeks out training opportunities to develop her knowledge and understanding further. Children continually make good progress in their learning and the childminder implements what she has learnt well. Children benefit from the partnerships she has with other childminders as they share knowledge and ideas. This contributes to the childminder's own evaluation of her practice, helping her to continually improve. Long established relationships with the teachers from local schools help the childminder to effectively support children as they move on to and through school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322174 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 868758 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Wavertree, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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