Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 24 August 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 is an experienced practitioner. She makes excellent use of opportunities to help children understand the natural world. Children describe the process of tadpoles growing legs and turning into frogs with excitement. They talk about the fish in the pond having babies in their 'big tummies'. n Children have an excellent understanding of their own health and safety. They talk about what is safe and how to look after their bodies. Children clearly understand how to use equipment safely and the importance of hygiene routines. n The childminder has carefully resourced the learning environment. She makes it extremely interesting and appealing to children. The childminder encourages children to make decisions about what to play with and where. They know how to access additional equipment. For example, children bring a magnifying glass outside to look at an insect they have found. n The childminder skilfully manages children's behaviour. She encourages them to

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This provision is good

cooperate and children know what is expected of them. They wait for their turn with their favourite toys by counting down on a timer. n The childminder does not consistently make the most effective use of what she knows about children's development and learning styles to meticulously plan for their next steps. n The childminder has targeted professional development programmes in place, however, these are not yet fully consolidated to enhance the overall good quality of teaching to the highest 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 make more effective use of information from observations and assessments, to plan more precisely for individual children's next steps n consolidate targeted training, to enhance teaching skills to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed parent's written feedback. She reviewed and discussed relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of how to identify and manage safeguarding issues. The childminder uses risk assessment to minimise potential hazards. She ensures that children are aware of how to move around her home and the outdoor area safely. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning and development. Parents say that they feel well informed about children's development. They praise the childminder for the range of outings and activities their children enjoy while in her care. The childminder understands the importance of working with other settings to promote continuity of approach. She evaluates the quality of her setting accurately. The childminder demonstrates the capacity for continuous improvement. She is passionate about providing the best possible service for children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She regularly assesses children's progress and shares this information with parents. Children really enjoy spending time with the childminder and seek her out to get involved in their play. The childminder knows what children like. Children practise their early writing skills as they sign their name on the register. The childminder skilfully supports older children's understanding of technology. For example, she models how to search for information on the internet. She asks children good-quality questions, to support their thinking skills. Children enjoy playing with blocks that have pictures of recent trips and outings. Their early mathematical development is well supported. They experiment with adding more blocks to one side of the scale, developing an understanding of weight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to children's comments and suggestions. She listens carefully to what they say, which supports children's self-confidence and esteem. Her routines are flexible and adapt to individual children's needs. This means that children can choose where to play or have a rest. The childminder provides a good variety of resources and experiences to help children understand diversity and the wider world. Children talk with enthusiasm about the places they have visited. The childminder helps children to develop their social skills. She is a positive role model and children are well behaved, as a result. The childminder gets to know children and their families well. Children clearly feel comfortable and happy attending her setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and the move on to school. Older children begin to recognise special letters and numbers. They know their age matches the number on a car, for example. Children manage their own personal hygiene routines. They start to communicate confidently with their peers. Children develop their core strength and large-muscle skills during physical play outdoors. This helps them to hold tools and writing implements correctly in preparation for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346140 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10065729 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday all year, excluding bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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