Childminder EY484259

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 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 established positive relationships with parents. She communicates in a variety of ways that suits all. Parents are encouraged to extend their children's learning at home and daily conversations are carried out. They comment how happy their children are and know that they are safe in the childminder's care.  Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and form positive relationships with the childminder. She displays a warm and sensitive approach to children. This helps build children's confidence and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder monitors children's development well. She observes children, assesses their progress and plans activities and learning experiences for their future learning. Children are making good progress in their development.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and the quality of her provision. She takes into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to make

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This provision is good

further improvements that benefit the children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established fully effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. Information is not regularly exchanged to fully support continuity in their emerging skills, abilities and learning and development.  At times, the childminder does not consider younger children's age and abilities and adapt activities accordingly when they are in group situations.

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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 develop more effective ways to regularly exchange information about their emerging skills, abilities and progress  explore additional ways to promote younger children's learning experiences and involvement when working with children of mixed ages and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs of abuse, the recent changes in legislation and her role in protecting children from harm. Risk assessments are carried out around the home and risks are minimised to keep children safe. The childminder attends a range of additional training courses that, overall, helps her gain a deeper understanding of child development and how to support children's learning through play. She works with local authority quality workers and other childminders. This provides opportunities for her to discuss quality and share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities and resources. Children's communication and language skills are supported well. For instance, the childminder acknowledges and responds to younger children's attempts at new words. She continually repeats words and supports their pronunciation. Older children engage in conversations as the childminder asks questions and gives them time to think and explain their answer. This helps support children to become confident communicators and they express their ideas and needs well. The childminder encourages children to explore and investigate and provides appropriate tools to fulfil this. For example, children are enthused and involved as they look at worms through magnifying glasses and use spades to dig in the soil.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very well with the childminder. She provides a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder is an excellent role model and manages children's behaviour well. She uses positive praise and children continually adhere to house rules. Children enhance their social skills as they play with other children, share resources and attend groups in the local community. The childminder is aware of the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy meals and children carry out good hygiene procedures. For example, they learn the importance of handwashing and blowing their nose. Children have continual opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. They spend time in the spacious outdoors and go to local places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and develop the skills that they need in readiness for school. Children show motivation and thrive on daily routines and activities that promote their independence and self-care skills. For example, older children cut up fruit, prepare their own snack and younger children delight in feeding themselves. Children are focused and highly engaged as they sing familiar songs and rhymes. They show a 'can do' attitude as they develop their mathematical skills, such as counting, matching items and recognising differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484259 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1002348 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 2014 and lives in Kirby, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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