Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 22 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 is committed to improving her practice. She has successfully addressed all the required improvements since her previous inspection.  The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid qualification. Her home is secure and she makes daily checks of the environment to minimise or remove any potential risk to children's safety. The childminder also records all children's attendance. This helps her to effectively support their welfare.  The childminder makes regular observations of children. She has daily discussions with parents to find out what their children enjoy and can do at home. The childminder uses this information well to plan suitably challenging activities that help promote learning. She closely follows children's individual interests and they make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She offers home visits to get to know

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This provision is good

children and closely meets their emotional needs. They demonstrate a close bond and strong attachment to the childminder, who treats them with kindness and consideration. Children behave well.  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 approach is taken to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for professional development are not yet very highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and practice to outstanding levels.  The childminder does not fully make the most of her tracking systems to ensure that she accurately identifies any areas where a child may benefit from extra support.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely and improve the good quality of teaching and practice to even higher levels  refine the ways in which children's progress is monitored and tracked to aid the sharper identification of any emerging gaps or acceleration in their learning and development.

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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, 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 is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place. She uses these well to help keep children safe. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are encouraged to form their own house rules. Children know not to jump on the furniture in case they fall off. The childminder, generally, uses her self-evaluation effectively. She sets precise goals for improvement to help raise the quality of her provision. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. They enjoy playing independently and freely choose from the range of resources available to them. Children become engrossed in activities based on their individual interests. For example, they complete jigsaws, manipulating the pieces skilfully into the correct positions. The childminder is close by to help follow their interests further. She provides more- challenging puzzles that help encourage children to think even more deeply. Children enjoy solving logical problems. They eagerly fit shapes of various sizes into a box. Children think deeply and find solutions. They work out which formation is correct so that all the shapes fit exactly in the box without any gaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children regularly enjoy playing in her garden. They have opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air and exercise. The childminder encourages children to try out new tastes and teaches them the importance of eating fresh fruit and vegetables. Children manage their self-care skills well. They know to wash their hands after toileting and before eating. The childminder takes children out into the community, such as to the farm, local park and toddler groups. This helps them to learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They show a good level of interest in what is provided. Children become deeply engaged in imaginary play, such as when pretending to fly a rocket around the room. They enjoy practising their early writing skills and take pride in their own work. Children are confident communicators who are keen to engage others in discussions, sharing information about their families. They are gaining the key skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466966 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1058557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Aigburth, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides occasional care at the weekend.

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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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