Childminder EY452441

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2016 18 April 2013

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. Her provision is well organised, well resourced and efficiently managed. The childminder helps to keep children safe, secure and happy.  Teaching is very good. The childminder interacts well with children, whose learning is well planned for. She engages children through a range of interesting and imaginative activities.  The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to accurately identify children's current stage of development. She helps children to make good progress in each area of learning.  The childminder interacts very sensitively and actively consults with children to involve them in the running of the provision. Children feel responsible, independent and respected. They behave very well.  The childminder uses inventive and imaginative strategies to help children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best possible use of opportunities to help children learn more about the diversity of the world around them.  The childminder does not always support children's understanding about how they can keep themselves safe.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 sharpen the focus on how children can be supported to learn more about different cultures and diversity  make more effective use of opportunities to promote children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications. The inspector also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and passionate about her role. She has developed her knowledge and skills well since her last inspection, obtaining a recognised childcare qualification. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching children receive. The childminder maintains close links with her local authority for further support. The childminder's self-evaluation is accurate and she has ambitious plans for future development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She is confident in following her policies and procedures, in order to keep children safe from harm. The childminder's home is welcoming and secure. She uses risk assessments to effectively minimise potential risks. Parents are consistently involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder has developed positive working relationships and

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

information sharing practices with other local settings.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's learning and development are very well supported. The childminder is creative, enthusiastic and engaging. Children respond extremely well to planned activities which are well organised and imaginative. They follow recipes to make food during pretend play. Children count out how many measures of each ingredient they will need. They choose to add water to the mixture and explore with interest how this changes. The childminder consistently encourages children to follow their own interests. Children remain engaged in activities for prolonged periods of time as a result. They enjoy developing their physical skills in the outdoor area. Children climb, swing and search for numbered objects. The childminder uses questions to develop children's thinking and speaking skills. Children are developing the ability to solve problems independently.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have strong, secure relationships with her. The childminder gathers detailed information about children when they first begin attending and makes good use of this to help them settle in. She maintains a proactive two-way flow of communication with parents to provide continuity of care for children. Children are actively encouraged to make suggestions of activities and voice their opinions. The childminder uses praise extremely well to promote children's self- esteem. Children are keen to explore the good range of resources on offer. The childminder has thoughtfully planned and arranged the provision to help children make choices and play with resources where they would like to. For example, younger children choose to stand up at the table while making marks rather than sitting on a chair.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident, motivated and engaged. Children are independent in managing their own hygiene needs and making decisions. They help with tasks and routines. After messy play, for example, children help to sweep the floor and wipe the table. Children are developing a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY452441 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1066247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rainhill, Prescott. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5