Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 27 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She is sensitive and caring. She provides a nurturing and educational environment for children which is well resourced with age-appropriate activities and experiences.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They give clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children are polite and respectful and demonstrate good manners.  The childminder's effective observational and assessment skills focus precisely on meeting children's individual needs and interests. She has high expectations of all children and provides plentiful opportunities for them to extend their skills during play.  The childminder understands fully her responsibilities in providing support and guidance to her assistant. Induction procedures are in place and opportunities are regularly provided to help ensure that practice is consistent throughout the setting.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder effectively liaises with parents, keeps them well informed and shares activities to promote home learning opportunities.  The childminder has good links with other providers and professionals. Children are effectively supported and prepared as they move on to pre-school or school. The childminder promotes independence and encourages children to develop their self-care skills. They gain a strong sense of belonging and become self-motivated as they learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused on raising her good teaching to an outstanding level.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice overall, she does not do so consistently to help her target further improvements even more accurately.

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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

 focus more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  develop self-evaluation systems even further that help identify improvements across all aspects of the provision.

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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 discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's files, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and all those living on the premises.  The inspector viewed a small selection of completed questionnaires provided by the childminder as part of her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are clear about the procedures to follow should they have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Children are kept safe and secure at all times. The childminder and her assistant both have a qualification in first aid. Children are kept safe and secure within the home and when on outings. The childminder and her assistant abide by health and safety regulations and ensure that parents can be contacted at all times in the event of an emergency. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to track children's progress in their learning and development. She knows how to support them effectively so that any gaps in development are swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her skills well to support all children. She and her assistant give babies and young children time to explore and investigate different objects. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their speech and language skills. For example, with babies she introduces new words and describes the objects that they are handling. Older children develop their literacy skills, for example, comparing and matching the letters on the road sign with the letters in their own name. The childminder and her assistant make learning fun. They demonstrate and give children time to look and listen. Babies show what they are learning as they imitate adults and initiate their own game play. Children are active learners, becoming confident as they begin to communicate and show a desire to explore further. The childminder has good relationships with parents. They comment on the support and guidance they have received regarding their child's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the setting, which is warm, friendly and inviting. The childminder and her assistant have established genuine bonds with all children and offer settled, close relationships. The childminder offers meaningful praise to babies throughout their play, providing effective encouragement and motivation. Older children take some responsibility for agreeing their own rules and boundaries. This helps to give them a strong sense of well-being and accountability. The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding of the importance of eating healthily and taking regular exercise. Children enjoy playing and learning in the outdoors. They enjoy the space and the freedom. The childminder plans carefully to provide opportunities for children to do things differently and on a larger scale.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to their stage of development when they first attend the setting. Children thoroughly enjoy their learning. They are inquisitive and self-motivated. Older children eagerly join in activities, try new experiences and concentrate well. Younger children are learning to form new bonds with the childminder as they settle into her care. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281678 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 861091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Greasby, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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