Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 10 January 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 well-qualified childminder understands how children of varying ages learn. She adapts her approach in teaching to ensure children remain interested and stimulated in their learning.  The childminder provides children with a varied range of play experiences that promotes their understanding and respect for each other and others.  Children settle quickly in the childminding provision. This is because the childminder's sensitive and caring approach to children promotes their emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. Their views and contributions are valued. The regular exchange of information means that parents are actively encouraged to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date with legislation to inform her practice. Her commitment to attending training has a positive impact on the quality of service provided to children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's assessments is not always exchanged with other early years providers to ensure everyone is fully aware of children's learning needs.  The childminder has not undertaken professional development focused on developing her skills in promoting children's early literacy.

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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

 extend the links with other early years providers so that information sharing ensures that everyone has a better understanding of children's emerging skills and abilities  seek and use professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and understanding about how to promote children's early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children. She also completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at and discussed relevant documentation and procedures, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and the safeguarding policy.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and took account of parents' views from written records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder assesses risks in areas used by children and implements effective safeguarding practices. She has completed essential training, such as first-aid and safeguarding, to support her knowledge and understanding of good practice. However, her programme of professional development is not yet fully focused on raising the quality of children's literacy skills to the highest level. The childminder uses various methods of communication to exchange relevant information with parents. This helps to ensure that they are aware of the extensive range of policies and procedures that underpins her practice. Written comments from parents are very complimentary about the care and service provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has formed positive relationships with other early years providers and local schools. Detailed information is shared with others as children start at a new provision. However, the childminder has not yet fully considered the benefit of sharing ongoing assessments with other early years providers that children attend. This means that everyone involved in the children's care are not always aware of their emerging skills and abilities. Children's communication and language skills are effectively promoted. This is because the childminder uses a range of developmentally appropriate teaching methods. The childminder uses good processes to observe, assess and monitor children's progress. Consultation with parents means that their views also feed into the ongoing assessment process. The childminder is committed towards helping children make the best progress possible. This means that she consults closely with parents when early

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging within a caring and welcoming childminding provision. Children enjoy independent access to many resources and are encouraged to develop their emerging self-help skills. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks and children have regular opportunities for outdoor play. This helps to promote healthy lifestyles as well as their physical well-being. Children are developing an understanding in learning how to behave. The childminder values children's efforts and contributions and this helps to promote their self-esteem and self-confidence. Positive relationships between children contribute towards older children showing care and concern towards the youngest children. Trips out with others also promotes children's development in acquiring the social skills which help to prepare them for future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress. The childminder supports children's learning very well through the delivery of good quality teaching. She actively encourages children to become independent learners and develop the many skills needed to prepare them well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430994 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 853155 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kirby. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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