Childminder in Liverpool

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time here and access their favourite activities. The childminder knows children very well and plans a curriculum to meet their needs. However, this is still in the early stages of implementation, and the impact on children's outcomes is not fully evident. This is because there is not enough challenging teaching and learning across activities. Children communicate well during activities. The childminder supports children by answering their questions but does not always challenge their thinking further. This does not always help children to build on what they already know. Children develop their language through their interest in favourite books and stories. This helps children to engage for longer periods of time in some activities.

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel safe and happy here. They behave well and are inquisitive and lively in their play and learning. They glue and stick Easter eggs and chicks onto a picture they are making to take home. Children try different methods to make these stick in the right places. Children show delight when they succeed, and the childminder praises their efforts. This helps children to feel valued and appreciated in what they are trying to achieve.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the curriculum to include children's interests. Children learn letter sounds as they identify animals in books with the childminder. However, the childminder does not extend children's thinking or learning consistently to help children learn more words. This does not help children to build on what they already know. n Children are happy in their chosen activities, and the childminder joins in with their play. However, at times, the childminder focuses on aspects of learning that do not fully interest the children. For example, children choose to dig in the sandpit but soon lose interest, as the childminder tries to focus children on filling containers. Children are not always supported to develop their motivation to learn. n Learning experiences do not always focus on what the childminder has planned. For example, while engaging in a creative activity, the childminder focuses on

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sticking items with glue and how to do this. However, the intent of the activity is to practise numbers and colours. This does not support children to develop their abilities further. n Children experience the local community as they visit nearby parks and children's activity groups. Children have the opportunity to meet other children and adults as they take part in nature walks. This helps children to have an awareness of the wider world they live in. n Children behave well, and the childminder encourages sharing and turn taking.

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need to do better?

31 March 2023 Children use their manners and understand what is being said to them. However, children do not always show high levels of motivation in their play and learning because it is not targeted enough to support children to build on existing skills. This is because planning of the curriculum is not yet fully embedded. n Children develop healthy habits and independence skills. They wash their hands before mealtimes and access the bathroom independently. Children put on their own coats and boots to play outdoors. This helps children to develop the skills they need to do things for themselves. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved how he develops his professional knowledge. He links with other childminders, the local authority and training networks. However, training is not specific enough to support delivering more effective teaching of children to a good standard. This does not fully

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support him to improve outcomes for children. n Parents are happy with the progress their children make. They know what the childminder is supporting their child with and comment that their children make good progress. They say they are confident that their child is safe here.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has updated his safeguarding training and knowledge. He has an effective understanding of what signs and symptoms may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. He knows the correct procedures to report any concerns about a child or another adult working with children. Entrances are kept locked and secured, and safety gates are in place to ensure children do not access areas unsupervised. Children are kept safe, as supervision arrangements mean children are always within sight and/or hearing of the childminder. The childminder carries out risk assessments both at the setting and for trips into the community.

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should:

n continue to implement effective teaching and learning methods to improve outcomes for children to a good standard n plan and implement activities in the curriculum that targets children in their next steps in learning across all areas n continue with professional development and training opportunities to ensure practice consistently improves to a good standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354538 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10262267 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 21 October 2022

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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 8pm, 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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents about their experiences of care, education and involvement with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector held discussions to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes, self-evaluation and training. n Assessments of children's progress from their starting points were discussed with the childminder to evaluate the impact of the curriculum on outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

31 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

31 March 2023 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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