Childminder EY457494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 9 June 2016

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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 works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She shares relevant information about what children do at her setting and gathers information from other settings that children attend.  The childminder has implemented precise monitoring systems. She monitors the range of activities provided well, to ensure that children develop across all areas. The childminder knows how to secure additional support for any child who requires it.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with the children, which supports their emotional well-being. She gets to know children well from when they first begin attending. She has devised effective systems to support children as they settle in or prepare to move on to school.  The childminder is very sensitive in her interactions with the children and responsive to their individual needs. She knows their routines and follows these, which helps the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet reflect sharply enough on the quality of her own practice to identify ways to further improve her teaching skills through professional development.  The childminder does not always fully consider children's individual interests when providing focused activities.

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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

 sharpen the focus on evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and establish ways to develop teaching skills and raise this to an outstanding level  make better use of what is known about children's existing interests during focused activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback to take account of their views.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form, policies and children's records.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. Since her last inspection, she has begun to engage in self-evaluation. This has enabled her to identify some key areas of weakness and address these effectively. All actions from her previous inspection have been met. She has high expectations for what she can achieve and has devised systems to gather the views of parents and children to develop her self-evaluation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of how to identify indicators of abuse and who these should be reported to, in order to keep children safe from harm. She has devised and implemented robust monitoring procedures to oversee children's attendance and their health and welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of how she can help to prevent children from engaging in activities which may expose them to significant harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is suitably qualified and experienced. Teaching is good. The childminder conducts regular observations of children and uses these to inform the range of activities provided. She has a good understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder interacts sensitively with the children, at their own level. Children enjoy listening to her read stories. She reads in animated tones, which maintains children's interest. The childminder checks children's understanding by using questioning effectively, ensuring that children have time to think about and respond to her questions. She makes good use of opportunities to help children learn about the world around them. The childminder provides a range of activities which reflect different cultural celebrations, for example. Children begin to make connections between different events and celebrations around the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well by gathering meaningful information from parents about what children like and need. Children settle well and quickly learn routines and expectations for behaviour. The childminder models kind behaviour which young children copy. For example, they help to tidy up when the childminder begins to sing the 'tidying up' song. Her use of praise helps to develop children's self-esteem. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They request tissues from the childminder, to blow their own noses. The childminder supplies children with fresh fruit for snacks which they help to prepare. They go on regular outings in the local community to exercise. Children have a range of other opportunities to develop their independence within the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making typical progress from their individual starting points. They are independent and well-behaved. The children learn to take turns and develop good social skills. They listen to adults well and are confident communicators. Children can follow instructions and routines. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457494 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1054225 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 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and works from the home of her co-childminder in Walton, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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