Brennan, Amy Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 12 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is dedicated to the continuous improvement of her setting. She has a strong focus on undertaking further professional development opportunities in order to enhance her already good practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes children on a regular basis in order to identify their interests and plan activities to extend their learning.  Children behave well and have a good understanding of the rules of the setting. The childminder is a positive role model and supports children to understand diversity and respect each other.  The childminder provides children with effective support to help them understand how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with others to provide continuity of care and an extension of learning experiences for those children attending other settings.  Children settle quickly as the childminder is skilled at building warm and responsive

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This provision is good

relationships that effectively support children's self-confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies occasionally have fewer opportunities to make independent choices about what they would like to play with.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help children understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for babies to make independent choices in their play  make the most of opportunities to help children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector considered the views of parents recorded by the childminder.  The inspector jointly evaluated practice with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching in the indoor and outdoor areas, and assessed its impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled and discussed a range of documents including the childminder's qualifications, her self-evaluation and children's learning records.  The inspector sampled evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in her home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified and regularly updates her knowledge to further improve the quality of her practice. She has an accurate understanding of areas for further development and seeks the views of others to drive improvement. The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. She has a good understanding of how to identify potential indicators of abuse and report these appropriately. The childminder implements a broad range of policies and procedures well to successfully promote children's safety and well-being. Her risk assessments are ongoing and identify risks effectively. She ensures she can minimise any potential hazards in order to keep children safe. The childminder has effective arrangements in place to work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that all children attending benefit from continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good grasp of individual children's development and makes good use of the information she gathers from parents upon entry. Parents are encouraged to make regular contributions to children's learning records. The childminder's assessments of children's progress are accurate and regularly updated using information gathered through observations. The childminder plans activities that children find interesting and challenging. They begin to make marks and explore texture with rice pudding. Children demonstrate curiosity as they talk about things that are hot and cold, and explore ice cubes in a large tray. The childminder effectively role models language and asks children a variety of questions as they play. Children begin to understand mathematical concepts, such as counting and matching as they sort blocks of different colours. They develop confidence in their physical development as they make large marks and kick balls in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She builds close relationships with the children in her care, who quickly develop self-confidence and a sense of belonging. The childminder supports children to play together or alongside each other well and is a positive role model. Children develop an understanding of diversity and respectful attitudes towards others. She uses praise to support children's self-esteem as they learn new skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to develop their social skills through interactions with others. She helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. Children are able to use physical play equipment safely under her supervision.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children attending receive effective support to make good progress across all seven areas of learning. The childminder's monitoring systems enable her to identify any areas of concern quickly and address these with parents or other professionals. Children demonstrate they are developing the attitudes which prepare them well to move on to school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403098 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 850487 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Bebington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care for disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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

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Telephone number

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