Childminder EY537666

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 strives for excellence in all areas of her practice. She monitors and evaluates her provision effectively and is aware of her strengths and areas for development. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills particularly well. For example, she models clear language consistently as children play. The childminder asks well-timed questions that encourage them to think and respond with an answer. Children make very good progress in this area of their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do before their child's placement. She finds out what children are interested in to create a familiar environment, which helps them to settle quickly. n The childminder is safety conscious. Her home is safe, warm and welcoming. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments for her premises and for any outings.

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The provision is good

She uses her detailed policies and procedures well. Children's safety and welfare are effectively promoted. n The childminder is a very positive role model for children. She teaches children to play collaboratively, take turns and share resources with their friends. This helps children to learn to respect and value others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning, she does not precisely monitor their ongoing development to help them to make even greater progress. n At times, the childminder does not fully extend and challenge children's learning during activities to help to ensure that they achieve their highest potential.

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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 make better use of the good tracking systems to more closely monitor children's ongoing development and help to promote rapid progress n build on children's interest in activities to offer greater challenge and extend their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder accesses training and shares ideas with other childminder's as part of her drive to improve. Parents comment positively about the childminder. For instance, they say, 'The quality of care has been great'. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the various types and signs of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly and keeps well informed of any changes to guidance. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as from trip hazards. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their environment. For instance, they help to tidy away the resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children count to 10, name colours and talk about size. They practise their physical skills competently, such as when they scoop the seeds out of pumpkins for Halloween. The childminder models learning through her interactions. Children watch how to complete new tasks and independently attempt to copy the actions that they see. For example, they show high levels of determination as the childminder helps them to hammer golf tees into a pumpkin. This helps children to develop good concentration and coordination skills. Children enjoy listening to a story. They practise their good listening and speaking skills. Children join in and re-tell the story. This helps to support their early reading skills effectively. Children are motivated and keen to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and loving relationships with the childminder. They freely choose from the good range of toys and resources available. Children behave very well. The childminder constantly praises children, helping to support their self-esteem effectively. Children learn to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides them with fresh fruit for snacks. Children enjoy helping to squeeze oranges to produce fresh juice to drink. Children play in the garden regularly where they enjoy the fresh air and practise their physical skills. The childminder takes children out into the community. For example, they visit places, such as the farm, park, beach and playgroups. This helps them to gain a good understanding of the wider world and to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from when they start. In some aspects of their learning, they make progress that is better than good. Children are confident and social individuals. They use their good imaginative skills well. For instance, they pretend to feed dolls and clean their faces. Children look closely at their faces in a mirror and discuss the differences between the colour of their eyes. This helps children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children follow good hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands before eating and after toileting. Children develop the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537666 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10079278 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 Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bootle, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Registers

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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Registers

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