Dunne, Louise Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2018 15 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and her assistant help children to learn through a well-balanced mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Good teaching in communication and language is threaded throughout the childminder's practice.  Children are regularly observed as they play and accurate assessment of their development enables the childminder to clearly identify their next steps for learning. She frequently shares information with parents about children's good progress.  Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them. They enjoy walks in the local community. Planned activities help children develop an awareness of people whose life experience or culture is different from their own.  Children have lots of fun with the childminder and her assistant. Children form close, playful relationships and show they feel relaxed and comfortable.  The childminder reviews her practice to identify further improvements and asks parents

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This provision is good

to contribute their views. Changes made to the outdoor environment have a positive impact on children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The indoor environment is not planned and organised as well as the outdoor area. Children have less access to a wide range of learning opportunities indoors.  The childminder's assistant has begun to develop his practice further with the support of the childminder. However, he does not yet have a deep knowledge of the early years foundation stage.

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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

 enhance children's access to a wide range of learning opportunities indoors  provide further opportunities for assistants to develop a deeper understanding of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including about how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and her assistant on an outing to the park.  The inspector took account of parents' comments in written surveys.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She ensures her assistant knows how to identify and refer any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is well qualified and continues to develop her knowledge. For example, she has recently completed a course to enhance her understanding of promoting children's good behaviour. The childminder provides feedback to her assistants, contributing to their professional development and ensuring they are fully aware of their responsibilities. The childminder's systems for monitoring children's development are good and help her to compare the progress of different children. She has a clear understanding of how to work effectively in partnership with other professionals to improve children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are natural teachers who support children's learning equally well during both planned and more spontaneous activities. Children have great fun as they join in a planned song and dance session. They sing familiar songs and rhymes which the childminder enhances using props. For example, children sing about being under the sea as they cooperate to wave a large sheet of blue fabric and then delight in hiding under it. The childminder sings number songs and encourages children to hold up the right number of fingers. Her assistant promotes children's understanding of size as he encourages them to find and pop big or small bubbles. Children learn about the world around them in enjoyable ways. For example, they have recently learned about Russian landmarks and culture as part of the football World Cup.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved. They cooperate, share and take turns. They form warm, affectionate relationships with the childminder, her assistants and each other and display friendly behaviour towards visitors. For example, they enthusiastically show visitors around the setting. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They walk sensibly to the nearby park and are gently reminded to notice and stay away from potential risks, such as broken glass. They know they need sun cream and a hat in hot weather. Children develop confidence in climbing and balancing as they negotiate more challenging play equipment and are keen to try out a zip wire in the park. Children enjoy relaxed conversation around the table as they help to prepare their snack, cutting up various fruit or vegetables to dip in hummus.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show confidence and independence, such as when they find their own belongings. They communicate well and listen to each other and to any simple instructions they are given. They develop early writing skills as they make marks with chalk. They recognise numbers and some of the letters in their name. They make good progress in their learning and are prepared well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433799 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1112164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Her husband, mother and daughter work as assistants at various times. The childminder has an appropriate level 6 qualification.

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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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