Murphy, Melissa Kate Wilcox

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 26 April 2010

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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 has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning. All children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning or the move to school.  Children have very good communication skills. The childminder is effective in promoting children's developing speech and extending their vocabulary.  The childminder makes her expectations of children's behaviour very clear. She is effective in supporting children to learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour.  Children's independence is effectively supported through opportunities created by the childminder to develop their self-care skills.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice and seeks the views of both parents and children. She is able to accurately identify targets for improvement to further develop her setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of potential indicators of abuse. She has

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This provision is good

devised a clear policy which outlines the correct local procedures that should be followed in order to report concerns about the welfare of a child.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements these well to promote children's well-being and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes less effective in supporting children's problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not always make the most effective use of the outdoor area.

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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

 provide more time for children to attempt to solve problems independently  make better use of the opportunities for children's learning afforded by the outdoor area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed her self-evaluation form.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor areas and jointly evaluated practice with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and operational documents, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector considered the views of parents obtained by the childminder.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in her home, and her qualifications, which include paediatric first aid.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy the range of activities planned for them as the childminder makes effective use of information obtained from parents and her own observations in her planning. Her assessments of children are accurate. The childminder is quickly able to identify if there are any areas in which children's achievements are less than expected, in order to secure additional support where necessary. She interacts well with children at their level and engages in their self-chosen play. The childminder is effective in supporting children's imaginative play as she asks relevant questions and is skilful in extending their games. The childminder creates opportunities for children to make good progress in all areas of learning. They are curious and keen to find out more about the world around them. However, children's ability to find solutions to problems is less effectively supported, as the childminder does not always provide enough time for them to do so independently.

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good

Children show that they are confident and happy in the care of the childminder. She supports positive and caring relationships between older and younger children and is a good role model. The childminder creates interesting opportunities to help children learn about making healthy choices. She is effective in making the most of opportunities to promote children's understanding of being safe. The childminder models the correct and safe use of equipment in order to enhance children's understanding. She conducts regular emergency evacuation drills, to support children's knowledge of safety procedures. The childminder provides a variety of opportunities for children to experience managed risks in order to increase their skills in this area. The childminder has created a welcoming environment with areas for rest and play to meet the needs of the children attending. She is sometimes less effective in her use of the outdoor area and does not always make the

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good

most of opportunities to extend children's learning outdoors when they would prefer this.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps parents well informed and involved in their children's learning. She creates opportunities for parents to contribute to children's progress assessments and promote their learning at home. She understands the importance of sharing information with other providers, where appropriate. The childminder uses this information to promote continuity of care. She is vigilant in identifying and minimising potential hazards in the environment through her risk assessment procedures. The childminder has obtained vetting checks for all adults living in her home to evidence their suitability. The childminder is a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner. She uses knowledge gained from her professional qualification to enhance her provision and is committed to undertaking further professional development. The childminder ensures that she holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification, in order to maintain the knowledge that enables

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provision is good

her to respond effectively in the event of an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400277 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 860150 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Bromborough, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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