Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date 30 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 works well with her co-childminder and together they form an effective team. They support each other well to provide good-quality care and education for children. n The childminder uses information gained from training well to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities with their communication skills. For example, children are encouraged to point to images displayed on cards and communicate their needs and interests. n Children are happy and settle quickly. They play together harmoniously and thoroughly enjoy the time spent in this good-quality setting. n Children build positive relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder helps them to prepare for changes in their routines, such as visitors. Children are confident to talk about what they like to do. This shows that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. n The childminder and co-childminder are very safety conscious. They take positive steps

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The provision is good

to identify and remove any potential hazards. Minor incidents are recorded appropriately and evaluated to ensure that any further risk is minimised. This helps to keep children safe. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder updates parents regularly, such as through regular discussions and daily diaries. Parents comment that the childminder is very approachable, always makes time to talk and shows genuine affection for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n While the childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning, she does not precisely monitor their ongoing development to help to promote rapid progress. n The childminder does not utilise enough opportunities to encourage reluctant writers to explore a wider range of meaningful and exciting writing experiences.

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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 enhance the monitoring of children's development to help to identify how they can be supported to make rapid progress n increase opportunities for children to experiment with, and develop interest for, their emerging writing skills, to help to enhance their literacy awareness 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 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 spoke to some parents and took account of their views. She also took account of written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with other providers and outside professionals to ensure good continuity in children's care and learning. She reflects well on her practice and asks parents and children to contribute their views to her evaluation. For example, the childminder includes children's ideas when devising new menus for snack time. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows how to identify any children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas or behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of what children enjoy. She plans activities and experiences that successfully support their interests. For example, the childminder encourages children to help to prepare pumpkins for Halloween celebrations. Younger children scoop out the flesh and use simple tools successfully. They develop good physical skills. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'sticky'. This helps to support younger children's early speaking skills effectively. Older children count to 15, name colours and talk about size. They demonstrate good mathematical skills. The childminder helps children to understand how they can engage with wider society and learn about the lives of others. For example, she encourages children to take part in an exchange of postcards with other minded children around the country. Children learn that other children do similar activities to themselves when they spend time with their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminders. All children show good levels of motivation in what is provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her co-childminder are good role models for children. Children behave well and use good manners. The childminder offers an abundance of praise and reassurance to children. This helps them to develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides children with fresh fruit for snacks. The childminder encourages parents to send healthy lunchboxes for their children. She talks to children about foods that are good for them. This helps to support their good health effectively. Children visit local playgroups with the childminder. This helps them to develop good social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from when they first start. Older children manage their own toileting, dress themselves and help themselves to water that is freely available throughout the day. Younger children learn to manage age-appropriate risks successfully. For example, they help to tidy away resources when they finish playing to prevent trip hazards. Children are prepared well for future learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501177 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10059979 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wavertree, 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 3. She works alongside a co-childminder at the same address. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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