Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n Children, particularly boys, do not make good enough progress with their speaking skills. This is because the childminder does not have a secure understanding of swiftly identifying and addressing gaps in their language development. n The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents and carers when children first start. This does not help her to gain a precise understanding of children's capabilities, to fully meet their initial care and learning needs. n The childminder receives support from her local authority adviser to help her to make some improvements to her practice. However, she does not focus the programme of professional development on raising the quality of teaching and learning to a consistently good level.

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It has the following strengths

n Children build close attachments with the childminder and assistant. They behave well and form firm friendships with their peers. n The childminder seeks the views of parents and carers, who share positive comments about the service. They say that the childminder supports them with issues at home, such as giving toileting advice. n Children enjoy regular outings in the community. For instance, the childminder and assistant take them to the local safari park. This helps children to learn about the world around them. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she provides them with nutritious snacks and meals. Children have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and to be physically active.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date provide targeted support for children, particularly boys, so that gaps in their speaking skills are acted on swiftly, to help them to make the progress of which they are capable. 31/07/2019

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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 gather more detailed information from parents and carers at the start and gain a precise understanding of children's capabilities, to help to meet their initial care and learning needs n improve the arrangements for professional development, to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is consistently good.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. 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. n The inspector spoke to some parents and took account of their views. She also took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not sufficiently use information gained through professional development to help to raise the quality of her teaching. She does not fully apply new knowledge to support good outcomes for children. However, the childminder is supporting her assistant to achieve a childcare qualification to help to broaden her understanding of child development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant have a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder keeps a record of any complaints or concerns raised, as required. She ensures that she always maintains the correct ratios and supervises children closely. The childminder completes effective risk assessments to check that the environment is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning. However, she does not use this information successfully to swiftly identify where children, particularly boys, have gaps in their language development. The childminder and assistant do not successfully support these children to make the progress of which they are capable. For instance, they do not consistently use effective questioning methods to help children to build and extend on their language skills. However, the childminder provides some activities that children enjoy. For example, children use tools to fill pots with compost and discover what happens when they add water. Children learn about animals and what they eat. For instance, they are thrilled to observe a squirrel in the garden and watch with enthusiasm as it collects nuts. Children show that they are curious and inquisitive learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not gather precise information from parents and carers about what children can already do and achieve at the start. This does not help her to provide activities that are tailored to children's individual care and learning needs. Despite this, the childminder and assistant provide plenty of care and kindness, which helps children to settle quickly. The childminder promotes equality and diversity in her setting. She recognises children as individuals and celebrates what makes them unique. For example, the childminder finds out about special days to help children to learn about their different cultural backgrounds. She encourages them to use resources, such as mirrors, to look at their facial features. This helps children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weakness in teaching means that some children are not fully supported to make good progress in all areas of their learning. This includes boys and children who are funded. Gaps in their speaking skills are not identified and addressed swiftly. However, children learn some of the skills that help to prepare them for future learning and the move on to school. For instance, they develop suitable self-care skills, demonstrated when they use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children are confident, friendly and sociable. They take turns and share well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545845 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10099445 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Halewood, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-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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