Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 9 November 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The system to monitor the progress that children make is not used effectively to give the childminder a clear understanding of what children can do or to plan for the next stages of their learning.  Literacy is not promoted as well as other areas of learning. As a result, children have limited opportunities to develop their early reading and writing skills.  On occasions, activities are not accurately matched to older children’s learning needs. As a result, some children lose interest and become a little distracted.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language skills well. For example, they use conversation, rhymes and songs to help children to develop their language skills. Children are eager to join in with songs and conversations and they are confident communicators.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, children know why it is important to wear sun screen to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun.  There are clear and consistent expectations of children’s behaviour, which help them develop their understanding of right and wrong. As a result, children's behaviour is good.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure that the tracking of children’s development is used effectively to inform planning so that children make good progress in all areas of learning. 10/07/2018

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills further  plan a range of purposeful play activities that meet the learning and development needs and interests of pre-school children.

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider.  The inspector observed activities, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of assistants and training certificates.  The inspector looked at children's records and the assessments of children's progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Children are comfortable and at ease in the childminding environment. The childminder meets children’s care needs well. However, she does not effectively monitor children’s progress. All children benefit from a suitable range of activities, which promotes their learning and development. However, some activities are not tailored to the individual needs of older children. As a result, pre-school children sometimes lose interest and become distracted. The childminder takes account of feedback from parents and children when considering ways to improve. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures the suitability of her assistants and they all have a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures. The childminder and her assistants also access regular training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder obtains information from parents before children start in her care. She uses this information to provide a range of activities based on children’s interests and abilities. For example, the childminder takes children on trips to the library to look at books about dinosaurs. Children have fun with the dinosaurs and four-year-old children are able to articulate the correct names of all the toy dinosaurs, which extends their vocabulary. The childminder generally supports children well to engage in activities. She promotes mathematics well, with an array of number songs and games. Children confidently count the steps to reach the childminder when playing ‘What time is it Mr Wolf?’ However, literacy is not promoted as well as other areas of learning. For example, children have fewer opportunities to engage in activities which enhance reading and writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder and her assistants. This promotes their self-esteem well. Children negotiate taking turns and are caring to each other. For example, children are quick to say sorry when they accidently trip a friend over. Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. The childminder and her assistants engage children in a variety of fun and active games, which promotes their physical development. Children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle is well supported. For example, adults engage children in conversations about different fruits and why they are good for them. The childminder and her assistants are nurturing in their approach, which gives children a good sense of belonging. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and the local settings that children attend. This effective partnership working promotes continuity in children's care.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make consistently good progress. This is because the tracking of children’s progress is not effective, literacy skills are not well promoted and pre-school children are not consistently challenged to do their best. Despite this, children are making steady progress across most areas of learning. Children develop good social skills and attend to their basic hygiene needs, which prepares them well for their transition into school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438435 Local authority Knowsley Inspection number 1136671 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 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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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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