Childminder EY304504

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 3 September 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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This provision is good

n The childminder knows children well. She provides a broad and well resourced learning environment where children can access their choices independently. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to develop and use their emerging speaking skills as they play and learn. n The childminder works in close partnership with other settings that children attend. They regularly share information. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs, form accurate assessments and complement the care and learning taking place at other settings. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They state that they are happy with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder offers their children. n At times, during planned activities, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning even further.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always make the most of what interests children when planning learning opportunities.

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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 opportunities to support and extend children's learning even further during planned activities n make better use of what interests children, to meticulously plan learning experiences that promote very high levels of curiosity and concentration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed different activities and assessed the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice and plans for ongoing improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training, including first aid and safeguarding. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and understands wider issues of child protection. Clear policies underpin her good practice and these are shared with parents. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and fit for purpose. The childminder works well to evaluate her practice and makes effective changes that benefit the children. For example, she has reorganised the learning space so that children engage in activities more effectively. 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 playful in her interactions with children. For example, children giggle with excitement as the childminder plays hide and seek with them. The childminder is a good role model and provides stimulating learning experiences that engage children effectively. For example, children are wonderfully expressive in their movements as they use coloured streamers while singing their favourite songs. Children are beginning to understand how to manage risk in their play. For example, children are taught how to use a tape measure correctly so that they do not hurt their hands. Children are keen to measure each other and the childminder supports children's understanding of mathematical concepts very well. The childminder observes children as they play and records details of their learning. Children have a learning journal, which includes photographs of them engaged in activities and she shares this with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to children about her expectations. She consistently praises and encourages them, which promotes their emotional well-being. Children show that they have good self-esteem and quickly form secure attachments with the childminder. Children are supported well in developing their independence and social skills, including sharing and taking turns. The childminder works closely with parents to develop children's understanding of healthy eating. Children are provided with daily opportunities to be active, contributing to their good physical health. For instance, children walk to the local school and visit the park. Furthermore, the childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They express themselves well and enjoy the company of others. For example, children enjoy talking to visitors and quickly involve them in their play. Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate and this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304504 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10064713 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Liverpool. She operates during term time only from 1pm to 4.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. She operates from 7.30am to 4.30pm on Thursday. 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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