Childminder 310552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 20 May 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. For example, children's information records are now held securely.  Children enjoy trips into the community, such as to museums, parks, nature reserves and play centres. The childminder provides opportunities for them to develop an awareness of different countries and cultures from around the world. Children are supported to recognise similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder gets to know children well. She effectively follows and extends their individual interests. The childminder plans meaningful experiences that inspire and engage children to learn. Children make good progress from when they first start in the setting.  Partnerships with parents are good. Two-way information is shared and parents are kept well informed of their child's development. The childminder provides strategies for

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This provision is good

parents to continue children's learning at home.  The childminder has accessed an array of training to help improve the quality of the provision. She reflects well on her practice to help identify her strengths and areas that she would like to develop further. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making any changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 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.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to use the correct pronunciation of words.

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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

 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  enhance teaching skills that help children to use the correct pronunciation of words and further support their good speaking 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 indoors and in the garden 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 various signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a good knowledge of how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder's home is safe, warm and welcoming. She completes thorough risk assessments for her premises and for outings. The childminder uses her detailed policies and procedures well and these are shared with parents. The childminder has good systems in place to record complaints. Parents are well informed of this process and clear about the procedure. Children's well-being is effectively promoted. Partnerships with other providers are good. Information about children's development is shared regularly. This ensures that a united approach is taken to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully engages children of different ages in planned activities. For example, babies enjoy joining in with rhymes and actions. They interact with the childminder and use their newly found voices to babble and express their enjoyment. Babies clap their hands and wave their arms with excitement. Older children develop their mathematical skills. For instance, they participate in number rhymes and use their fingers to count. The childminder encourages them to solve simple problems. Children take one away and calculate how many fingers are left. They are motivated and keen to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and is kind, calm and nurturing. Children behave well and use good manners. They show consideration for each other's feelings and know to share and take turns. Children are happy and secure. They share positive relationships with the affectionate childminder, whom they approach for cuddles and reassurance. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children know to keep themselves safe during physical play. For example, they learn to ride a bicycle without stabilisers. Children tell the childminder that they must hold on tight. They tell her, 'I must be big and brave' and ride around the garden showing pride in their achievements. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children wash their hands independently before they enjoy eating fresh fruit for snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic, demonstrate a good attitude to learning and engage well in activities. They are confident communicators, who are keen to involve others in discussion. For example, children explain the rules of an activity to adults. They engage adults in a game of skittles and thoroughly enjoy the positive interaction. Children count how many skittles they knock down. They practise writing their own names, for example, on a blackboard in the garden. 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 310552 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1058114 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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