Childminder EY546640

Inspection date 28 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The ambitious and dedicated childminder reflects on the quality of practice and has high expectations of what children can achieve. He regularly seeks the views of parents, children and his co-childminder and uses this information to develop carefully planned improvements. n The childminder completes ongoing observations and accurate assessments to plan for what children need to learn next. Parents are very happy with the progress children are making and say children enjoy the range of experiences provided. n The childminder establishes positive partnership working with parents and finds out what children enjoy and what they can already do when they start. He uses this information to get to know children well and effectively plan for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder to meet the needs of each child and ensure the smooth running of the setting. Children are confident and self-

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This provision is good

assured and their physical and emotional well-being are supported very well. n The childminder does not have a highly rigorous and targeted programme of training and professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not always make the very best use of his strong partnerships with parents, to share ideas to further promote children's learning at home.

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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 build on the programme of training and professional development to promote ongoing improvements to the good quality of teaching and learning n enhance the methods used to share ideas with parents to promote children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and the co-childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues and knows his responsibilities in keeping children safe. He understands how to identify and respond appropriately to any signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder supports children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children carefully chop their fruit with a knife under close supervision. The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents, other provisions children attend and other professionals. This ensures a consistent approach to support children's care, learning and development and helps them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively in a variety of ways. He leaves gaps when reading familiar stories for older children to join in and anticipate what will happen next. The childminder introduces and repeats new words and uses lots of descriptive language. He tunes in well to the communications of younger children and copies their babbling. Children are given plenty of time to explore their own ideas and enjoy playing with imagination and creativity. They develop good dexterity and physical skills, for example, as they grasp the pegs on the jigsaws and manipulate them into position. The childminder uses activities and everyday routines to promote children's mathematical skills. Children develop an interest in the world around them and develop the skills they need for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents from the start, to establish children's care needs and routines. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and settle in well. The childminder gives gentle reminders of behavioural expectations. Children behave very well. They are kind, considerate and learn to take turns and share the resources. Children are eager to carry out tasks, such as tidying away the toys. They enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, children enjoy being outdoors where they play with vigour and energy. Children make choices throughout the day and develop good independence and self-care skills, ready for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, motivated and eager learners who are confident in their own abilities. They play cooperatively and enjoy sharing their achievements together. Children are keen to invite others to join in their games. They listen attentively to others and are confident to share their own views and ideas. They develop increasing concentration and attention skills and are eager to try new things, experiment and solve problems. They develop good early mathematics and literacy skills and are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546640 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10059922 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Southport. He works with a co-childminder and operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. He 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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