Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2018 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 is motivated and has a good understanding of how young children learn. She accurately assesses children's learning and identifies what children need to learn next. She plans a wide range of interesting activities that children find challenging and enjoyable. This contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. She shares useful information about children's achievements and experiences with them. This includes information about activities and songs she plans for children. Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care and teaching she offers.  Children relish sharing tasks, such as preparing their lunch and they behave well. They are enthusiastic in following good hygiene routines. They show consideration for others and are polite.  The childminder is committed to her professional development. She attends a wide range of courses to update her skills and knowledge. She continually reflects on the

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This provision is good

quality of her practice and actively seeks the views of parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make effective use of questioning to further support children's thinking skills. She ask questions that have one word answers and does not always give children time to think and respond before asking further questions.  The childminder's effective self-evaluation has identified how information sharing with other providers that children also attend can be improved to help further support children's development.

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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

 make effective use of opportunities to develop children's thinking and give children time to think and respond and use a range of questioning techniques  strengthen partnership working with other providers that children attend and provide even more consistency in supporting children's care and 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 and talked to her and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observations and assessment documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of herself and children. She targets courses well to build on her already good skills. She reflects on the impact of her training and implements learning from this. Recent courses attended include ones on outdoor play, safeguarding and phonics. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters and local referral procedures. She conducts risk assessments and teaches children how to stay safe. This includes teaching children how to use a stick to determine the depth of puddles before jumping into them. She seeks and values parents' views and comments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is enthusiastic and uses a wide vocabulary. She makes good use of gestures and saying the initial sound of words to gain children's attention and interest. The learning environment is well organised. Children easily see displays of numbers, letters and pictures. The childminder talks to children about the displays to help extend their understanding. Older children are encouraged to recognise and move different magnetic numbers and letters. They enjoy the praise and sense of achievement they get when they are successful. Children speak with good expression when talking about past events. They describe the fun they had in making pretend sandwiches. Children are happy and confident.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children well about healthy living. She models good handwashing routines and uses simple rhymes to engage and reinforce children's learning. Older children show independence in self-care. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices and learn about how food grows. They enjoy playing actively in the fresh air. The childminder plans exciting play opportunities that capture their imagination. For instance, children delight in finding and counting fairy homes hidden in the garden. They sing with joy as they jump safely on a trampoline. They follow consistent habits to help them to stay safe. For instance, children competently use the swings, take care walking down slopes and safely access the mud kitchen.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills that they need for their eventual move on to school. They are competent in making choices and sharing responsibility for daily tasks. They are motivated to explore and to test their growing skills. Older children talk with confidence and younger children enjoy learning new words. They use small tools to roll and shape dough and draw with chalk, demonstrating good physical skills. Children enjoy being with the childminder and thrive in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495905 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1034760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hunts Cross, Liverpool. She operates from 7am until 6pm all year round, Monday to Friday, except for 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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