Childminder EY495939

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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

 Children have good relationships with the childminder. They respond very well to her playful and positive approach. Children frequently laugh and giggle in her company and are well behaved.  The childminder is an effective teacher. She is particularly skilled at helping children to develop their speech. She introduces new vocabulary and commentates on what children are doing. Children enjoy singing songs and rhymes. They have the time they need to think before they answer the childminder's questions.  The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children start at her setting. She finds out what children can already do. This helps her begin to plan for their learning straightaway.  Children's understanding of the world around them is good. The childminder plans activities and provides a range of interesting resources to ignite children's curiosity.  Parents say their children are very happy in the childminder's care and acknowledge the

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This provision is good

good progress they make in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has recently allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to lapse.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting in their everyday activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete paediatric first-aid training in a timely manner to ensure this is maintained at all times. 24/02/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide opportunities to help children develop an awareness of mathematical concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including to check how she evaluates her practice and to discuss the effectiveness of the activities planned for children.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written feedback.  The inspector checked relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has not ensured that she has completed paediatric first-aid training prior to her current certificate expiring. However, her attendance on a course is confirmed for the very near future. She confidently explains the appropriate actions to take, should a child require first aid so there is no adverse impact on children's well-being. Despite this lapse, the childminder has a good understanding of her professional responsibilities. She seeks out training opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills further. For example, she has recently completed training to learn how to better support children with autism. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses risks to children and has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures. She recognises when children may be at risk of harm and knows how to refer any concerns she may have. The childminder is well qualified and uses her good knowledge of how children learn to make accurate

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

assessments of their progress. She regularly shares her assessments with parents. Parents contribute their views to the childminder's evaluations of her practice, helping her to identify where improvements can be made to develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities to help develop children's sensory awareness. For example, children play with water and play dough. They feel ice melt, learn about animals that live in polar regions and go on outings in their local community, to help them learn about the wider world. They listen to music and are encouraged to taste new foods. The childminder skilfully incorporates children's interests into her planned activities. Children remain focused and thoroughly enjoy imaginary play. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and knows what they need to learn next. She is mindful of preparing children to move on in their learning, for example, to nursery or school. She ensures children develop the skills they need to continue to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to make choices. Children demonstrate how comfortable they feel in the childminder's home as they decide what to play with and what to eat for their lunch. Children are keen to help. For example, they tidy up before lunch without prompting and know where everything belongs. The childminder gently reminds children to play safely and children show they understand some everyday risks. For example, when pretending to feed a doll, children say, 'be careful it's hot, blow on it'. Children wash their hands and help to prepare snacks, and enjoy plenty of outdoor activities. For example, they visit nearby farms and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are active, motivated learners, who are keen to share their interests. They are confident talkers who can recount previous experiences. Children are able to focus and concentrate for some time, especially during imaginary play. They develop independence and enjoy exploring new activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495939 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1034872 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 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 2015 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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