Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date 29 March 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 childminder is caring, affectionate and is attentive to children's needs. For example, she sensitively cuddles children when they feel sleepy. Children are very happy, secure and settled in the childminder's care. n Children enjoy a wide range of healthy meals and snacks, which are freshly prepared by the childminder. They develop good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before and after they eat meals, and have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. This all helps to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder interacts effectively with children to support their learning. She gives children her full attention and follows their interests as they play, so they are keen to join in. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She makes good use of opportunities to keep her knowledge of early years issues up to date through proactive research and

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This provision is good

training. n Parents are very pleased with the quality of care provided by the childminder, stating 'she goes above and beyond and provides an excellent service'. They say that she keeps them up to date about children's progress and provides guidance on how to support children's development at home. n The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start at the setting. n Sometimes, the childminder does not sharply focus on children's identified next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 enhance the arrangements for gathering information from parents about what their child can already do when they start their placement, so that this can be taken into account when planning for their future learning n refine teaching to focus even more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the experiences available to children and observed the quality of teaching during activities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder, sampled relevant documentation and looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows how to identify signs that indicate a child is at risk and the importance of acting quickly to refer any concerns. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure and conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in the play environment. She actively seeks the views of parents through regular questionnaires and feedback forms, to help identify areas for change. She ensures that all her statutory training is kept up to date. The childminder maintains accurate records, such as attendance registers and accident reports, to contribute to the safe and efficient running of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out ongoing observation and assessment of children's learning and closely monitors their progress. She plans interesting activities to help motivate children in their learning. Children particularly enjoy water play and the childminder skilfully extends their learning through good-quality interactions. She introduces language, such as 'smooth' and 'bumpy' as children pull stones from the water and sort them by texture and then by colour. Children explore volume, pouring water from jugs to cups and then use their imagination as they create a tea party. The childminder uses a variety of teaching skills, including modelling. She clearly demonstrates how to push the frog in the middle of the back to make it jump and she allows children to practise the skill in order to succeed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their physical skills well as they learn to use a variety of tools to manipulate small pieces of paper and scoop items from water. Children are offered choices about what they would like to eat for their snack and they are asked if they would like to prepare the fruit. They take responsibility for tidying up after their play. Children negotiate with the childminder and decide which resources they will tidy away. They carefully dry and return the tea-set pieces to the case. Children choose from a wide range of resources that appeal to their interests and stimulate their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are gaining the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including school. They build on their understanding of the world as they use simple technology in their play. They learn to use only one finger to swipe the screen. They communicate their own choices confidently and are curious and enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473950 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10083269 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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