Childminder EY287738

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 20 June 2014

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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 highly qualified childminder is committed to providing an accessible environment for children which is welcoming and stimulating. Children demonstrate high levels of independence with their self-care skills.  Children develop good language skills. The childminder engages them in discussions and asks skilful questions that help children to respond with their answers.  Children are confident and self-assured individuals. They behave well and develop an awareness of being fair and taking turns.  The childminder gathers important information from parents about what children can already do before they start. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's ongoing learning. Children make good progress from the outset.  The childminder accesses a variety of training to keep her knowledge up to date. She shares information with parents following recent training. For example, she provides

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This provision is good

information about creating a healthy lunch box, so parents can provide one daily.  The childminder shows an enthusiasm for her work. She reflects regularly on her practice and has clear targets in place to support her continual improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to use their good imagination skills in order to help them be creative and develop their own ideas.  The childminder does not provide exceptionally rich experiences to help children learn through their individual interests and lead their own play.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use their imaginations even more and develop their own ideas  build on the opportunities for children to follow their individual interests and lead their own play.

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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 indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training and risk assessments. She also looked at a sample of the policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has up-to-date safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board. These include procedures for dealing with allegations and complaints and providing information to the relevant professionals. This promotes children's well-being effectively. The childminder has systems in place to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and on outings. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder monitors the progress children make well to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified and addressed quickly. Children who receive extra funding are supported well with their development. For example, the childminder accesses a community reading project to build on children's literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop an interest in books and sit with the childminder to read together with enthusiasm. The childminder skilfully uses props, such as pictures and puppets, to ignite their curiosity. She chooses stories that help to promote children's knowledge of the natural world. For example, children learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and learn new words, such as 'cocoon'. They practise using the new word as they colour and paint pictures following on from the story. This helps to build on children's early reading and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form good attachments to the childminder and firm friendships with their peers. The childminder offers regular praise and reassurance to children, who show pride in their achievements. This helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy spending time outdoors in the garden and during visits to parks. They practise their physical skills, such as digging in sand and pouring water into various sized containers. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe from the sun's rays. She reminds them that they must wear sun cream when playing outside in the hot weather. Children take themselves to the toilet independently. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after toileting and before they eat healthy snacks. Children learn to develop healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive early years funding, develop well from when they first start at the setting. They enjoy each other's company and show a desire to find things out and learn. Younger children develop good early mathematical skills. For example, they practise their counting skills and talk about the shape and size of fruit. Children are developing the skills needed in preparation for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287738 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1087200 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Orrell Park, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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