Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 has a warm and sensitive manner. She gets to know children really well and always communicates with them at their level. Children settle very quickly as they are relaxed in the childminder's care. This helps to promote their self-esteem.  The childminder has developed exceptionally strong working relationships with other settings and schools. She works extremely well with other professionals to discuss teaching strategies to prepare children for school. When children attend another setting, she liaises with them to share information about children's development. This helps to enhance children's development in all settings.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents have a high regard for the childminder's sensitive and supportive approach. They value the regular discussions about how they can work together and best support their child's learning at home.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She

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This provision is good

identifies their interests through her regular observations and uses this information to plan challenging activities which support their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's focus on self-evaluation is not yet sharp enough so that action plans are used to drive ongoing improvement and raise practice to an outstanding level.  Training is not targeted to develop expertise in the specific areas where it will have most impact and help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 develop the use of self-evaluation and reflective practice so that well-focused improvement plans raise the quality of the setting to an outstanding level  focus more sharply on identifying professional development opportunities to help raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report child protection concerns. She has increased her knowledge of changes to legislation and updated relevant policies and procedures to reflect these. Additionally, she follows effective procedures that help her provide a safe and secure environment. She helps children to manage their own personal safety, according to their age, need and ability. She shares information with parents and other professionals exceptionally well. For example, she uses shared information to identify any gaps in children's learning and then plans for them accordingly. This contributes towards ensuring that children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy opportunities to play and explore independently. They show determination and develop their coordination as they learn to throw balls through basketball hoops. Children delight in their warm interactions with the childminder. For example, they climb onto her knee and snuggle in to read their favourite storybook. The childminder pauses and encourages children to finish the sentences in a familiar book. This helps them to become familiar with story structures and supports their early literacy skills. The childminder asks well-timed questions to help support children's understanding of shape, colour and counting. The childminder promotes children's developing language and understanding very well. For example, they use glue and stickers to make Easter pictures and the childminder asks them to describe what they are doing. Children eagerly respond to her simple questions and confidently explain their creations. This helps them become

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents when children first start at the setting. This helps to ensure that she is able to meet their needs from the start. Children demonstrate confidence and emotional security. For example, they enthusiastically greet visitors and introduce themselves. The childminder uses praise appropriately to support children's self-esteem and she rewards positive behaviour. The childminder supports children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she discusses with children why fruits and vegetables are good for their bodies. Children practise their physical skills during exercise and daily walks in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning in relation to their age and capabilities. They are learning appropriate social skills, such as how to make friends, take turns and share. They are beginning to use mathematical language as they count and talk about shape, size, and colour during their play. Children explore other cultures in their community and learn to respect the differences and similarities of others. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and their move to school. Children are keen and active learners, who enjoy exploring and demonstrate self-confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479797 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 982743 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Greasby, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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