Childminder 322174

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is a good teacher. She responds very well to children's emerging needs and interests, and skillfully guides their development through warm and positive interactions. n The childminder knows children in her care well. She is very nurturing and children learn to be respectful and polite. Children are very happy and settled. They are familiar with routines and feel emotionally safe and secure. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively uses her observations and assessments to monitor children's development and plan for next steps in their learning. n Children's behaviour is good. The experienced childminder has a good understanding of child development and demonstrates clear behavioural expectations. n The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She continually gathers and shares information with parents to support children's learning and development.

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The provision is good

Parents highly commend the childminder and the care that she provides to their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not introduced a targeted programme of professional development to ensure all aspects of safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date, with specific attention to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning during planned activities.

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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

n extend the programme of professional development to ensure all aspects of safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date, with specific attention to the 'Prevent' duty guidance n make better use of opportunities to support and extend children's learning even further during planned activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and polices. n The inspector read letters provided by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. Her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty is a little less secure, although she does have some understanding.The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which she uses well to support her good practice. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and fit for purpose. Children's overall development is monitored well. The childminder maintains an overview of children's progress which helps her to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model and provides a variety of learning experiences based on children's interests. For example, children enjoy weighing and measuring out the ingredients in preparation for baking. The childminder encourages children to count and uses the weighing scales to support children's recognition of number. Children show high levels of concentration and enjoy learning about colours as they glue shapes onto paper. The childminder guides children to be independent learners. For example, children are engrossed in play as they use their imaginations with self-chosen resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. High priority is placed on supporting children's emotional well- being. The childminder offers praise and encouragement which enables children to achieve and have a sense of belonging. Children enjoy being physically active. For instance, they enjoy daily outings to playgroups and visit various places of interest within the community. These opportunities enable children to develop their social skills while learning about people and the wider world. Children are taught about managing and understanding risk as they learn about road safety. The childminder provides children with healthy and wholesome foods. She teaches them well about good hygiene practices and children routinely tidy up when they have finished an activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are learning a wide range of skills in readiness for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move to school. Children are confident communicators and self-motivated learners who are able to express their thoughts and ideas clearly. For example children enjoy talking to visitors and quickly involve them in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322174 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10064707 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Wavertree, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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