Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 30 July 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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn through activities that are age-appropriate, fun and exciting.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder provides a good selection of toys and resources that effectively helps support children's learning and progress.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She provides them with accurate assessments of their ongoing development and their next steps in learning.  The childminder is enthusiastic and friendly. Children arrive happily at the setting and clearly enjoy spending time with the childminder. She gives all children equal, individual attention to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder evaluates her provision and includes the views of parents and children.

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This provision is good

This helps her to identify areas of weakness so that all children benefit from her drive for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully share information with other settings that children attend to enable a fully consistent approach to their learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not provide sufficient time during planned activities for younger children to become fully engaged.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with other settings that children attend and enable an even greater consistency in children's learning  provide more time for younger children to become fully engaged in planned activities and maximise their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies, 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 has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm and maintains a safe and secure environment. She uses a good range of policies and documentation to help support her practice. The childminder is knowledgeable in her role and effectively promotes children's learning and welfare. She regularly checks on children's progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are quickly addressed. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to developing her own skills and knowledge. She researches any important changes and regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders. Parents are very happy with the care provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning is well supported. The childminder regularly uses her observations of their learning to monitor and assess their progress. Overall, she has a good knowledge of the different ways in which children learn and plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. The childminder praises children frequently. This helps raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivate them to keep trying. Younger children enjoy taking part in foam play, which helps to stimulate their sensory and exploratory play. They touch and feel the texture, while older children make large marks in the foam, such as circles and letters. The childminder gets down to the children's level while speaking and is constantly modelling language and introducing new words. She regularly asks questions that encourage children to think about colours, numbers and shapes. This helps promote their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and comforts children with lots of cuddles so they feel emotionally secure. This provides children with a sense of security and they quickly become confident learners. The childminder is a good role model. She respects children's individual needs. She recognises their strengths and ensures they are provided with opportunities to show these. The childminder talks to the children about using good manners, helping them develop respect for others. Children are well behaved and demonstrate a good understanding of the expectations for their behaviour. The childminder talks to the children about healthy food choices. She provides them with a range of healthy snacks and meals. There is a range of experiences offered to children to help develop their physical skills, such as visiting parks and playing in the garden. Children develop good social skills and the childminder takes them to playgroups and places of

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress at a good level from their starting points. Children play well together and develop good friendships with one another. They eagerly respond to simple questions and instructions and are confident when making their needs known. They are motivated and independent learners who confidently explore and develop the skills they will need when they are ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364228 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1042350 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Bootle. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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