Childminder EY359282

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2018 23 April 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 is enthusiastic and evaluates her practice effectively. She uses information from training well to help to promote children's good outcomes. For example, the childminder has recently learned about more specific issues of child development, including identifying signs where children may have additional needs.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She plans activities and experiences that children are interested in and enjoy. Children make good progress from when they first start their placement.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information from them before their child starts about what they can already do and achieve. The childminder shares ongoing information with parents and provides strategies that help them to continue their child's learning at home.  Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they are happy. They form strong

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This provision is good

attachments with the childminder. This helps to support children's emotional well-being.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model. She is very patient, calm and nurturing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities to introduce children to mathematical ideas, in particular, to build on their awareness of shape and size.  The childminder does not always support younger children to use the correct pronunciation of some words.

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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

 help children to build on their awareness and understanding of shape and size  help younger children to use the correct pronunciation of words and further support their good speaking skills.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection 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 good understanding of what steps to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She has a good range of policies and procedures in place that she uses well and shares these with parents effectively. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home and on outings. She ensures that the environment is safe and secure for children to play in safety. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making any changes to her practice. She researches activities and implements these regularly, based on children's current interests. The childminder accurately tracks the good progress children make towards the early learning goals. She identifies and acts swiftly on closing any early gaps in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides experiences that complement children's interests. Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Younger children listen to the childminder as she interacts with them during activities. They learn to share and take turns during games effectively. For example, younger children take turns with the childminder to throw a ball to knock down a stack of beakers. They demonstrate determination and good hand-to-eye coordination skills. The childminder consistently praises children's achievements, helping to support their growing self-esteem and confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy walks to the local park for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes them out into the community where they attend other play settings and experiences within the community. This helps children to recognise and respect each other's similarities and differences, supporting a positive attitude towards diversity. Children develop good self- care skills and healthy lifestyles. For example, younger children learn to feed themselves. The childminder provides a good range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in all areas of their development. Younger children concentrate well when completing age- appropriate jigsaws. They discover which way to place puzzle pieces into the corresponding space. Younger children persevere over and over again, increasing their dexterity and accuracy each time. They independently choose from the good range of available resources. Children are prepared well for their future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359282 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1102083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Kirkby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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