Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 31 January 2019 Previous inspection date 19 September 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 experienced and dedicated childminder is committed to providing high-quality care for children and their families. She forms good relationships with parents and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care and developmental needs. Parents comment positively about the childminder and are happy with how she supports them to challenge their children's learning at home. n Children enjoy positive, warm relationships with the friendly and attentive childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy, content and feel safe in her care. For example, they seek reassurance from her when visitors arrive and climb onto her knee for cuddles when they become tired. n The childminder knows the children well. Overall, she uses her knowledge of children's current interests effectively to plan and provide interesting experiences that help them to make good progress in their development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend. She exchanges information regularly to help support children's care and learning consistently. n The childminder does not provide children with sufficient time to think and respond to questions being posed, to fully support their communication and language development. n The childminder has not explored a wide range of highly focused, professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 focus more precisely on providing children with opportunities to think about what they want to say and ensure they have time to respond to questions during activities, to further support their communication and language development n focus plans for professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she were to have a concern about children's welfare. She has updated her safeguarding knowledge relating to new legislation, such as completing recent training on the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. Risk assessments are also completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. For example, children are fully supervised when using the stairs and kitchen. The childminder monitors and evaluates the quality of her provision well and obtains the views of children and their parents to help her make ongoing improvements. For example, she has improved the outdoor area to provide children with better access to resources that support their understanding of the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder plays alongside children very well. She responds to their changing ideas when they become engrossed in pretending to clean up. She carefully adds resources, such as sponges and scrubbing brushes, to build on their interest. Children delight in tipping out cups of water into their pretend sink and dip their brushes and sponges into it. They are inquisitive and active learners who enjoy challenge and maintain their focus well on their self-chosen activities. The childminder offers clear explanations about how to use different equipment. For example, during painting activities children are shown how to use paint rollers and stamps to make different marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's learning and care needs when they first start. Children settle quickly and they are emotionally secure. Children show a good understanding of developing healthy lifestyles. They know to wash their hands at appropriate times and eat healthy meals and snacks. Daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise contribute to their good physical health. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills during daily trips to local parks and play areas. For example, she encourages them to climb steps, balance and throw and catch balls. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model. Even very young children learn how to be respectful and manage their emotions effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children learn how to be independent, for example, two-year-olds find their coats and shoes and try hard to put them on. They are confident to ask for help from the childminder when they need it. Older children hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. They are supported to learn to recognise some of the letters of their name, contributing well towards their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274894 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10069476 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Kirby, an area of Liverpool. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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