Childminder EY449455

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 8 January 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 is experienced and has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses a range of good teaching techniques to encourage children to talk, think, play and learn.  Children are well cared for. The childminder is caring and consistent with children. She has a clear focus in helping children to develop confidence, independence and an enjoyment of learning.  Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans activities that engage children and help them to develop in all areas of learning.  The childminder regularly shares summaries of children's achievements with parents to help keep them well informed about their child progress.  The childminder makes good use of her close links with the local authority and other childminders to help her to reflect on her practice.  Children are confident. They are active and make full use of the space and toys available.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use evaluation procedures consistently to develop a focused programme of professional development to help improve the already good teaching.  The childminder does not consistently plan highly challenging activities for children and help them make more-rapid progress in their learning.

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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 a more focused programme of professional development and build on the already good teaching  make even better use of information gained from observations and assessments and plan even more-challenging experiences to help children make-more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder observed individual children together and discussed their learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her observations and assessment of children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development at appropriate times. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises training on child protection issues. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures to help ensure that they are in line with current guidance. She has a clear understanding of what she would do if she had any concerns about a child. She conducts effective risk assessments for all activities and outings. Required records to support children's well-being and safety are well maintained and organised. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about each child's individual needs. She shares good quality information with parents to help them support children's learning at home. She has a secure understanding of working in partnership with other providers for the benefit of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully talks to children. She asks short simple questions that prompt them to think and share their thoughts. She encourages them to recall past events or retell stories they have enjoyed. Children eagerly explain what the wolf did next or what the pig's houses were made of. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children. For instance, she notices their interest in different shapes and colours. She shares their interest as she sings songs about shapes and talks about the colours they can see. She sensitively repeats words that children find difficult to say, such as yellow. Children demonstrate good listening skills and understanding as they follow simple instructions. The childminder models her thinking as she plays matching games with children. She runs her finger around different shapes, drawing attention to it and giving children time to think and match shapes and colours correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play well together. They receive clear and consistent messages of how to behave and stay safe. The childminder models good manners and explains why it is important to be kind. Children happily join in the childminder's fun and informative song about how to wash their hands correctly and why. They have a good attitude to healthy eating. The childminder encourages appropriate vocabulary as she describes the benefits of eating persimmons or bananas. Children demonstrate good cooperation and independence as they enjoy their fruit snack and help to tidy up after themselves. Children have good opportunities to practise their skills. They demonstrate persistence and concentration as they put on pirate clothes or dress and undress dolls in imaginative play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning given their individual starting points. They are developing good language skills. They relish initiating play, making choices and using their voices. They are developing good coordination as they move figures and small toys of different sizes and shapes. They are developing good physical skills and are willing and able to help with their personal needs. They learn about the wider world and their local community in planned activities and local trips to the library, museums and parks. Children are well equipped and prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449455 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1066044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Huyton, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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