Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 24 September 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 childminder knows children well and plans effectively to promote what they need to learn next. All children make good progress towards the early learning goals and develop the skills to prepare them for school.  The childminder supervises her assistants well to ensure the smooth running of the setting. She regularly seeks the views of her assistants, parents and children and uses this information to set priorities for improvement.  The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to stimulate children's motivation to play, learn and discover. She skilfully follows children's interests and provides activities she knows that they will enjoy.  Children have a strong bond and attachment with the childminder and her assistants. Their physical and emotional well-being is supported very well and they are developing growing confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have highly rigorous systems in place to constantly review the impact that training has on improving practice.  The childminder does not fully provide parents with ongoing, highly effective information about ways they can continue children's learning at home.

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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

 evaluate the effectiveness of training so that all areas of practice are constantly improving to the highest level  enhance the methods used to share information with parents to help them continue children's learning at home.

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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 and spoke to her assistant. 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 spoke to one parent and looked at written feedback provided and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She encourages her assistants to undertake regular safeguarding training. This helps them to understand the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child. The childminder has rigorous procedures in place to help keep children safe and secure. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings that children attend. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out ongoing observations. She uses these to get to know the different ways that children learn and to identify any gaps in their progress. The childminder promotes children's language well in a variety of ways. For example, she copies young children's communications and introduces new words. She uses repetitive songs and rhymes and provides expressive body language and gestures to encourage children to join in. Older children are keen to talk about their favourite toys. For example, they name the toy dinosaurs and describe their different features. The childminder promotes children's mathematics skills well in fun and interesting ways. Children are excited to explore and experiment, and develop good critical-thinking skills. For example, young children work out how to position the stacking cups so they fit together on top of each other. Older children use their fingers to help them to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment and shows a genuine interest in the children. She is a good role model and gives clear explanations of expectations. Children listen to instructions and are keen to help tidy up and follow routines. They play cooperatively together and behave very well. Children are developing a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and to make healthy choices. They are encouraged to choose what they would like to play with and develop good self- care and independence skills. The childminder values children's opinions and requests and are confident to ask for help when needed. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the outdoors area where they move around with high levels of energy and vigour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills for future learning. They are active and enthusiastic learners and are keen to join in activities and work things out. Children play and explore with confidence and listen attentively to others. They enjoy taking on a challenge and develop increasing concentration skills. Older children are eager to share their thoughts and opinions and contribute well to discussions. All children are motivated to have a go and try things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438435 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1105374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Halewood, Knowsley. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two- , three- and four-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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