Childminder EY415197

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 24 May 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 childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment. Children have plenty of opportunities to choose toys independently from a wide selection of quality resources. They are encouraged to follow their interests and make choices in their learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have formed close and trusting relationships with the childminder and this helps to support their confidence and emotional well-being. Children are encouraged to develop positive friendships with each other and play cooperatively.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents and families. She collects detailed information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start to help establish what they can already do. Good strategies are in place to support children's learning at home and next steps in development.  The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how young children

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This provision is good

learn and develop. She plans a wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests and next steps in development. The childminder enhances the environment with resources that reflect children's interests.  The childminder successfully evaluates the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents and children. She uses feedback to identify future improvements and displays a passion for providing a high-quality service to children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support younger children to develop their growing vocabulary.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to help to extend her knowledge and skills even further.

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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 to support younger children to develop their growing vocabulary  focus more precisely on targeting the programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation form and evidence of suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised, enthusiastic and committed to the service she provides. She uses her self-evaluation successfully to identify what aspects of her practice she can develop to support children's learning even further. The childminder attends regular network meetings to discuss good practice and to keep up to date with changes to guidance and legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote children's safety and manage risks. She regularly reviews her safeguarding policy and attends child protection training to ensure her knowledge is secure. The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments of her home and when taking children on outings to help effectively manage their safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children's learning to closely monitor their progress and to identify any gaps in their learning. She shares information about progress and development with parents and discusses next steps to support children's learning. Children have good opportunities to investigate and learn about the natural world through planned activities and outdoor experiences. They are supported to develop their curiosity and play imaginatively. Children use small tools and equipment to hunt for and collect bugs. They discuss with the childminder things they have found living in the garden and share their own experiences. This helps to support children's developing language skills and understanding of the world. Children enjoy singing songs and action rhymes as part of the daily routine and make requests about their favourite rhymes. They access books independently and have opportunities to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and care routines. She acts as a good role model and successfully promotes good behaviour and positive relationships. The childminder supports children to treat each other with respect and kindness. She consistently reinforces sharing and turn taking during play and uses praise effectively. Children respond well to the simple boundaries in place and enjoy assisting with daily tasks and routines. They show a good understanding of hygiene practices and independently manage their own needs. They discuss the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and talk about their favourite fruits at snack time. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning based on their starting points. They are supported to develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. For example, children develop an interest in early literacy skills as they select their favourite books to read and place their name cards onto the self-registration board. They engage well in activities and display good concentration skills. Children develop good social skills and a positive attitude towards learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415197 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 851592 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Litherland area of Sefton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years 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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