Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 27 November 2014

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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 provides a warm, caring and nurturing environment for children. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care and support their children receive. n Children behave well. The childminder promotes behaviour through appropriate praise and encouragement. This helps to develop children's confidence and emotional well- being. n The childminder ensures learning is tailored to support children's interests and needs. She makes very good use of provision in the locality to enhance children's experiences and develop their interests further. Children make good progress in their learning. n The partnership with parents is strong. The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She shares information regularly with parents, keeping them well informed of their child's progress. Assessment is accurate, and parents also contribute to children's ongoing assessment. The childminder gives parents ideas of how to

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The provision is good

continue learning at home, for example, through further practice of favourite action songs and rhymes learned. n The childminder develops good partnerships with other agencies to support continuity of learning. For example, she regularly exchanges information with a local nursery to provide maximum support for a child's progress in learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, when asking questions, the childminder does not encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder does not consistently promote children's sustained thinking during independent play.

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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 encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas fully when asking questions. n promote children's sustained thinking during independent play.

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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 had 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 verbal and written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is clear about her safeguarding responsibilities and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder's evaluation of her setting is accurate and she is committed to improving her practice and provision. For example, she accesses ongoing training in response to children's emerging needs. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and checks that their development is in line with expectations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests effectively and with enthusiasm. She plans activities and experiences that engage and help to motivate children to learn. The childminder promotes children's literacy development effectively. She encourages children's interest in books. For example, younger children enjoy 'snuggle, cuddle' time when sharing books, responding excitedly with actions and phrases at key points of the story. The childminder is effective in supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words and phrases to help children enhance their understanding and extend their vocabulary well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers plenty of settling-in visits to children to help them feel confident and safe in her care. This helps children to form secure emotional attachments from the start. Children develop their physical skills well as they are taught to roll, throw and catch balls during play with the childminder. Children behave very well. They understand the simple rules set by the childminder and she teaches them to learn to share and take turns. The childminder actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. She helps them develop strong self-care skills. For example, children show high levels of independence and competence when cutting up a variety of fruit to eat. The childminder provides nutritious snacks, which contribute towards children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They delight in the consistent, positive praise and encouragement given to them in response to their efforts and achievements. Children listen joyfully as they independently select favourite rhymes and songs, repeating rhyming phrases and joining in with actions. This supports the development of their early literacy skills well. Children are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322331 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10060076 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30 am to 5.45 pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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