Culleton, Selina Clare

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 31 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children very well. She uses this knowledge to plan and provide a range of resources and activities that links to children's individual interests. This means that the children are motivated and enjoy their learning.  The childminder shows children a great deal of attention and consideration. Their emotional development is fostered as she spends all of her time supporting them directly. She sits with them while they play and they enjoy lots of hugs and cuddles.  The children show they feel safe as they are included in the routines of the day, such as tidying away toys. The childminder talks to them about why certain behaviours are not safe.  The childminder effectively meets children's care needs and provides lots of outdoor play which successfully supports children's physical well-being.  Partnerships with parents are well established as the childminder allows time each day

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This provision is good

to support the two-way flow of information. This contributes well to meeting the individual care and learning needs of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support children's understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.  Children have few opportunities to learn about people from other cultures and with differing abilities.

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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 opportunities to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyle choices  enhance opportunities for children to learn about people with differing abilities and from other cultures that will support their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, including identifying and reporting concerns. This contributes towards her being able to protect children well and helps to keep them safe from harm. In addition, rigorous risk assessments are in place to promote the safety of young children at all times. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place and shares these with parents. She is also reflective of her practice and actively seeks feedback from parents and children. The childminder is aware of her strengths and identifies areas for development to continue to improve her provision and knowledge. She updates her knowledge through regular training and by sharing good practice with other childminders. The childminder has established links with the local school and other early years provisions that children also attend, to further

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and the quality of teaching is consistently good. She has high expectations of children and a thorough understanding of how they learn. Children's communication and language skills are positively promoted. The childminder engages children of all ages in conversation and introduces new vocabulary when reading stories. Babies enjoy babbling and making noises. Toddlers attempt to copy new words, which the childminder models and repeats. Children develop good literacy skills and enjoy sharing books. Children enthusiastically join in when singing familiar rhymes and songs. Children are provided with good visual prompts to aid them in their number recognition and counting skills. The childminder uses number language during children's play. She asks children how many toys they have and uses mathematical terms, such as big and small.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and their needs are well met. They settle quickly and become confident in their new environment as a result of caring and well-informed settling-in procedures. This promotes children's early independence and raises their self-confidence. The childminder is a good role model. Through her calm and positive manner, she sensitively supports children to understand how to be kind to each other. This helps children develop good social skills and learn to respect each other. Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts, which builds their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points. The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress which helps her to identify and support children's next steps in learning and plan suitably challenging activities. She uses this information well to identify and close any gaps in children's learning at an early stage. This contributes towards children acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills they need for starting school and in their future lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436854 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 853795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kirkby. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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