Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2016 7 March 2016

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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 has successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she now holds a current first-aid qualification.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They are kept well informed about the progress their children make and are given effective strategies for promoting the learning at home. Parents comment positively about the, 'Brilliant' relationships they have formed with the childminder.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children and has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. She uses this information well to plan enjoyable experiences to support their future development. Children make good progress.  Children form strong relationships with each other and the childminder. They confidently move around the home selecting the toys they want to play with. Children use good manners and behave well. They show consideration for each other's feelings

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This provision is good

and know how to share and take turns.  The childminder takes children out into the community to help them learn about the wider world. She promotes children's understanding of the lives of others by pointing out similarities and differences. They are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations with one another, such as talking about their recent holiday experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of available professional development opportunities to further develop her practice.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to use the correct pronunciation of words.

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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

 engage more effectively in available professional development opportunities to continually increase knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  enhance teaching skills that help children to use the correct pronunciation of words and further support their good speaking skills.

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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 childminder's suitability, training certificates, and 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments for her premises and for outings. She has a good range of policies and procedures in place which she uses well. This helps her to support the safety of children. The childminder reflects well on her practice and considers the views of parents and children when making any changes. She checks the progress children make during their time in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children very well. She provides interesting activities for them, following their interests closely. Children thoroughly enjoy playing and exploring with play dough. They experiment with a range of tools and equipment. For example, children use rollers and make different marks, such as zig zags and circles. The childminder helps to promote their imaginative skills. Children pretend to make pancakes and sausage rolls. They enthusiastically participate in a planned activity. The childminder helps to promote children's memory and observational skills. For example, they successfully find and match up healthy foods displayed on tiles to the correct picture of a lunchbox. Children are motivated and eager to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported well to develop their understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. They are given daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden. The childminder provides water and fruit for children at snack times. Children freely choose to play from the good range of toys and resources that is available to them. This helps to promote their growing independence skills. Children learn to manage their own risks during self-care practices. For example, they carefully use a step stool to wash their hands at the sink after toileting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a strong sense of belonging and eagerly explore the environment with interest. Children demonstrate that they are self-assured in new social situations. They are enthusiastic communicators and enjoy the childminder's valuable interactions. Children are developing the skills needed for their next stage in learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322279 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1058151 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Anfield, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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