Childminder in Sefton

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

p.1

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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder has fostered warm and caring relationships with the children. They clearly enjoy spending time with her and greet each other enthusiastically upon arrival. Older children are lovely role models of kind, gentle and positive behaviour for younger children. n The childminder provides activities that she knows children will enjoy, based on their existing interests. She ensures that children go on trips regularly, such as to the farm, playgroup and music groups. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors. The childminder has a well-resourced outdoor area. Children are particularly keen to interact with her pet cat, who makes them laugh as it runs around the garden. The childminder provides clear messages to children about how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder and her assistant ask children what they would like to do next. Children are encouraged to choose what they would like for snack, and whether they

p.1

This provision is good

would like to play indoors or outdoors. The childminder respects children's decisions and children feel listened to. n The childminder does not always clearly link what she knows from assessing children's progress to precisely plan activities that promote their individual next steps in learning. n The childminder seeks and values the views of parents and children. However, her self- reflection is not used effectively to identify targeted training opportunities in order to promote the best possible quality of practice.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make more effective use of what is known about children's development to plan more precisely for their next steps in learning n make better use of self-reflection to identify and undertake a sharply focused programme of professional development.

p.2

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 reviewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled and discussed documents, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare or the conduct of an adult. She and her assistant have recently refreshed their knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder reviews her risk assessments regularly. She reminds children of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder works in partnership with parents effectively. Parents' feedback indicates that they are very pleased with the quality of care the childminder provides. They say that the childminder keeps them well informed of their children's routines, interests and achievements. The childminder also shares information with other settings that children attend, to promote continuity of approach.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder understands how children learn and provides developmentally appropriate resources and experiences. Older children thoroughly enjoy being imaginative using play dough. They make patterns with different tools and talk about what they have made. The childminder provides a range of resources, such as dried pasta, straws and beads, which children use to decorate their models. They explore the garden, looking at the 'fairy house' and wondering who lives inside. Young children enjoy exploring cause and effect toys. They learn to push a handle and enjoy the music which plays as balls drop out of the bottom of the toy. Children enjoy experimenting with sand. They try to fill up funnels and push the sand through to turn the wheel.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical health is well promoted. They get plenty of fresh air and enjoy going out to the park or playing in the garden. Older children have good physical coordination as they learn to climb the steps to the slide independently. The childminder ensures that children wash their hands thoroughly before meals. Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. Their calm, gentle approach creates a relaxed atmosphere in which children clearly feel very comfortable and secure. Older children are encouraged to share and take turns with one another. They develop understanding and patience as the childminder's assistant explains why babies behave the way they do. Children's home languages and cultures are embedded in practice. The childminder uses key words in children's home language to help them feel comfortable and develop their speaking skills. She organises activities to help children understand

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, overall, from their initial starting points. They have good communication and language skills. Children are confident to make their feelings known and ask for help if they need it. Older children develop independence. For example, they begin to toilet train and use the potty by themselves. Children access the toys and resources they would like to play with, to follow their own interests. This means they are motivated and engaged in their play and learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY357735 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10065730 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside an assistant.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5