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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Liverpool

Inspected 7 Nov 2023 · published 8 Dec 2023 · URN EY467304

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  • Inspection date verified

    7 Nov 2023

  • Inspectors verified

    Lynne Naylor

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY467304

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  • OverallMet

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−32Criticalmore positive than 9% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings6w−50
  • What needs to improve430w−4

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5
Words of findings
430
about usual (typical 350)
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Flesch 54, typical 47
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18 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has evaluated her practice. With support from the local authority adviser, she has enhanced her policies and procedures. Overall, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. She maintains a valid first-aid certificate and is reading information on the internet to build further on her knowledge and skills. n Following the last inspection, the childminder improved her understanding of the changes and events that need to be notified to Ofsted. As required, she informed Ofsted of a new household member, so that Ofsted could complete the suitability checking process. n The childminder has identified a need to build on her basic knowledge of child protection and has booked a place on safeguarding training. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare and has contact

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This provision meets requirements

numbers for other agencies ready to use. She has suitable ways to check for any risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She has a range of ways to exchange information with parents to support children's care and their learning and development. She understands that she is required to provide parents with a written assessment of their child's progress at age two and has a suitable way to do this. n An appropriate range of toys and books is kept accessible, so children of all ages can help themselves and develop independence. The childminder has suitable ways to observe and assess children's learning. She explains how she plans to build on what each child knows and can do as they play. She explains how she can build on children's speaking and counting skills while they look at books and play imaginatively in the role-play kitchen.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes suitable ways to help children to manage their feelings, behave well and respect others. She talks about supporting children's awareness of a range of cultures and faiths through stories and outings.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467304 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10305786 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 0 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Toxteth, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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 setting. n The inspector viewed the space and resources available for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation including evidence of the childminder's training. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans to evaluate her practice and take account of the views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

7 November 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

7 November 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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