Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 5 September 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's self-evaluation is highly accurate. She regularly reflects on her practice using feedback from parents and children. The childminder also considers the views of her assistant and other professionals, such as her local authority advisor. This has helped her to raise the quality of her provision to outstanding levels.  The childminder uses extremely effective approaches to engage children, taking meticulous account of their individual interests and needs when planning. She provides an extensive range of exciting activities and experiences which stimulates and engages children to learn.  The childminder forms highly accurate assessments of children's development. She monitors their progress precisely to identify any gaps in their learning swiftly. The childminder quickly puts strategies in place to help children catch up. They make excellent progress from their individual starting points.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder places the utmost priority on working extremely closely with parents and other professionals. This ensures that children receive the support they need to flourish. The childminder consistently shares information about children's learning with all those involved. This has an outstanding impact on their development.  Settling-in procedures are highly effective. Children have incredibly close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. These warm and very positive relationships clearly help children feel very safe and secure, supporting their well-being.

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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

 evaluate the impact of professional development on the quality of teaching and learning and target future training to maintain outstanding practice.

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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 working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly qualified childminder is committed to her professional development and constantly seeks to improve her practice. She completes detailed appraisals for her assistant. This ensures that the quality of teaching is consistently of a high standard. The childminder recognises the importance of continually reviewing the impact professional development has on children's learning. She plans to ensure that any training her assistant accesses positively contributes to maintaining the overall standard of the provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. Extensive procedures and risk assessments are in place to help keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's highly perceptive, sharply focused support means that all children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, make significant progress. There is a strong emphasis on promoting children's speech and language skills. The childminder uses sign language to encourage them to communicate. Very skilful questioning and repetition of words also contribute to helping children's language development. For example, children repeat new words and phrases during activities. They whoop with joy and shout out, 'Wibble, wobble' as they balance ice in a bowl. Children burst into a song as the childminder pours water from a height onto a tray. Younger children practise forming initial sounds. The childminder is close by to praise and encourage their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources, both indoors and outdoors. She promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children excitedly run around the garden, thoroughly enjoying the fresh air and exercise. They eat healthy, freshly prepared meals and follow well-established hygiene routines. For example, children wash their own hands after toileting and their faces after eating. Children use superb manners, behave incredibly well and are polite and respectful towards each other's similarities and differences. The childminder scrupulously promotes self-care practices. For example, children help to serve food at mealtimes. Younger children access drinks themselves when they are thirsty. The childminder takes children out on interesting trips into the community. They very enthusiastically talk about their recent experiences at a museum.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are immensely confident in new social situations. They make strong friendships and show high levels of self-esteem. Babies who are settling in greatly enjoy investigating their surroundings, managing their own risks carefully. They highly successfully negotiate the outdoor space as they eagerly explore. Children make independent choices in their play. They enthusiastically select the activities they are interested in and know to share and take turns. All children are inquisitive and extremely enthusiastic learners. They become deeply engrossed and remain focused for long periods during activities. They are very well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443467 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1060042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kirkby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4 and works with an assistant. She supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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