Dunne, Louise Elizabeth

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

Children are happy, safe and secure in this homely setting. They have established warm and trusting bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They are learning to share, take turns and consider one another's needs. Gentle reminders to say 'please' and 'thank you' help children to develop an understanding of what is expected of them. The childminder and her assistants continuously model polite, kind and patient behaviour. This helps children to grow in confidence and develop high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are excited and eager to learn. They have a positive attitude to trying new things and explore their surroundings with confidence. The childminder knows the children well and supports them to make good progress in their learning and development. Children are developing essential skills needed for future learning. Young children bang objects together and listen to the sounds that they make. They are supported to discover how toys work as they push, pull and lift components. Older children explore the sounds that letters make. They begin to sort and categorise picture cards according to colour, which develops their early mathematical awareness.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to address the actions raised at her previous inspection. She has reflected deeply on the weaknesses identified and has sought advice from the local authority. There are many positive changes. The childminder recognises the necessity to embed these and continue to bring about improvements. For example, the childminder and her assistants have accessed training that has had a positive impact on her provision. She wishes to continue to engage in further professional development opportunities to help her to sustain her good practice. n Children enjoy a good range of learning opportunities. The childminder considers children's emerging interests and what they need to learn next when planning activities. She seeks the involvement of parents in identifying children's existing skills and abilities. She uses this information and her observations of children to plan accordingly. For example, the childminder recognises that children love to

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need to do better?

be outdoors. She provides activities to teach children about growth and decay such as, planting seeds, sunflowers and growing herbs. n Children show an awareness of routine. They help to tidy away resources and are rewarded for their efforts with stickers. However, occasionally, the transition between activities and routines is not managed effectively. This means that children wait for prolonged times to begin the next task, such as a painting activity or to enjoy snack. During this time, some children become restless and disengaged.

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need to do better?

30 March 2023 n Overall, the childminder supports children's emerging communication and language skills well. She introduces new vocabulary for older children and uses repetition to embed learning. For example, she names birds, such as 'blackbird' and 'wood pigeon'. However, on occasion, the childminder and her assistant do not model the correct pronunciation of words. This means that children repeat back the words they hear incorrectly. n Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Children are encouraged to brush their teeth, which helps to ensure they learn the importance of dental hygiene from a very young age. Daily opportunities to access the outdoors ensures children have plenty of fresh air and exercise. n The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working with parents and other professionals. She shares information with parents via a dedicated

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application and encourages parents to share their own observations of children's learning at home. The childminder has plans in place to contact other early years settings that children attend although this has not yet been realised.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has ensured that herself and her assistants have completed relevant training so that their knowledge and skills in this matter remain up to date. Whistle-blowing arrangements are clearly understood by the childminder and her assistants. The childminder has implemented effective risk assessments to ensure that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment. This includes a thorough process for the family's dog. Safer sleep guidelines have been considered and effective arrangements are implemented for children as they rest and sleep.

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should:

n refine the transitions between routines and activities so that children are not waiting for prolonged periods in order to maximise their attention and engagement n strengthen understanding around the importance of modelling the correct pronunciation of words, in order to support children's emerging language skills even more effectively n develop partnerships with other settings that children attend so that learning and development can be complemented and pertinent information shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433799 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10269347 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 18 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Her husband, mother and daughter work as assistants at various times. The childminder has an appropriate level 6 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistants' interactions with the children during the inspection and the impact these had on children's learning. n One assistant carried out an activity and the childminder and inspector discussed the effectiveness of this and how well it supported children's learning. n The childminder made documentation available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

30 March 2023 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

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