Childminder EY477375

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 makes good use of information gathered through her observations and discussions with parents to plan a range of activities which promotes children's development across all areas of learning.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children feel comfortable at her setting as they have good relationships with her and a clear understanding of the daily routines.  Children learn how to share resources and take turns. The childminder is patient and provides close attention for each child to successfully promote their good behaviour.  Children make typical progress from their individual starting points, due to interactions with the childminder which are warm and positive.  The childminder is vigilant in taking action to minimise potential hazards. Children are encouraged to follow her guidance and rules to help keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet sharply focused on the quality of teaching and the opinions of parents and children to inform ambitious plans for development.  The childminder does not fully make the best use of opportunities to enhance children's listening and attention skills.

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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

 build upon existing self-evaluation systems and consider the views of parents and children to help raise the quality of teaching and sharply focus plans for development  sharpen the focus on promoting children's listening and attention skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  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 is secure in her understanding of how to identify and report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has robust procedures in place to keep children safe from harm. Partnership working systems are well embedded in practice. The childminder successfully engages parents and carers in discussions regarding children's learning. She has devised two-way information sharing and makes good use of the information gathered through this process. The childminder is proactive in monitoring children's progress and identifying any gaps in their development. She uses appropriate methods to secure additional support for children who require it. The childminder is well qualified. She has developed links with other local childminders and her local children's centre to share ideas and enhance her existing knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from interactions which reflect their individual learning styles. The childminder uses what she knows about children's interests and preferences to good effect. Children happily rush over to explore a bag of mystery objects, successfully identifying their colour, shape and size. They explore with all of their senses as they smell and touch natural objects. The childminder uses questions to guide and extend children's exploratory play. They delight in scooping quantities of coloured sand into different shaped moulds. The childminder is sensitive in her interactions, giving children time to play by themselves. She observes carefully as children engage in pretend play and hide under a table. The childminder conducts accurate assessments of children's progress. Her clear knowledge and understanding of child development, with her high expectations for each child, enable her to plan next steps for children which are suitably challenging.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They choose freely from a range of resources which is easily accessible to them. The childminder encourages children to explore resources until their play reaches its natural conclusion. Children show engagement and motivation as they play. The childminder makes good use of information from parents and carers to help settle children and respect their individual routines and preferences. Children have good relationships with the childminder. They seek her out when they are tired or need help. She is a positive and confident role model for children. The childminder supports children's self-esteem effectively, encouraging them to try things or to have another go. Children's health is well promoted. Hygiene routines are rigorous and children regularly enjoy dance classes and other forms of physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is at least typical from their individual starting points. The childminder helps to build their social skills, as well as increasing their understanding of routines and positive behaviour. Children show they are growing in confidence and motivation, learning to respond to instructions and completing self-care routines independently. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477375 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 975187 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in West Derby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am 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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Telephone number

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