Johnston, Donna Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 7 February 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is enthusiastic and conscientious. She has worked hard to address the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents contribute information about children's early learning and are kept well informed about their progress and development. The childminder uses a good variety of methods to communicate information about her setting and individual children.  Children's well-being is very well supported through carefully considered plans made in conjunction with parents. The childminder meets regularly with parents to review children's individual needs and care routines to ensure consistency between the setting and home.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of experiences and uses additional funding effectively to support their individual learning and good progress.  The childminder successfully promotes children's good behaviour and the development

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This provision is good

of their social skills. Children learn how to play cooperatively, form friendships and share equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not sufficiently detailed and focused enough to drive improvement to the highest level.  The childminder has not yet fully established systems to enable sharing of information with other settings that children attend to support continuity in their learning.

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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

 sharpen the detail in which all aspects of practice are evaluated and set precise goals for improvement  share more information with other settings that children attend to support continuity in their learning.

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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 a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as assessments of children's learning, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of what would constitute a safeguarding concern and how to report any concerns relating to children's welfare. She regularly reviews risk assessments and ensures that pet dogs are cared for and managed appropriately so that there is no risk to children. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and has benefitted from the support provided by quality improvement officers. She has considerably improved arrangements for assessing children's progress from the time they first start at the setting. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and development, and regularly shares information with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and carefully guides their learning. Children are encouraged to recognise colours and practise their counting skills in play activities. They demonstrate good coordination skills when filling and emptying buckets of sand and using tools. The childminder introduces age-appropriate mathematical language as they play. She knows children extremely well and plans flexibly so that experiences can be adapted to suit current needs and interests. For example, the childminder encourages children to explore and discuss the instruments in the doctor's kit in preparation for hospital visits. Children are confident, independent learners. They benefit from a well- organised environment where they can move inside and outside freely, choosing the toys they want to play with. Children's communication and language skills are well promoted. The childminder talks to children, explains what is happening, uses effective questioning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled with the childminder and separate easily from their parents. Good working relationships with parents help to ensure that information is exchanged daily and children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. Parents speak positively about the care their children receive and the support provided by the childminder. Children's self-esteem is supported through consistent praise and encouragement. They cooperate fully with the childminder and enjoy choosing reward stickers. The childminder provides healthy snacks, meals and drinks. She talks to children about the health benefits of different foods and uses food in a variety of activities. For example, children enjoy cutting fruit and making and tasting smoothie drinks. Children learn about the importance of following good hygiene routines and how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are enthusiastic, motivated learners. Children are very keen to join in with activities and play well together. Their independence and self-care skills are well promoted. Children enjoy choosing their own activities and feeding themselves at mealtimes. They are developing key skills in readiness for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310614 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1043615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Bootle, Merseyside. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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