Shields Hilary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 17 January 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 makes good use of children's assessment information to identify possible gaps in their learning. She plans appropriately challenging activities that support them to make progress in all areas of their learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents value the level of care and detailed communication provided by the childminder. Information is shared daily to support parents further in their understanding of how they can extend children's learning at home.  Children behave well. The childminder supports children's social development and helps them to establish good friendships. For example, they share resources, take turns and show respect for one another.  The childminder has established good partnerships with other early years professionals, such as other childminders and teachers. This helps her to gain advice and share ideas to meet children's individual needs and in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is very skilled in providing opportunities for children to extend their communication and language, there are times when some children would benefit from more time to think through questions that are asked.  At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to explain to children the importance of healthy eating or how following positive hygiene routines helps to keep them healthy.

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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

 enhance questioning skills so children have enough time to think, articulate and respond to questions  support children's further understanding of healthy eating and the importance of following positive hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder has high expectations for all children and the service that she provides. She regularly evaluates her provision and gathers feedback from parents about how they rate her service. She is very proactive in making relevant changes to meet their unique needs and preferences. The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures in place which underpin her practice. Additionally, she attends further training to enhance her knowledge and teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding issues. She has a good knowledge of how to respond if she has concerns about children's safety in her care. The childminder is focused on providing a safe environment. She effectively assesses potential risks within her home to help ensure children are kept safe at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and applies her knowledge well. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and implements these to support all the areas of learning. She monitors children's progress and makes good use of observations and assessments to plan rich learning opportunities. These are based on children's interests and the next steps in their learning. Overall, the childminder interacts well with children and extends their language skills effectively. For example, she uses lots of descriptive words and encourages children to repeat key words. This helps support children to build on their vocabulary and the pronunciation of words. Children's mathematical development is supported and they enjoy a variety of games and activities. The childminder teaches them to count, recognise numbers and compare differences in size and weight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children start, to help support their emotional needs. She is part of a local childminding group and uses additional facilities to further support learning opportunities. The childminder and children are involved in fundraising events. This helps children to learn the importance of working together and helping others. Children enjoy opportunities to be physically active and spend long periods of time outdoors. They visit local places of interest, such as the beach, and attend nature walks. This further supports children's knowledge of the natural world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development. The environment, especially outdoors, is attractively set out and children eagerly access a wide range of activities and resources. Children concentrate and are motivated to learn. They are active, inquisitive learners. They acquire good skills to support them in their future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310694 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 855261 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Maghull, Liverpool. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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