Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 25 January 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's home is very welcoming, safe and inviting, and the childminder has a warm approach towards the children. Children are happy during their time with the childminder.  Children benefit from a very broad range of experiences. The childminder is always searching out new activities and resources for children to explore.  Partnerships with parents are very secure. The childminder uses a range of strategies to ensure that information is shared effectively. This helps children to benefit from a shared approach to their learning.  Children are safe while in in the childminder's care. The childminder carries out regular checks and takes appropriate action to minimise any risks.  The childminder holds a qualification and regularly accesses professional development to ensure she is continuously improving her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and ability to solve simple problems they may encounter in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views within the childminder's own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of what to look out for and what to do if they have any concerns about a child. There are clear systems to supervise the assistant and a programme of professional development ensures they both improve their skills and knowledge. The childminder collects the views of parents to help her evaluate her provision and she has an action plan in place to improve aspects of her provision. The childminder has secure partnerships with other providers, including schools. This helps children's move between settings to be managed effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and uses a range of effective teaching strategies to promote children's learning. For example, she describes what they are doing, repeats and extends their sentences and engages them in conversations about their home life. She introduces names of colours, shapes and numbers into the discussion and demonstrates how to use tools while playing with sand. This contributes towards children being engaged and highly motivated to join in. However, occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills. The childminder uses effective systems to observe and assess children and uses this information to plan interesting activities. She quickly identifies gaps in their learning and adapts her planning accordingly. This helps all children to progress well in all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares information with parents to ensure children settle quickly. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder has good routines to ensure that children develop effective self-care skills, and they attend groups to help them develop social skills. Children behave very well. The childminder sets clear boundaries and uses meaningful praise to ensure that children know what is expected of them. The childminder has improved her knowledge of healthy food options and has enhanced the menu for children even further. Children know how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder provides them with opportunities to learn and consistent messages about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410263 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 851070 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in the Greasby area of Wirral and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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