Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date 10 April 2019 Previous inspection date 16 November 2015

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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 provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. She is very kind, calm and well mannered. Children are happy and settled in her care. They develop very good relationships with her. The childminder gives children regular praise, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents highly recommend the childminder to other parents. They are overwhelmingly positive of the childminder's care and support for their children's development. The childminder keeps parents informed about the progress their children are making. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She involves parents in children's assessments. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder links closely with parents to obtain detailed information about children's care routines before they start and continues to do this as their needs

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This provision is good

change. n The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. For example, she teaches them from a young age about the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children are encouraged to sit at the table while eating their food. Children also happily tidy away toys and resources in preparation for new activities. n The childminder does not always allow enough time for children to think and respond when asking them a question. n The childminder does not exchange enough information with all settings that children regularly attend, to fully promote continuity in children's learning.

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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 improve the quality of teaching, for example by giving children more time to think and respond to questions n strengthen information sharing practices with all other settings that children attend, to further promote continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to keep the children in her care safe. She knows the signs and symptoms which might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. She keeps her professional knowledge up to date and regularly attends training. The childminder is dedicated to her role and carefully evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents to build on the strengths of the provision. For example, parents complete questionnaires and make suggestions on how the childminder can make improvements. The childminder attends local playgroups with other childminders, where they share and exchange ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of individual children's learning and interests. She uses this to plan enjoyable activities at home and in the local area. For example, following on from a mini-beast hunt in a nearby pinewood, the children made pictures and models of insects and spiders. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children count everyday items, such as the number of spots on a ladybird they make. The childminder also promotes mathematical language well. For example, she asks children how many more legs are needed to complete their spider. The childminder extends children's language through her effective modelling of new vocabulary. For example, as children make ladybirds, they learn new words such as 'antennae'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a good range of toys and resources that children access independently. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise as they enjoy their daily trips out. They experience a wide range of learning opportunities. For example, they visit local playgroups, historical buildings, farms and parks. This helps to promote an awareness of the wider community and provides children with the opportunity to play with other children. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. She talks to children about healthy food. For example, children learn about the health benefits of vegetables and fruit as they eat cucumber.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the stage of development appropriate for their age. They develop many skills to be independent and show enthusiasm as they play and explore. For example, children develop a passion for reading as they enjoy hearing their favourite stories each day. Children sing confidently and join in enthusiastically to action songs. They show good levels of focus and self-control as they wait in anticipation to hop, excitedly pretending to be bunnies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430458 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10065737 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 - 11 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Maghull, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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