Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 20 January 2011

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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 understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She keeps parents well informed of children's learning and encourages them to extend this at home.  The childminder knows children well. She makes use of their interests to engage them in play and activities which promotes their development across the seven areas of learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides good support for children to understand healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy selecting and preparing a variety of fresh fruit to eat for their snack.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with the children. She gets to know them well and respects them as individuals.  Children enjoy learning. They show they are developing the attitudes and skills which prepare them well for the eventual move to school.  The childminder uses praise effectively. Children develop self-confidence and positive

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's observations are not yet fully evaluative to enable her to further plan and assess children's progress even more accurately.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to promote children's growing independence.

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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 the evaluation of observations that further build on the effective planning and assessment systems  make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took parental feedback into account via questionnaires conducted by the childminder.  The inspector reviewed and discussed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her qualifications and suitability.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took a tour of the areas used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She has devised a detailed set of policies which outlines the action to be taken if she has concerns regarding the welfare of a child or conduct of an adult. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She has implemented systems to share information with parents about their children's learning. She makes good use of what she knows about children's lives at home. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to provide consistency for children. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the quality of her provision. She undertakes an ongoing programme of professional development to enhance her existing knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's interests are noted and extended by the childminder. She enables children to follow their own interests and joins in with their games. Children enjoy playing imaginatively and they pretend to prepare breakfast and a drink for the childminder. The childminder tracks children's development regularly. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and addresses these appropriately. Children have access to a variety of different experiences throughout the day. They begin to develop their fine-motor skills and use tools to shape malleable dough or make marks on a chalk board. This helps to support children's early writing skills. The childminder asks questions to develop children's play. They listen attentively as she reads books. She gives children time to think about what they have seen and heard and to ask questions. They show care and attention as they pretend to 'nurse' the childminder back to health, dressed up as doctors. Parents are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

encouraged to contribute to children's records, enabling them to extend their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a variety of opportunities to develop their social skills. They regularly attend playgroups and interact with other minded children. The childminder supports children to understand and follow the rules of her setting. Young children show a developing understanding of taking turns and sharing. Children enjoy regular physical exercise. They develop their physical coordination and jump, climb and balance in the outdoor area. The childminder has a variety of policies and procedures which outlines how she keeps children safe. She is vigilant in her practice to identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder has created a welcoming learning environment. Children can access a variety of resources and play with them in a comfortable area. There is space for children to rest and play. The childminder also makes good use of the local area to help increase children's understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

From their individual starting points, children's progress is good. The childminder helps children to prepare for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361610 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 873605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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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