Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2016 15 January 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 has worked hard since her last inspection to evaluate her provision and improve the quality of her practice to a good level.  The childminder's home is a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children follow their own interests and freely access the good range of available resources.  The childminder makes detailed observations and assessments of children's learning. She checks the progress children make regularly and plans for what they need to learn next. The childminder follows and extends children's individual interests effectively. Activities and experiences provided motivate children and they make good progress.  The childminder has a strong drive to continue her professional development. For example, she accesses regular training. The childminder has also recently been observing other professionals at a nearby setting to help expand her knowledge.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. Parents share important

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This provision is good

information with each other about what children know and can do. This collaborative approach helps promote children's learning both in the setting and at home.  Children have many opportunities to explore the local community. For example, they take part in frequent outings, enjoy physical activity at the park and visit playgroups. This helps children to develop friendships and learn about the lives of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, children do not have sufficient time to respond to questions to further promote their good thinking skills.  Sometimes, the childminder does not fully seize opportunities that help promote children to use their good imagination skills.

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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

 allow children enough time to think and form their responses to the questions they are asked  provide even more opportunities for children to further develop their good imagination skills.

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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 knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home, garden and on outings. She uses her policies and procedures well and children's safety and welfare are effectively promoted throughout the setting. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when planning any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder plans activities that enthuse children and keep them interested for prolonged periods of time. She skilfully adds additional resources that help to keep them engaged in learning. For example, children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts during a sensory activity with rice in a large tray. Children enthusiastically fill and empty various sized containers with coloured scoops. They tell the childminder that their containers are full. Children count the scoops of rice they need to fill the containers. The childminder extends the activity further. She encourages children to bury coloured pom-poms. Younger children learn new colours. They eagerly shout out the word blue as they show the childminder a blue pom-pom they have found. Children are deeply engrossed in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the childminder's care. She offers flexible settling-in sessions that closely meet their emotional needs. The childminder gets to know children well and is very warm and caring with them. Children form strong attachments with her. The childminder consistently offers lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children are very well behaved and use good manners. They learn about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with a variety of freshly prepared meals and snacks. Children wash their hands independently before meals and after toileting. This helps them to develop good hygiene practices. Children have a good understanding of being healthy. They enthusiastically tell the childminder that they are strong.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are encouraged to manage their own risks. For example, children eagerly help to tidy up toys after they have finished playing with them to help prevent accidents. Children are enthusiastic, demonstrate a good attitude to learning and engage well in activities. They are kind and respectful of one other, share and take turns. Children are confident communicators who are keen to engage others in discussions, sharing information about their families. They show good levels of interest in what is provided. Children practise writing their own names. This helps them to develop their early literacy skills. They are acquiring the skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415879 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1044804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Mossley Hill, Liverpool. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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