Childminder EY369066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 19 December 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 places a strong focus on developing children's language and communication skills. She uses a good range of strategies to support and extend children's speaking and vocabulary.  Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They display confidence and make choices about things they would like to do. The childminder supports children to follow their interests and enhances their play by providing ideas and additional resources.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and development. She uses these to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder regularly seeks the support and guidance of the local authority adviser when reviewing her provision. She acts on advice given and identifies future improvements to help raise the quality of the provision further.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information about daily

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This provision is good

activities and interests and provides opportunities for parents to contribute to learning records. She discusses and shares ideas that help complement children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development that would help to extend her knowledge and skills even further.  Parents are not yet fully included in identifying future improvements as part of the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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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

 target a more focused programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further  ensure the views of parents are actively sought when evaluating the provision and identifying improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor environment.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures and the childminder's self- evaluation form.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including children's progress files.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' comments on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with the local authority adviser to develop and improve her practice. She provides details about the use of mobile telephones and cameras and regularly reviews her policies and procedures to ensure she is kept up to date with any changes to guidance and legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a clear understanding of how to report and act on any concerns about the children in her care. She attends regular child protection and first-aid training. The childminder completes risk assessments on her home and when taking children out into the local area. This helps to promote the safety and welfare of the children. She has taken appropriate action and now completes audits on the provision and uses her self-evaluation to identify future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She plans fun activities, supporting children's individual needs and covering the different areas of learning. The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge well. She successfully supports children to develop an awareness of numbers and counting through play and daily routines. They have good opportunities to play imaginatively and creatively. Children enjoy taking part in role-play activities and have lots of opportunities to discuss their own personal experiences. The childminder supports children's developing language skills well. She models language, repeats simple phrases and asks questions that promote children's thinking skills. Observations of children's learning and assessments of their progress are now completed. These are regularly shared with parents, enabling them to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder uses these well to identify gaps in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's learning and to plan challenging activities that support them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed positive relationships with the childminder, helping them to feel self- assured and supporting their emotional well-being. They behave well and busily engage in self-chosen activities. The childminder uses positive praise and promotes good manners within her home. She encourages children to become independent and manage their own personal needs. The childminder plans a range of activities that helps to support children's physical skills both indoors and outside. Children benefit from daily access to the garden and walks to the local park. They also have opportunities to visit places of interest, such as the library and playgroup sessions. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to promote children's social skills and relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They develop good communication skills and confidently interact with adults and other children. Children learn about different cultures and value diversity. They display a positive attitude towards learning and new experiences. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369066 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1036885 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Bootle area of Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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