Childminder EY488314

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 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 childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She works effectively in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's needs.  The childminder makes very good use about what she knows about children's interests and stages of development to plan activities which support their ongoing development. She is able to engage children in interesting learning experiences.  Children respond very well to the childminder. They are very well behaved, polite and listen to and follow instructions with ease. Children have a clear understanding of the childminder's expectations for their behaviour.  Children are well prepared for their future learning. They are curious, motivated and enjoy engaging in activities and play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet focus sharply enough on incisively evaluating the quality of teaching and developing her existing skills.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to support and extend children's problem-solving skills, particularly during 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

 focus more sharply on evaluating the quality of teaching and engaging in professional development to enhance the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level  enhance the range of strategies used to support children's problem-solving skills, with particular regard to how these are used during focused activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about her role and maintains contact with other local settings and her local authority. She engages in some training and professional development to update her knowledge. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and children to contribute to this process. The childminder is ambitious and seeks to provide the best possible care for each child. She has a good understanding of how to use information gathered from parents and other professionals effectively to ensure that children are supported to make continuous progress. The childminder develops positive working relationships with parents, who feel well informed of their children's learning and provide positive feedback about the experiences provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She completes regular and accurate assessments of children's progress, quickly identifying areas where they may require further support. Children demonstrate good physical skills, for example, as they thread small objects onto strings and identify and create colour patterns. Children enjoy listening to stories and respond well to the childminder's questions, as they try to guess what will happen next. Children are provided with a variety of opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. They enjoy making marks in many different ways. Children learn more about the world around them through regular outings and by exploring different cultural celebrations. Children learn about rhythm and sound through daily routines and focused activities. They enjoy singing along to familiar songs and copying actions or rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from freshly cooked, nutritionally balanced meals. The childminder provides a varied menu which reflects children's individual dietary requirements. Children enjoy regular trips to the local park and play in the outdoor area attached to the childminder's home. They undertake physical exercise, for example, by playing a game of football with the childminder. Children are well supported through the process of settling in to the childminding setting, as the childminder gathers meaningful information from their parents. She makes good use of what she knows to follow children's individual needs, preferences and interests. The childminder has created a welcoming learning environment. Children can make independent choices from the range of resources available to them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well, from their individual starting points. They are confident communicators who can make their needs and preferences known. Children make independent choices and lead their own play. They follow instructions carefully and demonstrate good social skills. Children take turns, wait patiently and support adults during daily routines. For example, they wait to wash their hands before meals are served, without prompting. Once they are finished, they take their plates and cups to the sink to be cleaned.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488314 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1013648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 2015 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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