Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 January 2016

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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 creates an environment which is warm and welcoming, supporting all areas of development. Children are happy and content. They are busy at play and demonstrate positive behaviour and self-control as they interact together. n Children have many opportunities to develop independence skills. They engage in child- led play opportunities, with the childminder following children's lead. Children make choices and extend their self-help skills, for example they help the childminder to prepare a nutritious snack. n Children's individual interests are the starting point for their learning. The childminder uses ongoing observations to accurately assess children's development and to create meaningful next steps for their learning. n The childminder has developed good links with parents and keeps them up to date with their children's progress. Parents are encouraged to engage in children's next steps in

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This provision is good

learning. n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions. n The childminder does not take account of the views of parents and children in the self- evaluation of the provision.

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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 give children the time they need to reflect and respond to questions and support their early speaking and listening skills n develop ways to include parent's and children's views in the ongoing evaluation of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents and evidence of the suitability checks for the people living in the household. n The inspector conducted and evaluated a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of learning and teaching throughout the day. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her safeguarding policies up to date. She understands the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and demonstrates knowledge of the steps to take should safeguarding concerns arise. The childminder uses self-evaluation to continuously develop her practice. For example, due to the outdoor space being unavailable in the winter months, the childminder ensures that children have the opportunity to play outdoors daily in other ways, such as going to the park. The recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been addressed. For example, the childminder uses her observations to accurately assess children's learning and current developmental stage. The childminder engages in professional development opportunities to improve practice. For instance she has undertaken observation and assessment training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder actively engages with children in play. She role models the use of resources and makes regular links to the children's current interests. For example, she provides a variety of dressing-up clothes to support a child's interest in role play. The childminder shares books with the children, encouraging them to turn the page and explore the pictures with her, using actions to support their learning. Her accurate use of observation ensures children are being adequately encouraged to reach the next stage of their development. The childminder develops good partnerships with professionals, such as contributing to children's two-year checks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's calm and affectionate communication manner with the children provides an ethos of positive behaviour within the setting. Her close bonds with the children are clear. Children regularly ask for help and will approach the childminder for reassurance when required. The children consistently show positive behaviour, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in the environment. Children are assisted to talk about their feelings with language and visual props to support their needs. They are eager to learn, and explore the environment with ease. The childminder frequently takes children to local play sessions, enabling them to meet other children and learn about their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are engaged in play and show curiosity as they explore the environment. Children learn that print carries meaning as they look at their names on display. They talk about how the colours change as they mix the paints. Children's skills grow as they progress to the next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361610 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10074000 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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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