Childminder EY443245

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 17 October 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children she cares for exceptionally well. Their welfare and personal development are extremely important to her. The childminder demonstrates a very strong commitment to ensure that children gain the key skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.  Children form very strong bonds with the childminder and are extremely well settled. Their behaviour is exemplary. Children use superb manners and are immensely kind and considerate towards each other. They show enormous respect for each others' similarities and differences.  The childminder forms very positive partnerships with parents. She skilfully engages them in exchanging information about children's ongoing needs. The childminder ensures that these needs are constantly met.  Partnership with other providers is good. The childminder regularly shares a two-way flow of information with them about children's development. This ensures that a united

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This provision is good

approach is taken to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder makes regular observations of children. She identifies their individual next steps in learning and closely follows their interests. The childminder plans suitably challenging activities and children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully use all current information about children's learning to monitor their progress even more accurately.

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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

 strengthen the system for monitoring children's progress and focus more sharply on how current information about their learning can be better used.

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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, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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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 the various signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place which she uses well to help her keep children safe. She accesses regular training and implements new knowledge to help improve practice. For example, recent training has led to the childminder forming more-robust risk assessments of her home. She is now even more vigilant in ensuring that hazards are fully minimised. The childminder reflects well on her provision and considers the views of parents and children when making any changes. Parents comment that, 'They couldn't be happier with the care provided. Children are happy and safe with the childminder.'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a wealth of experience and knowledge of how children develop. She understands the importance of considering children's ages, skills and interests, in order to meet their individual needs. The childminder interacts alongside children, challenging their thinking and asking well-timed questions. She talks to children as they play, offering new words to help extend their vocabulary. Younger children copy and repeat words, such as splosh. Children investigate in water play outside and develop their mathematical skills. They discover how a sponge floats on water. The childminder encourages them to think and solve simple problems. For example, she asks them what object might sink. Children test out their ideas and watch how a stone sinks to the bottom of the tray. They tell the childminder the stone has sunk and it is heavy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have excellent opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. Meals are home- made and nutritious. Children have a thorough understanding of what foods are good for them. They independently use tongs to select fresh fruit and vegetables and are very eager to try out new tastes. Children frequently enjoy the fresh air and highly exciting outdoor learning experiences. For example, they delight in pond dipping and exploration of wildlife at a nearby nature reserve. Children swiftly become independent. They are prompted to manage their own care needs from an early age. For example, they put on their own coats, shoes and aprons. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They very carefully carry chairs and sit next to one another and look at books.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident in new social situations. They thoroughly enjoy engaging with adults in conversations. Children delight in experiences provided in the garden. They eagerly pour water into funnels and watch as it flows down guttering into buckets below. Children talk about how items are too big to fit through downspouts. Older children kindly help younger children to join in. They work well together as a team. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They make very good progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443245 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1060029 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Halewood, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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