Whitley, Nichola Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 8 July 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to ensure all the relevant suitability checks have been completed for all adults living on the premises.  The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development to help enhance her knowledge and teaching skills further.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to become aware of people from other cultures and learn about differences in society.

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It has the following strengths

 Since the last inspection the childminder has made some positive changes to her practice. She has identified some future improvements and addressed the previous actions and recommendations.  Children are provided with good opportunities to learn about the natural world and develop their investigative skills.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment and children have access to a wide range of high-quality resources. They are encouraged to direct their own learning and select toys and equipment independently.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and shares learning records with parents. She provides ideas and resource packs to help extend children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted are provided with the necessary information to enable them to carry out suitability checks for anyone aged 16 years living on the premises. 31/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 establish a focused programme of professional development that helps develop existing knowledge and enhance teaching skills further  provide more opportunities for children to learn about a range of cultures and become aware of similarities and differences in society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with all the information required to complete full suitability checks on one of the adults living in the property. This demonstrates a lack of understanding of the statutory requirements. The childminder is now aware of what action needs to be taken in order to address this in a timely manner. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an adequate understanding of child protection procedures and how to promote children's safety. She ensures her home is safe and completes regular risk assessments to help minimise any hazards. The childminder has sought advice from the local authority improvement officer to help improve aspects of her practice. She has enhanced learning opportunities available outside and ensures children have daily access to the outdoors. However, she has not yet focused professional development opportunities on improving the quality of her teaching further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She completes regular observations of children's learning and monitors their progress. Good systems are in place to share information with parents. The childminder provides parents with regular progress summaries and discusses how next steps can be supported at home. She shares a range of story bags to help promote children's early literacy and reading skills. Children enjoy taking part in a range of planned and self-chosen activities. They spend long periods of time engaged in activities and play outdoors. Children investigate ice and water using their senses and explore natural objects, such as leaves and flowers. The childminder supports children's developing communication, and models language and asks simple questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has not ensured that all adults living at the property have had the relevant suitability checks completed by Ofsted. The impact on children's safety is not significant because the childminder confirms her son is never left unsupervised with the children. Children have established warm and caring relationships with the childminder and this helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder is a good role model. She uses positive praise well and encourages children to develop friendships with each other. Children behave well and show a good understanding of the rules and boundaries. The childminder takes children on trips to the local park and to visit places of interest. She promotes healthy lifestyles and provides opportunities for children to be physically active. However, they have fewer opportunities to learn about cultures and diversity in society.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress in their learning and are supported to develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning. Younger children are supported to develop confidence and curiosity. They actively explore the environment and use their developing language skills to make requests. Older children develop an interest in literacy, making marks and numbers. Positive relationships with the local primary school help to provide continuity and prepare children emotionally for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318133 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1051151 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Prescot area of Knowsley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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