Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 21 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

 The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She keeps them well informed of the activities that their children are involved in and the progress they are making. Clear starting points are established. Information about what children know and can already do is gathered from parents when children begin their placement.  The childminder makes very regular observations and assessments of children's development. She uses this information well to plan activities and experiences that are tailored to children's individual interests and future learning. Children make good progress.  Children learn to share and to take turns with resources. The childminder is a positive role model and rewards good behaviour and achievements regularly. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.  Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. They form a warm bond with the childminder and friendly relationships with their peers. Children engage visitors in their

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This provision is good

play confidently. This shows that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder reflects well and has a clear vision for developing her future practice. Children and parents are encouraged to regularly contribute their views. The childminder acts on these to make changes that benefit children, such as purchasing extra resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses chances to help develop children's good understanding of counting during activities.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage younger children to develop their good speaking skills further.

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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

 develop teaching skills and provide even more chances for children that further extend their good understanding of counting  enhance opportunities for younger children to further develop their good speaking skills to an even higher level.

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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 spoke to some parents during the inspection, viewed written feedback parents had provided and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her training and networking well to develop her skills and improve her provision. She monitors children's individual development carefully and looks to close any gaps as quickly as possible with targeted learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. Policies and procedures are used 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She finds out about the different ways they like to learn through her observations of them. For example, she provides children with resources that have spinning components, such as wheels. This helps children who prefer to play with things that rotate, to explore, experiment and build on their learning. The childminder sensitively plays alongside children. She models actions and helps them to develop their creative skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to shake musical instruments enthusiastically. They enjoy creating a range of musical sounds and practise making movements to songs and rhymes. Babies enjoy banging a xylophone with sticks and clap when they are praised for their achievements. Young children experiment with flutes and enjoy discovering the different sounds they make. They are motivated and eager to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they are encouraged to tidy away toys after they have finished playing to avoid trip hazards. Children wash their hands before eating and choose what they would like for snacks from the healthy options provided. This contributes to their growing understanding of good health and hygiene practices. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as during trips to the local park. The childminder teaches them about people in their community and beyond their own family. For instance, she takes children out regularly to music groups. This helps to support their social skills. The childminder takes children on exciting outings, such as to see the Queen to celebrate her 90th birthday. This helps them to gain an understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make independent choices about their play and select from the good and varied range of resources available. Children learn to manage their personal care needs, relative to their capabilities and ages. For example, babies learn to feed themselves and hold their own cups. They enjoy pressing buttons on toys that make sounds and they discover cause and effect. Young children wave scarves in the air enthusiastically, practising their physical skills. They enjoy looking at books of their choice and point to pictures and name objects they see on the pages. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their development and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340495 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1064918 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Huyton, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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