Childminder EY453691

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 23 May 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

 Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder knows their individual personalities well and finds out what their interests are. She makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. The childminder uses the information gleaned from these to plan exciting activities and experiences that help to inspire them to learn.  The quality of teaching is generally very good. The well-qualified childminder uses a broad range of teaching skills that supports children's learning effectively. For example, she helps children to develop their confidence in speaking and listening. Children join in with reading favourite stories and are encouraged to express themselves and to share their own ideas.  Children settle well and form close bonds with the patient and sensitive childminder. They behave well and are learning to share and take turns with each other. The childminder is a positive role model. Children are encouraged to use good manners.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on the quality of the provision to help identify areas for improvement. Parents' and children's views are regularly sought and considered when making any changes that help benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused the programme of continuous professional development sharply enough to help to extend her skills and knowledge.  The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings that children attend to provide further continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities that help older children to understand how to solve simple problems to build even further on their good thinking 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

 extend the programme of professional development so that it is more sharply focused on raising the quality of teaching and practice to an even higher level  develop a more consistent shared approach to children's learning and share information about children's development with other settings that children attend  provide older children with even more chances to solve simple problems and extend their good thinking skills further.

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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 childminder strives to offer the best care for children. She provides a safe environment and teaches them to manage their own risks. For example, she clearly explains the reason why they must tidy away bricks that they have finished playing with. Children learn that they could hurt their feet if they were to tread on them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she were to have concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments, policies, procedures and safety checks are used well to help keep children safe whilst in the childminder's care. Children's ongoing development is monitored carefully to ensure that they continue to make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has implemented effective communication methods that engage all parents in their children's learning. Parents share information regularly about what their children can do at home. The childminder keeps them up to date with what their children are achieving on a daily basis. She provides ideas for parents to continue learning at home. Children delight in new discoveries, such as when they investigate a tray of sensory materials. The childminder encourages them to help her to prepare the activity. This contributes to children developing confidence in their own abilities. They have fun exploring a cornflour and water mixture. Older children write the letters from their name in the mixture. Younger children explore the change in texture as it dries on their hands. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, such as slippery, squish and slide. This helps to promote younger children's developing speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps to promote children's social development and awareness of the world they live in. For example, she takes them out into the community, such as to parks, where they enjoy fresh air and exercise. Children find out about how they have similar interests with other children at local playgroups. They learn about children who are different from themselves and to respect the culture of others. The childminder ensures that children benefit from nutritious meals and healthy snacks at regular intervals throughout the day. Children manage their self-care skills independently. For example, they negotiate the stairs carefully to use the toilet and know to wash their own hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident in new social situations. They interact well with adults and clearly convey their own views and requests. Children's needs are met very well which helps them to form high self-esteem. Older children enjoy participating in matching games. For example, they search for cards that display exactly the same pictures. Children count the cards they collect that are the same. They talk about colours and shapes as they play. Younger children name pictures of animals in books. All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453691 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1066342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Norris Green, Liverpool. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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