Scott, Heather Erin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 19 February 2013

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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 made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has fully evaluated her provision and has taken appropriate steps to address the previous actions and recommendations.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how young children learn. Children are very interested and engaged in their play for periods of time.  The childminder has plentiful resources that she uses to promote children's learning. Children have the time and opportunity to explore and express their own ideas as they are able to self-select the resources to direct their own play.  Children are happy, confident and settled. They form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Children are offered lots of praise and encouragement, which builds their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder works in very close partnership with parents. These partnerships

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This provision is good

effectively promote consistency in care and education which meets all children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The arrangements for professional development for the childminder and her assistant do not focus well enough on opportunities for them to improve on their teaching skills.  Occasionally, planned adult-led activities are not well adapted to suit younger children. This means that their learning is not always best promoted during these times.

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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

 extend the arrangements for professional development to provide further opportunities to raise the quality of teaching so that children make the best possible progress in their learning  review the organisation and planning of adult-led activities to further promote younger children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family and looked at a selection of policies including safeguarding and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to offering good quality provision for children and their parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed all necessary safeguarding training. They fully understand the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's safety and welfare. In addition, the childminder conducts regular risk assessments so she can ensure that a safe environment is maintained for children. The childminder holds discussions with her assistant about her performance and responsibilities within the setting. This ensures there is a collaborative and consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder effectively tracks the progress that all children are making and is able to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided by the childminder and her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She uses observations of children's learning effectively to identify and plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware that children arrive at the setting keen and motivated to learn. They are well prepared and provide a range of stimulating activities to help all children to make good progress. For example, the childminder and her assistant talk to the children about the changes in autumn and encourage them to find different objects in the garden, such as leaves and conkers. The childminder contributes to promoting children's communication and language skills well. She ensures that her interactions with children are pitched at their level and that she constantly models language and introduces new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed, happy and confident in this warm and friendly setting. They demonstrate trusting relationships with the kind and caring childminder and her assistant. Children behave well when they are in the childminder's care. She gives clear and consistent messages to them regarding her expectations for behaviour. Children help tidy away toys and learn how to care for the play equipment. Children use a wide range of resources to promote their physical skills. They are provided with opportunities for exercise and fresh air and benefit from planned visits to local toddler groups. This helps children to extend their social skills and build on their personal and emotional development. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines and the provision of healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are beginning to develop positive attitudes towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. Children understand simple mathematics as they compare different sizes of objects. They listen to others and focus well as they follow simple instructions. Children learn to become increasingly independent as they dress and feed themselves. They are well equipped with the skills they need for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411477 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1042707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Southport. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband who is her assistant. 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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