Childminder EY438213

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2017 15 December 2016

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the requirements she must meet. She is not aware that specific information about children must be recorded.  Children who also attend other settings do not always benefit from a shared approach to their learning. The childminder does not liaise well enough with other settings that children attend to complement their learning effectively.  Children's understanding of the similarities and differences between people in the wider world is not promoted as effectively as other aspects of understanding the world.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gathers useful information about children's development, daily routines and their interests when they start and takes time to get to know them well. She shares information with parents to help them continue their child's learning at home.  The childminder takes every opportunity to encourage children to become independent. Children chop fruit, mix lunch ingredients and help to feed the childminder's puppy.  Children's health is highly prioritised. They go out for walks every day and enjoy various physical activities. They eat healthy meals and snacks and follow appropriate hygiene routines. The childminder reminds them to play safely.  The childminder has a warm, playful relationship with children. Children show her affection and demonstrate how relaxed they feel in her home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that required information, such as children's address, the names of their parents and emergency contact details, is recorded. 09/06/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop more effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, so that children benefit from a coordinated approach to their learning  improve children's understanding of diversity and consider how they can learn about the similarities and differences between children and families whose experience is different from their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of the requirements she must meet. She does not record children's addresses, the names of both parents or emergency contact details. However, the overall risk to children's well-being is minimised as she does know some contact information, such as the email addresses of parents, where they work and their mobile phone numbers. The childminder is experienced and qualified. She recently updated her knowledge of child protection through training. She can confidently recognise and refer any concerns about children's safety or well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has identified that improvements in her partnership with other settings that children attend would help to consolidate children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning to monitor and assess their progress. She shares her assessments with parents and health professionals. The childminder skilfully teaches and focuses on what children need to learn next during everyday routines. Children count out how many jelly cubes there are as they cut them up, or how many scoops of dog food they have added to the bowl. Children match letters and try hard to write their name. They enjoy trying to write for a purpose during different types of role play, such as a cafe or shop. Children regularly visit playgroups with the childminder where they join in singing and yoga sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder's failure to record required information means her attention to children's well-being is not of the highest possible standard. However, overall, children thrive in her care. The childminder effectively supports children to become ready to move on to school. Children show high levels of independence in self-care. They use the bathroom independently and know to wash their hands before helping to prepare meals. They competently peel fruit and carry their lunch tray to the table. Children have great fun as they walk with the childminder and her new puppy on the beach. Children show an attachment to the childminder and feel relaxed in her home. They help themselves to resources and giggle with the childminder as they share a story on her knee. Generally, their behaviour is good, especially when they are focused on the task in hand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are developing at expected levels or above for their age. Children are inquisitive and keen to know more. They eagerly participate in the activities and routines of the setting. Children show high levels of confidence and self- esteem. They share their point of view and make their wants and needs known. Children acquire the skills they need for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438213 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1080729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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