Childminder EY501683

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is very good. The childminder monitors children's development closely. Her frequent observations and detailed assessments clearly illustrate children's good progress. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of each child's level of ability and plans interesting learning experiences. These help to extend children's skills further.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly exchanges detailed information about children's learning and achievements in a variety of ways. Parents are kept well informed about their children's development and how they can continue to support their child's learning at home.  Children's health and well-being are promoted well. For example, they eat healthy, freshly prepared meals, enjoy lots of fresh air and physical exercise and follow good hygiene routines.  The childminder takes children out on interesting trips into the community, such as to

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This provision is good

the farm and museums. This helps children to learn about the wider world.  The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She reflects well on the quality of the provision and aims to ensure that she offers a high standard of care for children. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children to help continually improve the service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings that children attend to provide further continuity 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

 strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and ensure that information is shared consistently about their learning and development.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and 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 the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views. She also 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 highly qualified childminder is very well organised and her record- keeping is efficient. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect. She keeps her knowledge up to date, including recent changes to safeguarding matters, and has systems in place to act swiftly on any concerns. The childminder is vigilant in ensuring children's safety and welfare. Detailed policies and procedures are in place and are used well. The childminder manages risks in her home and on outings thoroughly. These help her to keep children safe at all times. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. For example, they comment that she, 'Takes excellent care of my child' and, 'We have been absolutely thrilled with the childcare provided'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the importance of considering children's ages, skills and interests, in order to meet their individual learning needs. She promotes children's communication skills very well. Well-timed questions and purposeful interactions encourage children of different ages to learn during a planned activity. For example, older children are encouraged to talk about the pictures that they see in a storybook. This helps to promote their thinking and speaking skills. Babies hide under see-through material and are encouraged to play peek-a-boo. They smile broadly and gurgle a response to the childminder's interactions. Babies enjoy the feel of the soft material against their skin. This helps them to understand the world around them and to promote their sensory development. Children of all ages are engaged and motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children, including babies who are settling in, form secure emotional bonds with the childminder. They flourish in response to her very warm, caring and very sensitive interactions. Babies and children are happy and settle quickly. The childminder is a very good role model. Children behave very well. They are kind, caring and very respectful of each other. For example, older children find toys for babies to play with. They kindly pass them musical instruments. Babies use their muscles to shake bells and bang on drums to hear the sounds they can create. Babies practise their crawling and standing skills. The childminder ensures that they have the space they need to develop their growing physical skills effectively and safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from when they first start at the setting. Babies are encouraged to be independent from an early age. For example, they feed themselves at mealtimes. Babies crawl around the play space and choose from the good range of resources available. Older children are confident in new social situations. They interact with visitors and show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. For example, older children use their imaginative skills well. They pretend to make tea and cakes and share these with visitors. All children are developing well in preparation for the next stage in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501683 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1053868 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Mossley Hill, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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