Childminder EY479269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 a good understanding of how children learn. She has high expectations of what they can achieve. This motivates children and supports their self- confidence.  Children respond well to the childminder's positive and calm demeanour. They have a clear understanding of how to behave kindly and respectfully to others.  Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. They follow hygiene routines and engage in regular physical exercise.  The childminder provides effective support to help children feel emotionally prepared to attend a new setting. As a result, children are excited to talk about their 'new school'.  The childminder oversees the range of activities provided to children well. She effectively monitors and promotes children's development across all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet make the best possible use of professional development to improve the overall quality of her practice.  The childminder does not fully plan focused activities in a meticulous way to ensure that all opportunities for learning are maximised.

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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

 continue to engage in targeted professional development and build on existing knowledge and skills  enhance teaching skills that help engage children even further in focused activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents to consider their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and evidence of her qualifications and suitability.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, to assess the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She uses thorough risk assessment processes to identify and minimise hazards at the premises or when out in the local community. Children are also encouraged to become involved in this process, which heightens their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder works well in partnership with others, such as her co-childminder. She builds positive working relationships with parents and makes good use of opportunities to gather and share information. Parents comment that they feel very well informed about their children's daily activities and development. The childminder actively seeks the opinions of parents and children to help form her plans for the future development of the setting. Children feel valued as their opinions are listened to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is suitably qualified for her role. She knows what children are interested in and can already do. The childminder uses thorough observation and assessment processes to effectively identify how she can support children's progress. Overall, she plans a range of activities that children find interesting and exciting. For example, the childminder helps children to learn more about the world around them. They go hunting for different animals in the outdoor area and talk about their similarities and differences. Children match pictures or identify specific animals, for example, those who have long tongues or a horn. The childminder uses questioning well. Children think about what they can see and answer questions using expressive language. The childminder role models and extends children's vocabulary. She encourages their early literacy skills in imaginative ways. Children enjoy completing tally charts on small clipboards, for example.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They seek her out to join in with their play. Children have good social skills and interact well. They can wait patiently and take turns with others. The learning environment is well organised and resourced. Children are actively encouraged to make independent choices and use spaces as they wish. For example, children enjoy pretending to go to sleep alongside their dolls in a cosy den area. The childminder gathers meaningful information about children's preferences and routines from parents, which is consistently updated. Children manage their own self-care routines. With encouragement, they are willing to try new or challenging tasks. The childminder uses praise effectively to support children's motivation and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They have good social skills and are confident to try new things. Children are independent and have opportunities to make decisions and choices. They can concentrate and listen to others. Children are developing the key skills which help to prepare them for their next stage in learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479269 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 985771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Roby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder and 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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Telephone number

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