Childminder EY544462

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has worked very hard, with the support of the local authority, to improve her practice since the last inspection. She has successfully addressed the actions raised and enhanced many other aspects of her practice. Children are happy, confident and inquisitive. They feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder offers a range of good-quality toys and resources that ignite children's interest and motivates them in their learning. Children enjoy choosing from a range of picture books. They regularly read stories with the childminder and look at books by themselves. Trips to the local library promote children's developing love of books and enhance their literacy skills. The childminder is a good role model for children. She demonstrates polite, friendly and patient behaviour. This helps children learn to share and to be respectful and caring towards each other. For example, children as young as two years of age

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The provision is good

encourage others to join in their play and share their toys. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests along with her accurate assessments to plan activities that support and challenge children to take the next steps in their learning. For example, a child's recent interest in squirrels was used to plan a trip to the local park where children were encouraged to count the different animals they saw. The childminder talks to children about what she observes them doing and asks questions that help to develop and extend their thinking skills. However, occasionally the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond, to show what they know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes children as they play and accurately assesses their progress. She uses effective systems to monitor children's progress. This enables the childminder to identify gaps in children's learning and introduce plans to ensure that all children make good progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She ensures that children experience a broad range of opportunities across all areas of learning. This helps to ensure that children are ready for the next stage in their learning effectively, including school, when the time comes. n Overall, the childminder develops children's social, physical and communication skills well. She talks to children and encourages them to engage in conversations. The childminder introduces new words to help to extend children's vocabulary. However, there are times when she does not model the correct word when describing some objects. She does not consistently support

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need to do better?

children to develop their speaking skills highly effectively. n The childminder strives to provide children and their families with good-quality early years experiences. She evaluates the quality of the service she provides.

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need to do better?

9 September 2019 The childminder considers the views of parents, other professionals and children when identifying areas for further improvement. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She meets with other childcare professionals to share ideas. She conducts her own research to help to extend her knowledge. For example, recent research on outdoor play has been used effectively to significantly enhance opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outside. Children grow their own plants and vegetables and learn about the different animals that live in the local park. n The childminder supports children effectively to manage their own risks as they play. For example, she quickly reminds children not to put toys in their mouths. Children, in turn, remind the inspector to walk carefully after liquid is spilt on the floor so that she does not slip and injure herself.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children follow good hygiene procedures. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands properly after having their nappy changed. Children enjoy trips in the local community. Visits to the local shops provide children with experiences that are new to them. Regular outings to the local park and play centre help to ensure that children have plenty of opportunities to practise their physical skills and social interactions with other children. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and makes suggestions about how parents can extend their children's learning further at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken further safeguarding training and has comprehensively reviewed her safeguarding policies and procedures. She can identify issues which would give cause for concern about a child's welfare. She is clear on the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child or an allegation being made against her. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to data protection and has supplied parents with information in regard to online safety.

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should:

n reinforce the correct pronunciation of words more consistently, to fully support children's communication and language skills even further n provide children with enough time to think, respond and show what they can do and understand when challenging them in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544462 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10100856 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates term time only, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the quality of an activity. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding policy and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the family home. n The inspector considered the views of parents in written accounts provided.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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9 September 2019 9 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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