Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 22 April 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly reflective and consistently looks for ways to develop her practice further. She uses her precise self-evaluation to consider what aspects of her provision or practice could be enhanced further. Targets for improvement are specific and help to contribute towards the childminder's vision of excellence.  The childminder places the utmost priority on developing her knowledge and teaching skills. She is extremely committed to her role and is proactive in seeking out further professional development opportunities. The vast amount of training undertaken by the childminder has enabled her to significantly enhance her practice and the outcomes for children.  Children have excellent opportunities to learn about cultures and diversity. They engage in a wide range of interesting activities that promotes their understanding of communities and the wider world. This helps children to value differences and learn

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This provision is outstanding

about respect.  Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are highly effective and well embedded into the childminder's practice. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for parents to contribute towards learning records and share information about children's achievements at home. This supports children's individual needs and learning experiences exceptionally well.  Children display high levels of confidence and are extremely comfortable in the care of the childminder. They are given the freedom to make choices and direct their own learning. The childminder skilfully enhances the learning environment by providing resources that reflect children's developing interests.

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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

 consider ways to enhance mathematical learning opportunities outdoors even further, particularly for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation, and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection concerns and procedures. She attends ongoing safeguarding training in order to extend her existing knowledge and to keep up to date with any changes. Highly comprehensive risk assessments and daily health and safety checks help to further promote the safety and welfare of children. The childminder incisively evaluates her practice and includes the views of the local authority and external advisers when identifying improvements. She swiftly acts on any guidance given in order to enhance her practice further. The childminder has sought a wealth of professional development opportunities and attends regular network meetings. She uses knowledge gained from training to significantly enhance her practice and interactions with children. The childminder completes rigorous and precise assessments of children's learning and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

uses this information effectively to support next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children benefit from a wealth of challenging, high-quality learning experiences. The childminder uses her in-depth knowledge and qualifications to significantly enhance children's communication and language skills. She is highly skilled at extending children's learning and thinking skills. Children display high levels of engagement and enjoyment in both planned and self-chosen activities. Meticulous planning of the environment and activities helps to ensure all areas of learning are covered. Children have fantastic opportunities to play imaginatively and reflect on their own experiences. They explore and investigate dark dens and construct campsites in the garden. Children's mathematical skills are promoted extremely well through daily routines and planned activities. The childminder is currently considering how she can extend opportunities for mathematics further in the outdoor area, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have established secure and close attachments with the childminder. She meets children's care needs exceptionally well and provides an environment that is stimulating and nurturing. Children feel extremely self-assured in the childminder's home. They are supported to explore the environment and independently access a vibrant range of quality resources. The childminder collects detailed information from parents when children first start and includes them in ongoing assessments of children's learning. Children settle quickly and display high levels of self-esteem. Children's behaviour is excellent and they sensitively support one another during activities. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles and reinforces the importance of good hygiene routines. Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills and engage in rich and varied learning experiences outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in their learning based on their individual starting points. They display high levels of motivation and are keen to acquire new skills. This helps to prepare children exceptionally well for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400451 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 860169 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in the Hunts Cross area of Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification.

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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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