Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 22 April 2015

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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 is very passionate and driven. Overall, she strives to develop her own practice through links with other local childminders and children's centres. The childminder actively seeks feedback from parents and children to enhance her setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Regular and precise assessments of children's progress enable her to provide learning experiences which are suitably challenging for each child.  The childminder shares information about children's learning and development with their parents regularly. She encourages parents to become involved in children's learning. For example, she lets them borrow the books that children enjoy to read at home.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with the children. She is a positive and enthusiastic role model who children respond well to. Children feel safe and secure attending her setting.

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This provision is good

 Children are well supported to move on to their next stage of learning. They have positive attitudes towards challenges and have the key skills required to prepare them for the eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet engaging in specifically targeted professional development opportunities.  Sometimes, children's problem-solving skills are not effectively promoted as the childminder provides solutions too quickly.

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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 in focused professional development opportunities that enhance the quality of teaching further  focus on the ways that help children's problem-solving skills be supported more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to improve the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. Partnership working is well embedded in practice. The childminder makes good use of the information gathered from parents to extend children's experiences from home. A thorough knowledge and understanding of children's home lives enable the childminder to effectively promote their emotional well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure that any potential hazards have been identified and minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder improved the accuracy of her assessments. Individual planning for each child is focused on helping them to achieve their next steps in learning, through suitably challenging activities. The childminder monitors the range of activities provided to ensure that children have experiences across all areas of learning. For example, she encourages children to attempt activities, such as jigsaw puzzles, independently. This helps develop their small-muscle skills and awareness of shapes and patterns. Children's early literacy and communication skills are well promoted. They listen eagerly as the childminder reads familiar stories in animated tones. Children contribute, recalling details and talking about their favourite parts of the illustrations on each page. The childminder completes regular observations of what children can do and are interested in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They show a developing understanding of the rules and routines of the childminding setting. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to develop their social skills and a better understanding of the world around them. Children attend various different playgroups and are taken out to explore the local community. The childminder has created a welcoming learning environment within her home. She arranges resources in a way which enables children to access them independently. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of being healthy. Hygiene routines and other procedures are in place which minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children cooperate with personal hygiene routines well. The childminder explains these to children. She helps to prepare children for the next stage of their development, in using a potty or toilet, for example.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are developing confident communication skills and good social skills. Children enjoy being independent and doing things for themselves. They choose their own snacks and put on their own shoes as they prepare to go out for a picnic.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363233 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1050947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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