Childminder EY420411

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 7 November 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 and stimulating environment. Children have access to a wide range of high-quality toys and resources. They are encouraged to be independent and make choices in their learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have established close and affectionate relationships, supporting them to feel safe and secure.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder values feedback from parents and includes them in discussions about children's progress. Parents have regular access to learning files and are encouraged to share information about children's learning at home.  Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. The childminder meets with other professionals to discuss children's progress and next steps in development. She has good strategies in place to support children emotionally for their move to

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This provision is good

school.  The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She seeks the support of the local authority and keeps her knowledge of current guidance up to date by attending regular briefings and network meetings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's number skills during activities.  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 that help extend children's number skills during activities  focus more precisely on targeting the programme of professional development that helps 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 living 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare and report any concerns. She attends regular safeguarding training and reviews her policies and procedures. The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments on her home and practises fire evacuation procedures regularly with the children. She includes the views of parents successfully in her self-evaluation and, generally, identifies future improvements for her practice. She seeks support from other professionals about completing observations and assessments in order to enhance her practice. The childminder meets with other childminders and uses this as an opportunity to share ideas and discuss good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities for children to take part in, based on their individual needs and interests. She attends regular groups in the community and active sessions to help support children's social skills and physical development. The childminder uses her assessments effectively to monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in their learning. She shares information with parents about development and discusses how next steps in learning can be supported at home. Children have good opportunities to play imaginatively and creatively. The childminder provides a wide range of role play resources to help support children's interests and real-life experiences. She plays alongside children and engages in conversation, helping to support their communication and language skills. Children experiment with different tools in the sand tray and practise their mark-making skills. Learning opportunities are extended outdoors and children have good opportunities

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to explore and investigate the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle quickly and effectively supports their move to other settings. She encourages children to develop good social skills and plans activities to support aspects of their personal and emotional development. Children display a clear understanding of the rules and behave well. They are independent and enjoy assisting the childminder with daily tasks and routines. Children confidently request to cut their own fruit at snack time and talk about the benefits of healthy eating. They have regular opportunities to be physically active and learn about where fruit and vegetables come from. They construct with large-scale equipment outdoors and grow their own vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas. They display a positive attitude towards learning and new experiences. Children display a keen interest in books and mark making. They communicate confidently and share their interests and experiences. Children display good levels of involvement in self-chosen activities and a desire to complete tasks independently. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420411 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 852098 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Ainsdale area of Southport. She operates from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, term time only. 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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Telephone number

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