Childminder EY444066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 13 September 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 is warm and welcoming and she communicates well with children and parents to help build strong relationships. This helps to promote children's sense of security and promotes their emotional well-being. Children are at ease and very settled in her care.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of each child to plan experiences that interest and challenge them. Each child has fun play experiences that motivate them to learn.  The childminder is suitably qualified and experienced. Her teaching is good. She has a very secure understanding of how differing play and activities promote children's learning and development. The childminder is particularly adept at using daily routines, such as walking to and from school to effectively engage and extend aspects of children's literacy and mathematical development.  The childminder is a very positive role model for children. She has high expectations of

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This provision is good

how children should behave and interact with each other and those they meet. Children are very responsive to the childminder's good example. For instance, children greet the crossing attendant enthusiastically and politely. Without being prompted, they thank the attendant for his help.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored fully the ways to help children to reflect on the similarities and differences between people, families and communities beyond their own.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not yet include a sharp focus on how any identified plans for the future will be achieved to assist her to raise all areas of practice to the highest possible level.

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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

 extend the experiences provided to help children strengthen their developing understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own  develop the way in which self-evaluation and reflection are used to help identify areas for further improvement and make specific plans to help achieve them.

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Inspection activities

 Prior to the inspection, the inspector viewed the childminder's last report. During the inspection, the inspector held several informal discussions, exploring her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home and garden used for childminding purposes. He also walked with the childminder on a trip to collect children from school.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily routines. He assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during inspection. He looked at children's registration records and planning documentation. He also checked evidence of the qualifications and the suitability of those present in the home.  The inspector checked the arrangements for first-aid trained adults and their deployment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety very well. For example, she has considered the safest routes when escorting children to and from school. Children learn how to protect themselves as the childminder robustly reinforces good road safety procedures. The childminder maintains a clean and well-organised home that promotes children's health and well-being. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the potential indicators of abuse, and the procedures she must follow to report any concerns about a child at risk. She has maintained links with the local authority. She also participates in a local childcare network hub and has undertaken some training to improve her teaching and skills. Generally, she understands the benefits of undertaking regular evaluations of her service. Assessment and tracking systems are suitable and enable the childminder to monitor the breadth of activities offered and children's progress in their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Even though children in the early years only attend for short periods of time, the childminder, overall, demonstrates she recognises the importance of promoting their learning. She incorporates playful learning into every available moment. For example, while walking from school, she encourages children to engage in games of spotting and counting yellow cars. They look for vehicles from a national haulage firm to identify the name of the vehicle written on its cab door. This helps older children practise their reading and helps younger children understand that print carries meaning. Children enjoy their play while in the childminder's home, because they are consulted about what they may like to play with. They delight in using their imagination as they create favourite foods out of coloured play dough. The childminder observes children and seeks information from parents and other settings to help her plan to consolidate their learning. For instance, she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

uses the children's choice of play dough to help strengthen their letter recognition. The children enjoy forming letters from their name out of the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to keep parents informed about their child's care and development, including any emerging health needs she has noticed. Children are happy, behave well and play nicely with each other. The snacks and meals provided are home made and provide children with a suitable balance of nutrients, textures and tastes. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily, including play in the garden. They are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder talks with them about the benefits of the food they eat and the importance of washing hands after contact with the dog.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are gaining confidence and demonstrate a willingness to try things out or test their own ideas. Children share well and are developing good social skills. They are eager participants in games and learning. Children are making good progress and developing key skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444066 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1037147 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Birkdale area of Southport, Merseyside. She operates term time, offering a before- and after-school service from 8am to 8.45am and 3.10pm to 6pm. Monday to Friday.

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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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