Childminder EY484016

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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

 Children form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant who are caring and attentive. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being.  The childminder gets to know children during tailored settling-in sessions. Parents provide information about their child's individual needs and routines and care is given to closely meet those needs. Children settle quickly.  Partnerships with parents and other settings where children attend are good. Information is shared regularly to help to promote continuity of care and learning.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She completes regular observations of children's learning and plans activities and experiences that help to capture children's interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder is generally reflective. She gathers the opinions of parents, such as through questionnaires. The childminder plans to continually seek their views and

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This provision is good

implement any changes that will help to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of her tracking systems to ensure that she precisely identifies any areas where a child may benefit from extra support.  The childminder does not always provide targeted support for her assistant to ensure that his knowledge and practice is continually developing.  The childminder does not follow an astute programme of professional development to help raise the quality of practice to an even higher level.

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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 the way in which children's progress is monitored and tracked to help identify more swiftly where they may need extra support in their development  offer even more targeted support to the assistant, in order to increase his knowledge and skills and continually raise the quality of practice  engage in further professional development activities and focus more precisely on improving the quality of practice to even higher levels.

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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 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 qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views. She 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the different types and signs of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she were to have concerns about children's welfare. She has a good range of policies and procedures in place that she uses well. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children to play and learn in. Parents receive regular updates about their child's day spent with the childminder. They are complimentary about the care and support the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant play alongside children and talk to them as they play. They offer children plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder is well qualified and provides resources that encourage children to learn. For example, recently purchased toys help to promote babies' interests and physical skills. Babies learn to stand and post balls into the top of the toy. Babies enjoy exploring. For instance, they investigate a variety of objects and materials using their senses. Babies learn about cause and effect. They discover that a toy bell makes a sound. Babies use their mouths to feel the cool metal of the bell. This helps them to discover the world around them. Babies develop their independence skills. They crawl around the room and choose from the good range of available resources. They are motivated and keen to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy and hygienic practices. For example, she encourages parents to send nutritious meals for their children's lunch. The childminder provides fresh fruit for snacks and teaches children about the importance of handwashing before eating. Babies are happy spending time with the childminder and her assistant. They feed themselves at mealtimes and develop independence. Babies are encouraged to listen to instructions and they behave well. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active, such as through trips to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills required that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Babies are confident in new social situations. They wave, babble and interact positively with visitors. This shows that they feel safe and secure in the setting. Babies are encouraged to follow their individual interests. For instance, they sit in an inflatable pool filled with many coloured balls and enjoy taking turns to pass balls to the assistant. Babies practise their early speaking skills and are developing good social skills. They are learning how to become confident communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484016 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1004913 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 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 Bootle, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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