Jones, Stephanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 24 January 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder promotes children's progress towards the early learning goals well through an imaginative and varied curriculum.  Children are motivated and engaged in their learning as the childminder considers their individual interests and skills in her planning. This helps children to develop the attitudes which successfully prepare them for a move to school.  Children demonstrate good relationships with the childminder, as they seek her out to talk and share experiences.  Children behave with care and consideration towards each other as the childminder is a good role model. This makes a positive contribution to their self-confidence and sense of belonging.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and how to report concerns regarding children's welfare if necessary. As a result, she is able to protect children from harm.  The childminder demonstrates that she continually reflects on her practice, and has

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This provision is good

identified relevant areas for improvement, in order to move towards achieving even better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather and use detailed information about children's developmental starting points from parents, in order to complete a balanced initial assessment of their skills.  Occasionally, children's behaviour deteriorates as they have to wait for long periods during daily routines, such as going outdoors or at mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use information obtained from parents consistently when forming initial assessments of what children already know and can do upon entry, to monitor their progress even more accurately  promote children's good behaviour at all times by minimising the time they are kept waiting during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector met with the childminder to discuss her self-evaluation and reviewed a variety of operational documents, including registers of attendance and insurance certificates.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and those recorded on parent surveys.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and observed activities in the indoor and outdoor area.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and sampled children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and sampled evidence of her qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant are well qualified for their roles. As a result of their knowledge, the quality of teaching is good. Children are motivated and engaged as they explore different textures and natural materials while constructing a safari park in the outdoor area. Their understanding of the world is well promoted through regular visits in the local area, for example, to the library or woods. Babies developing physical coordination skills are well supported as the childminder provides open spaces and lots of praise for their achievements. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and these inform their next steps in development, which are shared with parents. Children's progress is monitored well by the childminder, which enables her to identify gaps in their learning. However, she does not always complete balanced initial assessments of children's developmental starting points, by gathering and consistently

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who attend. This is good

using information from parents about what children already know and can do.

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good

Children have access to freshly cooked, healthy meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day. The childminder reminds children that it is important to wash their hands thoroughly, because germs are invisible. This helps to promote their good physical health. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves, in order to develop their self-care skills. This also supports their self-confidence, and their achievements are shared with parents. Children benefit from the wide variety of resources available to them in the spacious and well-presented playroom. Having a free choice of resources and activities ensures that children are motivated to learn. The childminder completes daily visual risk assessments to ensure the setting is clean and safe for children's use. She also helps children to learn about taking small risks, for example, as they use physical apparatus in the garden. Children's behaviour is good. However, they occasionally become restless

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good

while waiting for daily routines to be completed. For example, they are asked to wait at the table until all children have finished their snack.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities as a provider and implements the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She has good partnerships with parents, who praise the setting for its welcoming atmosphere and comment on the progress their children are making. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of information sharing with other providers where appropriate, in order to promote a consistent approach to children's learning. She has devised effective systems to monitor the quality of the educational programmes and these ensure that children are supported to progress in all areas of learning. This enables her to secure interventions for children, where appropriate. The childminder works well alongside her assistant. Appropriate procedures are in place to ensure that her assistant is qualified and suitable for her role, and aware of the setting's policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 954345 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 872391 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and works with her co-childminder and assistant in Eastham, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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