Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2016 18 March 2016

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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 worked hard to address the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. She has high expectations of herself and has succeeded in significantly improving aspects of her provision. The childminder has successfully raised the quality of her practice to a good level.  The childminder's home is safe, warm and welcoming. She completes thorough risk assessments for her premises and for any outings. She uses her detailed policies and procedures well. Children's safety and welfare are effectively promoted.  The childminder is a good role model and children respond very well to her praise, encouragement and reassurance. She provides them with clear and simple, age- appropriate explanations when minor disagreements occur and helps them to understand the expectations. Children behave well.  The childminder makes good observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information well to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder

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This provision is good

effectively follows and extends their individual interests and learning. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children do not have sufficient time to respond to questions to further promote their good thinking skills.  At times, the childminder does not fully seize opportunities to promote children's understanding of counting during play and activities.

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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 questioning skills further and allow enough time for children to think and form their own responses to the questions they are asked  focus even more closely on promoting children's developing awareness of counting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises and discussed any changes to household members.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection, viewed written feedback parents had provided and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. Overall, she reflects well on her practice and is aware of her strengths and areas for development. She considers the views of parents and children when planning any changes. The childminder has accessed training and sought advice from other professionals as part of her drive to improve. Parents comment on their high regard for the childminder. They describe her as brilliant, and say that they would, 'Highly recommend her services to other prospective parents'. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of the statutory requirements. For example, the childminder knows to notify Ofsted of any significant events or changes that may impact on the welfare of children in her care. She also

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

completes risk assessments to promote children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder gets to know children in her care well. She finds out about their starting points on entry to the setting. Parents contribute to their children's learning in various ways, such as through verbal and written feedback. The childminder works closely with parents and provides strategies to help them to continue children's learning at home. This joint approach helps to provide ongoing continuity of learning and care. Children explore, investigate and become deeply engaged during planned activities. For example, they use a range of tools and equipment to manipulate dough and help develop their physical skills. They roll dough into shapes. The childminder encourages them to identify colours and animal shapes that they create. She supports children's self-esteem as she praises their efforts and effectively encourages their positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and loving relationships with the childminder. They freely and independently choose from the good range of toys and resources available. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy helping to prepare fresh fruit at snack time and choose from milk or water to drink. They are supported well with their self-care skills, such as washing their hands before eating and after toileting. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy the fresh air in the garden and practise their physical skills. The childminder takes children out to local playgroups. This helps them to develop good social skills and promote their knowledge and understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy the childminder's valuable interactions and are beginning to develop self- assurance in new social situations. They learn how to keep themselves safe, such as from trip hazards. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their environment as they help to tidy away their resources. They are learning how to be kind to one other, share and take turns. Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age. They are developing the skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303575 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1044903 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Kirkby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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