Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 3 October 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 uses her experience and skills gained through her qualifications to effectively observe and assess children's learning. She accurately completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress in their learning and development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides activities that are stimulating, interesting and meet children's individual needs.  Children form secure, emotional attachments with the childminder. They are offered reassurance, encouragement and affection at times when they need these most. Children's well-being, confidence and self-esteem are fostered well.  The childminder is calm and consistent when managing children's behaviour. She uses positive strategies to teach children how to behave appropriately.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively teaches children about diversity and how other people live and work in the community. Children are learning to respect and trust others.  The childminder purposefully takes children to local groups where they develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and embrace new situations with confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities to extend younger children's exploratory play.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not yet focus sharply enough on how the quality of teaching can be further enhanced to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.

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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 younger children's exploratory play, in order to fully promote their curiosity and understanding  extend self-evaluation to sharpen the focus on the quality of teaching and how can this be further developed to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her qualifications and suitability.  The inspector viewed feedback and completed questionnaires provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. Policies and procedures are effectively implemented to help ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to help ensure that risks to children are minimised. She liaises closely with parents to help make sure the care and learning needs of all children are effectively met. The childminder knows the children well. She clearly identifies how well they are progressing in their learning and development and where support is needed to extend their knowledge and skills. This helps to ensure that any gaps in their learning and development are swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences to support children's development in all areas of learning. Children become focused and concentrate well as they create their own pictures with paint. The childminder gives older children time to explore and experiment with the colours. She provides a range of tools for children to use. She promotes good communication and language as she talks to children about the shapes they are creating. Younger children also take part in the activity. However, they are not given the same amount of time and freedom to explore and benefit from the feel and texture of the paint. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and extend their physical skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy threading beads onto strings. They learn about colour and shape as they take part in this activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are flexible and used effectively by the childminder to establish children's likes, dislikes and routines. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the setting as they freely choose their own activities. For example, younger children who are just learning to walk, smile and take pride in toddling through the setting, pushing a wheeled toy. Older children happily wash their own paintbrushes in the sink, showing their independence. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles as she encourages them to regularly wash their hands. Children are helped to learn about cross- contamination as the childminder explains to them the reasons why keeping clean is important. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She helps children to learn about making healthy food choices and teaches them about the benefits of taking regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working in the range of development typical for their age. They are developing the key skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to nursery or school. Children are confident and self-motivated. Children enjoy using their imagination to recreate life experiences. They have numerous opportunities to develop a good understanding of the world in which they live. They are confident to talk to adults about their friends and their likes and dislikes. They are gaining very good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306236 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 864850 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Upton, Wirral, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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