Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 28 June 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 provides a welcoming and well-resourced homely environment. Children independently access a range of toys and resources to extend and support their play. For instance, they enjoy exploring different resources during pretend play. Children fill handbags with purses and other needed items, in preparation for walking their dolls to the bus stop. n Children are happy in the setting and they behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She sets clear boundaries for behaviour and gives children constant praise, including regular cuddles. This helps children to develop positive self-esteem and secure emotional well-being. n The childminder is keen to strengthen her own knowledge and skills. Her professional development is targeted to support the children in her care more effectively. She reflects on ideas from training and research and considers how she can adapt her practice. For example, through research, she recently made an activity from large

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This provision is good

natural pebbles. As children explore the activity, they also use their mathematical skills through sorting and ordering. n The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents so that all children receive good support in their learning and development. For instance, parents value the games and activities she creates to encourage children's learning at home. n The childminder uses observations, assessments and planning effectively to support children's learning and development. Assessment is accurate and children make good progress. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider how she can extend younger children's speaking skills as they play. n The childminder does not fully encourage children and parents to contribute to self- evaluation to support development of the provision further.

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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 extend opportunities further to build on younger children's early language skills n use feedback from parents and children more effectively to inform self-evaluation and further support development of the provision.

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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 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training to refresh and enhance her knowledge, which supports children's welfare and safety. The childminder conducts robust risk assessments of her home and she identifies and minimises risks effectively. The childminder communicates with other settings children attend, to identify and share activities to support children's learning further. She works well with other childminders to share ideas and improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans a variety of activities based around their individual interests and next steps in learning. She successfully supports children while they play. For example, she skilfully models accurate counting of small coloured balls as children play in a ball pool. During this activity, she encourages the children to think of ideas to extend their play further. Children decide to name each colour and match the balls to the same coloured shopping baskets. The childminder encourages children's passion for reading. Children eagerly choose favourite stories to be read and re-read to them. Children listen with focus and excitement to a story about a family travelling to find a bear. They repeat key phrases and predict what might happen next. They learn new words, such as 'narrow' and 'gloomy' as they finally locate the bear in his cave.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to settle quickly. She finds out detailed information about children when they first start. This helps her to meet children's individual care needs. The childminder supports the development of children's independence and self-care needs well. For example, children eagerly tidy up their toys in preparation for new activities. They learn to blow their noses correctly using tissues. The childminder supports children to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children have opportunities for regular outdoor play in the garden and enjoy healthy snacks. Children have lots of opportunities to practise their physical skills. For example, they learn to throw and catch small balls. They also develop their fine-motor skills well. For example, they hold coloured pens carefully and draw around objects and create shapes. The childminder takes children to playgroups. This provides children with opportunities to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

socialise in larger groups and make new friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and well motivated to learn. They develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and their eventual move to school. For example, children enjoy listening to nursery rhymes. They sing confidently and complete the associated actions competently. Babies develop the confidence and independence to explore their surroundings. They learn to listen attentively to stories and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449730 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10075217 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Kirkby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday 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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