Childminder EY349115

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 17 July 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that planning for children's progress is based precisely enough on their individual development and what they need to learn next. Children are not effectively challenged during activities so that they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not always extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills through both planned and spontaneous activities.  Hygiene practices are not always consistently embedded. This means that children are not always effectively supported to develop their understanding of being healthy.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's home is warm and welcoming with a good range of resources for children to independently select.  The childminder is caring and children are happy and enjoy the time they spend in her home. She is a good role model and children are confident in her care.  The childminder provides children with a range of activities that generally promotes all areas of learning. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners.  Overall, the childminder undertakes some self-evaluative practice. The views of parents are gained through questionnaires and she has identified future priorities to further improve her provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that planning is based on children's individual needs and what they need to learn next and provide challenging activities across all areas of learning that help them to make good progress. 01/12/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make the most of opportunities that extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills  deepen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices and how these contribute to their good health.

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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 requires improvement

The childminder has a limited understanding of her role in implementing the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not plan challenging activities based on children's individual needs and next steps in learning that help them make good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She is fully aware of what action to take if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is qualified and attends mandatory training which help to promote the safety and welfare of children in her care. The childminder works in a positive way with parents. She shares regular updates of children's progress with them to help them support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder generally interacts well with children and introduces some new words which helps to promote communication and language skills. However, during some activities, the childminder does not always use opportunities to extend children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills further. Children have access to a variety of activities throughout the day. They enjoy completing jigsaw puzzles and they learn to group different colours together. This helps children to develop an early understanding of mathematics. The childminder encourages children to become active members of their local community. Children show interest in aspects of their natural world and enjoy walks to places of interest, such as the local park. They develop a suitable understanding of differences in society and take part in activities based on festivals and celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are emotionally secure and are happy in the childminder's care. They develop close attachments to the childminder and they confidently approach her for affection. Children behave well and assist the childminder with simple tasks, such as tidying toys away. The childminder provides healthy foods for children at snack time. However, the childminder's hygiene practices during these times are not consistently implemented. For example, children are not always encouraged to wash their hands before they access snack. Children's understanding of being healthy is not well supported as the childminder does not explain why this is important to their development.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress in their learning and development. However, they do enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing some of the basic skills they will need in preparation for the next stage in their learning. For example, children independently choose resources and can put their own coats on to go outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349115 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1044285 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Woolton, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday and Thursday except 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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