Childminder EY258213

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 7 April 2015

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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 are happy and settle quickly upon arrival to the provision. They have formed close relationships with each other and the childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging within the welcoming home.  Children's independence is promoted very well through daily routines and accessibility to developmentally appropriate resources across the learning environments. These help them to confidently make choices regarding their selection of play experiences.  Children are well cared for. The childminder is attentive to children's unique needs, interests and characteristics of learning. Her caring and supportive approach helps children develop emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder knows children well and uses this knowledge to plan purposeful activities. She motivates children, positively impacting on the good progress they are making.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Highly effective strategies are not implemented to ensure that all parents are as fully involved in their children's learning as possible.  Links with other early years settings that children attend are not fully effective. The childminder has not established a highly comprehensive two-way flow of information about children's unique learning needs.

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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 communication methods that encourage parents to contribute towards their children's ongoing learning  extend links with other early years settings that children also attend and improve the sharing of information about their ongoing progress and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. She talked to her and interacted with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members and observations and assessments.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She understands the reporting procedures should she be worried about the safety of a child. The childminder is undertaking a recognised childcare qualification. The knowledge she has gained has enabled her to reflect on her practice well. The childminder uses her good links with other childminders and the views of children and parents to help evaluate her practice. She monitors children's progress to ensure any gaps in their learning are identified and acted upon. Partnerships with parents are positive and complimentary about the good quality provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to provide stimulating experiences. These help children to settle as they are keen to explore and experiment with resources that motivate them. The childminder actively joins in with their play, sitting on the floor and engaging them through positive interactions. She skilfully supports children's learning. She expands on their use of language and, for example, repeats sounds made by the youngest children. Older children enjoy being imaginative and use various resources to act out play scenarios. Younger children enjoy handling and manipulating a variety of objects, listening to the different sounds that are made or feeling the textures, helping to support their small-muscle control and coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. This contributes to the good behaviour children show. They develop an increasing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and follow good hygiene routines. Children's personal care routines are agreed with parents and ongoing discussions ensure their needs are continually met. They are keen to get involved in daily routines, such as preparing activities and carrying items for others. Children enjoy daily outdoor play experiences, such as planting flowers and learning how to care for them. Regular trips to various local community groups and areas of interest provide additional opportunities for children to develop their social and physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. They are developing in self- confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy following their own play ideas and taking part in planned play experiences. They are developing good physical, communication and social skills. Children are beginning to show an interest in some aspects of literacy and mathematics. For example, they use a range of resources for early mark making for future writing and count objects. Children are active and independent learners who are developing the early skills needed to prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258213 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1091673 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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