Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 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 creates a calm and reassuring atmosphere for children in which they are able to feel at home. She helps children to feel emotionally secure and develops their confidence so they can become independent learners.  The childminder skilfully meets the different learning needs of each child during activities. Activities are particularly engaging and teaching is highly effective, which helps children make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of her assessments of what children can or cannot do, so that planning and teaching is targeted on children's next steps to challenge them effectively.  A wide range of outings supports children to learn about their local community, enhances their awareness of nature and develops their good physical skills.  Children's listening and speaking skills are developing well. The childminder effectively supports children's early language skills, singing songs and rhymes, and introduces

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some aspects of the partnerships with other settings children attend, although good, are in the early stages of development and are not consistently strong for all families.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond when asking questions to extend their learning.

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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

 promote even more effective sharing of information about children's learning with other settings that children attend  provide children with enough time to think and respond when asking questions to further extend their thinking and enhance their learning.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder follows robust safety and child protection procedures. She shares a wide range of comprehensive policies, which keeps parents well informed of her practice. The childminder makes good use of her training and experience to provide good care and education for children. She accesses internet forums and meets with other childminders regularly. This helps her to keep a current knowledge of statutory and Government requirements. The childminder includes the views of children and parents in her evaluations. She has an accurate view of her effectiveness and is committed to continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of interesting toys for children to choose from and includes those that she knows children enjoy. Therefore, children are quickly engaged in play and motivated to learn. Children are keen to investigate, concentrate well and persevere at tasks, which are useful traits for future learning. The childminder continually adapts and develops children's play to ensure that each child learns at a high level from freely chosen activities. She identifies children's abilities when they start and clearly evidences their ongoing progress using photographs, written observations and a tracker form. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of their child's learning. Information is shared on a regular basis to ensure parents have a clear and accurate understanding of their child's level of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder suitably organises her home to be inclusive, accessible and safe. The playroom is well set out to encourage children to help themselves to toys of their choice. Children are learning to behave well. During role-play activities, the childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to keep them motivated to learn. For example, children bathe and dress dolls. This helps support children to be actively engaged and highly motivated in their play. Children's understanding of health, hygiene and safety is promoted well through daily routines and simple discussions while playing. Children enjoy meals that are healthy, balanced and nutritious as they are well planned to specifically meet children's dietary needs. The childminder purposefully supports children's emerging self-care skills. This includes providing opportunities to try tasks for themselves, such as encouraging children to put on their own wellington boots to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children easily move freely between the playroom and living room, choosing where they wish to play. This helps to promote children's independence and supports them to become active learners. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. Children sit closely with the childminder to listen to stories. Children make good progress from their starting points and are prepared well for starting school, emotionally and with essential skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546752 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1099190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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