Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 4 December 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 highly nurturing and she has built warm, positive relationships with children. She prioritises children's emotional well-being and has flexible arrangements to ensure that children make a settled start.  Children are extremely well behaved for their ages. The childminder has a caring manner with young children who are highly responsive to her. She creates an environment of mutual respect where children know they are listened to.  The childminder has undertaken a range of training and this has had a strong impact on the very high quality of teaching.  The childminder is highly skilled and has a wonderful natural ability to engage children. She continually observes and assesses them and adjusts experiences as they play.  The childminder has a wealth of ideas to stimulate children. She has a clear understanding of their needs and fascinations.  The childminder provides excellent support for children's communication and language

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This provision is good

development. She consistently values their contributions and children are motivated to speak.  Children are helped to develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. They are taught to manage self-care tasks when they are ready.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, parent partnerships are generally good, the childminder does not yet share the precise detail of children's next steps in learning with parents.

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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 further ways to engage parents and share precise information about children's next steps in development and how to guide learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about her self-evaluation.  She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the registered assistant.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She knows what may cause her concern about a child and what to do if she is concerned. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority procedures to help to keep children safe. She understands her responsibility to monitor her assistant and supervise his practice. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's levels of development and she tracks their progress effectively. She knows what to do if any gaps in learning arise. Good partnership working is in place with schools and external agencies. The childminder self-evaluates effectively. She has a clear overview of her practice and has identified areas for further development. She liaises effectively with the local authority for support and she is keen to continue to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the skills and attitudes that children need in preparation for school. She strives to take every opportunity to help children to learn and develop from an early age. She recognises how children learn and she gives them plenty of time to think and respond. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of child development. She provides activities which are precisely matched to children's developmental needs. For example, very young children show great delight in exploring sensory experiences in the water. The childminder frequently models play and entices children to join in. Children develop an understanding about similarities, differences and equality from an early age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is skilled in weaving learning into daily routines. Mealtimes are relaxed experiences where children learn to develop good manners. During nappy changing procedures children engage in singing while the childminder manages hygienic care routines. Children are highly independent relative to their ages. The childminder fosters their determination to do things for themselves. She gives children time and space to persevere with physical challenges without intervening. For example, young children enjoy attempting to put on shoes with different fastenings. The childminder offers encouragement and praises them for their good effort. Children experience the outdoors regularly and this is good support for their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from when they begin to attend. They become confident in navigating around the welcoming, varied and stimulating environment. Children are empowered to make their own decisions about play which the childminder respects and encourages. They feel secure in the care of the childminder and seek her out to share their fun. Children become accustomed to using mathematical vocabulary during daily routines and in their play. Very young children learn how to count and they begin to understand the vocabulary of size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436856 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1065775 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday. Furthermore, she provides out-of-school care daily from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm. The childminder is registered to work 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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