Childminder 310535

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 23 June 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides age-appropriate activities which are clearly matched to children's interests. Children are enthusiastic and keen learners who are making good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and display their obvious affection for her. The childminder provides reassurance and comfort, helping to promote children's emotional well-being.  The childminder has high expectations of children and manages their behaviour very well. She sensitively encourages children to share, take turns and cooperate together. Children are learning to develop tolerance and respect for each other.  Good relationships with parents have been established. Parents comment on how happy their children are in the childminder's care. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their child's progress, so that they are kept involved in

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This provision is good

their child's learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and provision. She evaluates what is working well and identifies any improvements that need to be made. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents regarding her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always fully supported during creative activities to develop their own thoughts and ideas.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's emerging communication and language 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

 provide more opportunities for children during creative activities to test and try out their own ideas, so that they continue to make progress in their learning  focus teaching even more precisely on using opportunities to the very best potential to extend children's emerging communication and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe and knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Children are kept safe through the childminder's vigilant supervision. She shares her clear policies and procedures with parents and keeps them well informed of her practice. The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements. She regularly checks on their progress and uses this knowledge to help them move forward quickly in their learning. The childminder maintains her professional development in different ways. She has undertaken all mandatory courses and frequently refreshes her knowledge through research and discussions with other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows children well and continually observes their play to assess what they can do. She uses this information well to identify their next steps in learning and to plan for their future development. Activities cover the areas of learning well and are tailored to the children's individual stages of development. The childminder offers children an effective balance of planned activities and spontaneous events to promote their learning further. She actively joins in with children's play, engaging them in different activities. The childminder builds on children's emerging mathematical understanding well. For example, when making play dough, she weaves in opportunities to encourage children to count as they tip each spoonful of flour into the bowl.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children build strong attachments with the childminder, helping them to be emotionally secure. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-motivation. The childminder manages the settling- in process well. She gathers important information from parents about children's individual needs and interests. Children's physical well-being is well supported. The childminder takes children on a variety of outings where they have good exercise and fresh air. The outings also stimulate children's curiosity and help them to develop an understanding of the world around them and the wider community. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. She promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines and the provision of healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children play well together and develop good friendships with one another. They are curious, motivated and enjoy learning. Children develop key skills and are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310535 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 871884 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Kew, Southport. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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