Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 May 2016

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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 and his co-childminder provide a well-resourced, stimulating environment for children to explore freely and thrive. Children have access to many enjoyable learning opportunities inside and outdoors. n The childminder is kind and caring. He offers children praise, encouragement and reassurance as they play and learn. This helps to develop children's self-confidence and emotional well-being. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and his co-childminder. They comment about how pleased they are with the care provided in this 'home-from-home' environment. Parents state that they would highly recommend the childminder and his co-childminder to anyone in search of childcare. n Children behave well. They understand good behaviour expectations and they are kind and caring towards others. For example, they readily greet their friends with hugs as they arrive at the childminder's home.

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This provision is good

n Children's language is extended through the childminder's good teaching. The childminder speaks to the children as they play and read stories. This helps children to learn new vocabulary. For example, children learn words such as 'connect' as they attach carriages to vehicles. They understand alternative words for a bucket, such as a 'pail' as they read a story about a scarecrow. n The childminder's evaluation of teaching is not thorough enough to identify a highly focused programme of professional development. n The childminder does not share a high enough level of information with the other early years settings that children attend.

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively to identify additional ways to build further an expert knowledge of teaching and learning n strengthen existing links with other settings children attend, to provide even better support for children's ongoing learning and development.

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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, including the outdoor area. 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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the procedures to follow for reporting any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder works as part of an effective team with his co-childminder. They review policies and procedures with each other regularly. They also attend training together to ensure that their knowledge of legislation is up to date. This helps to promote consistency and a shared approach. Assessment is accurate. The childminder and his co- childminder share observations of children's learning to inform their assessments and to plan for their next steps. For example, the childminder has identified the best use of allocated government funding, such as the early years pupil premium funding, to help children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly checks the progress children make to ensure that they continually develop at a good rate. He provides activities that engage and motivate children. For example, children show high levels of excitement as they throw bean bags at targets and chalk their score on the ground. Children's mathematical skills are developed as children recognise the numbers they hit and count their scores. During this activity, the childminder skilfully encourages children to combine their scores to complete simple addition. The childminder helps to develop younger children's speaking skills well. For example, he talks to them about what they are doing as he plays alongside them. He repeats sounds such as 'choo choo' for them to copy as they push trains along a track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are comfortable in the childminder's home. Children have ample opportunities to exercise and be physically active. For example, they enjoy navigating obstacle courses they have constructed in the childminder's garden. They visit many places in the local area, including beaches, parks and farms. Children develop good independence skills and are learning ways to keep themselves safe. For example, they readily engage in tidying up and understand how to carry large objects such as chairs safely. The childminder provides children with healthy nutritious food. For example, children enjoy tuna pasta with sweetcorn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need to aid their future learning and their eventual move on to school. They show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to recognise and write their names. For example, they find their names on arrival and self-register their attendance. They also show high levels of competence as they chalk their names in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439627 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10075027 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Whiston, Merseyside. He works with another childminder. The provision operates all year round, from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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