Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 10 January 2011

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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 extremely passionate about her role. She regularly undertakes training to build on her existing knowledge and has strong links with her local childminding network.  The childminder has highly effective systems in place to work in partnership with others. She makes a concerted effort to create opportunities for all children's care givers to contribute to their learning and development.  Children quickly become immersed in activities and games in the vibrant, well- resourced playroom. They become further engrossed as the childminder asks them questions about what they are doing or joins in with their imaginative play.  The childminder has an in-depth understanding of what each child can do, and displays high expectations for their development. Her effective use of praise, encouragement and strength of teaching strategies enables each child to make the best possible progress.  Children have loving relationships with the childminder. They respond very well to her,

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This provision is outstanding

as they develop an understanding of the rules of her setting, relative to their stages of development. She reinforces their positive behaviour and skilfully distracts children when required.  Children are consistently encouraged to try to do things for themselves. The childminder's use of praise enables all children to develop a strong sense of self- confidence and a positive 'can do' attitude to try again when they do not succeed.  Highly effective teaching which is matched to children's individual styles of learning, ensures that children are engaged, motivated and extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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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 further the self-evaluation systems to focus even more sharply and incisively on the quality of practice, to continually drive improvement and maintain the highest level of achievement for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding.  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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures, and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents for inspection purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely alert to potential indicators of abuse, and has a thorough understanding of the correct local reporting procedures. Her close and respectful relationships with children enable them to talk to the childminder and feel listened to. The childminder is vigilant in identifying hazards in the environment and supporting children to manage these safely. The childminder is keen to involve all carers in children's learning and has devised excellent strategies to share information with all those involved. Her monitoring systems enable her to quickly establish any gaps in children's key skills and secure additional support to help them catch up. The childminder reflects on her provision and actively encourages parents and children to become involved in this process, though she does not always focus sharply on how she can maintain the best possible outcomes for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides a meticulously planned, varied and imaginative curriculum. Children regularly reflect on their previous learning experiences, due to the childminder's skilful questioning. They are enthused as they consider how to keep plants warm, so that they will keep growing when it is cold. Children's imaginative play is extremely well supported. The childminder follows children's lead as they make soup in the outdoor sand tray, before putting this in the oven to cook. The childminder has an excellent, in-depth understanding of the ways in which she can provide experiences for children across the seven areas of learning. She has an exceptionally good knowledge of the skills and interests of each child, and uses these to great effect. Children are curious, motivated and constantly challenged due to the childminder's high expectations of what they can achieve. Children eagerly learn about the world around them in a variety of ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are actively encouraged to make choices about where they would like to play. Children show they are developing social skills which appear to be advanced, for their stages of development. They successfully manage turn-taking issues, with effective and well-timed praise from the childminder. Children's health and well-being is central to the childminder's practice. She uses rhymes which make children giggle, to remind them why it is important for them to cover their mouths when they cough. Children demonstrate excellent behaviour. They show kindness and consideration to others, as well as respect. They use manners to ask for turns or pardon themselves at the lunch table. The childminder creates a variety of opportunities for children to learn how to look after their bodies and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children consistently show high levels of motivation and are quick to join in, try new things and explore the world around them. They develop excellent attitudes towards learning. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning, and the eventual move to school. Children are successful learners and confident individuals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322209 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 847843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Knowsley, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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