Childminder in Liverpool

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. Gaps in his safeguarding knowledge mean he is unable to identify all potential signs that children may be at risk. Furthermore, he does not understand the procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. This means that children's safety and well-being cannot be assured. That said, children have developed very close bonds with the childminder and his co-childminder. Both have a very warm and nurturing personality. They demonstrate caring and friendly behaviour and, as such, children are polite and behave well.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for all children, particularly of their behaviour. Children demonstrate an eagerness for their learning. They explore with confidence and show curiosity about the opportunities provided. The childminder understands the impact that the pandemic has had on children's communication and social skills. He has adapted the curriculum to provide extra opportunities for children to share, take turns and develop effective speaking and listening skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not kept up to date with local safeguarding procedures. Although he has booked onto safeguarding training soon, he currently has gaps in his knowledge of child protection issues. The childminder does not fully understand his role and responsibility for referring safeguarding concerns to the correct agencies. This has an impact on the safety and well-being of the children in his care. n Children are encouraged to be independent and perform tasks for themselves. They relish the praise the childminder offers as they persevere in developing new skills. For example, children help to prepare snack. They peel bananas and help to cut strawberries and grapes. They learn how to keep themselves safe as they use tools effectively with close supervision and support. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. He teaches them about clear boundaries and expected behaviour. The childminder supports

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need to do better?

children to say please and thank you and to develop good manners and social skills when playing together. Older children show kindness and consideration for their younger friends and share toys and resources well. n Since his last inspection, the childminder has completed online training to develop his understanding of how young children learn. He follows children's interests and, overall, understands children's progress well. He provides a range of activities and opportunities. However, during some activities, the childminder does not embrace opportunities to challenge children's learning and understanding fully. That said, children do make good progress and are prepared for the next stage in their education.

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5 May 2022 n The childminder fosters a love of reading. For example, he encourages older children to recognise letters from their names in everyday print. He also helps them to practise as they begin to form letters when developing their early writing skills. Children proudly tell the childminder that certain spoken words begin with the first letter of their name. n Overall, the childminder makes effective use of daily routines to teach children. For example, as children learn to cut fruit at snack time, he reminds them of the importance of ensuring that grapes are cut before they eat them. This also effectively supports children to manage risk. On occasions, the childminder successfully differentiates his teaching for children of different ages. He helps young children to point and count to two as they count the pieces of fruit at snack time. Older children are encouraged to 'halve' their fruit and practise their

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need to do better?

cutting skills. However, this is not yet consistently embedded in his teaching. n Children develop a close and trusting bond with the childminder and his co- childminder. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's routines and preferences when they first start. This helps children to settle into his care and develop a sense of belonging. However, the childminder does not gather detailed information about children's learning at home, in order to ensure he precisely plans for children's learning from the start.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Despite having attended training in the past, the childminder does not have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. While the childminder can identify some issues which may give him cause for concern about a child's welfare, he is unable to demonstrate an understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and wider safeguarding issues. Furthermore, the childminder does not understand the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made. He does, however, undertake daily risk assessment checks to ensure that possible risks to children in the environment are minimised.

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Due date

extend knowledge and understanding of child protection policy and safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty, to ensure that the appropriate action is taken if there are concerns about a child 10/06/2022

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Due date

5 May 2022 ensure that a robust understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made is secure. 10/05/2022

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should:

n gather more precise information from parents about their child's prior learning and progress when they first start, to ensure that teaching is purposeful from the start n maximise opportunities as children play and engage in routine activities, to consistently extend and challenge children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354538 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10099634 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Fazakerly, Liverpool. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank and family holidays. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n An activity was observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector considered the views of parents. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including training certificates and first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

5 May 2022 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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Inspection activities

5 May 2022 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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