Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to make improvements. She seeks the feedback of parents and older children, as well as discussing and observing the opinions and interests of younger children. The childminder successfully adapts her approach to suit the needs of the families using her service. n The childminder has fostered positive relationships with children and their families. She regularly shares information with parents, and finds out what they have been doing at home to extend children's interests at her setting. n The childminder provides a very good level of support to help older children learn about the world around them. Children begin to count in French and talk with confidence about the flags and countries of the world. n The childminder plans a wide variety of activities and experiences to support children's learning. She asks children what they would like to do and gives them opportunities to

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This provision is good

make independent choices, for example about their snacks and meals. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning and their move to school. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of professional development to enhance the overall quality of practice and promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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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 engage in more specific, targeted professional development to enhance the overall quality of practice to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback to take account of their views. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childcare purposes. n The inspector observed activities in the indoor area. She assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She sampled relevant documents, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify and manage safeguarding and wider child protection issues, to ensure children are kept safe from harm. She uses risk assessment effectively to remove or minimise hazards within her home. Older children are knowledgeable about how to use toys and resources safely. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other professionals, where appropriate. She makes good use of information contributed by parents to update her assessments of children's progress. The childminder monitors children's overall development well, to ensure that any gaps in their development are quickly addressed. Parents are very pleased with the quality of the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities based on what children can already do and what she wants them to learn next. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development and shares this information with their parents. Children have fun playing with the childminder. Younger children are eager to sort different objects by their colour. Older children enjoy making 'cookies' out of play dough. They talk about the different shapes and how many they have made. The childminder supports children to solve problems. For example, when children want to get different toys out, the childminder encourages them to think about what they need to do to make sure there is enough space to use them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children understand what is expected of them. The childminder helps older children learn how to manage conflict and tell other children what they want. This helps them to begin to manage turn taking and unwanted behaviour for themselves. Younger children respond well to the childminder's instructions. Children's health is well supported. They regularly go on walks in the local community and the childminder takes them to music and movement classes. Children are consistently encouraged to drink water throughout the day. They sing the 'happy birthday' song while washing their hands, to make sure their hands are very clean before eating their snacks. Children know this is to remove germs. The childminder regularly refreshes and changes resources around, based on children's interests, so that they can consistently access their favourite resources with little adult support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They enjoy learning, and older children concentrate well. Their early literacy skills are well supported. For example, children successfully complete alphabet puzzles, recognising letters from their own names. Younger children become more resilient and are able to take on challenges. For example, they attempt to sort a variety of shapes through the correct slots in a box.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377461 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10069578 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.20pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides free funded early education for 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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