Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 17 March 2010

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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 setting is very well organised and offers a wide range of high-quality resources for children to choose from. She gives the highest priority to children's well- being. Children gain confidence and good self-esteem and develop their independence.  The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that have positive outcomes for children. She reviews the space arrangements and resources regularly to help ensure she meets the needs of all children.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents and other professionals. She regularly shares information with parents about children's progress in their learning and development. Parents are encouraged to support their children's ongoing learning and development at home.  The childminder and her assistant are both well qualified. The childminder plans effectively for children's individual learning. She successfully monitors children's

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This provision is good

progress in their learning and development and identifies their next steps to inform future planning. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour with children at all times. She helps children learn the difference between right and wrong. She encourages them to share and take turns, be polite and develop good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally overlooks opportunities to extend children's knowledge, understanding and thinking skills as they play.  The programme of professional development is not highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to an outstanding 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

 provide more opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and enrich their knowledge and understanding further  focus more precisely on the programme for professional development that increases the potential to deliver higher-quality provision and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, talked with children and observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder, including self-evaluation, safeguarding and children's assessments of their learning.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including children's observations, accident and medication records and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard and promote children's welfare. This includes how to respond in the event of a concern about a child. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder tracks children's progress in their learning and development carefully. She gains information from parents when children first start. This helps her to plan appropriately for children's individual needs, abilities and interests and identify any gaps in learning or development. The childminder understands her responsibilities as an employer. She ensures that her assistant is up to date with all the policies, procedures and any new legislation. She regularly discusses aspects of policy and practice to make sure that there is consistency in meeting the needs of all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children in meaningful play. Children enjoy handling and exploring toy animals and other small figures. The childminder is enthusiastic and successfully facilitates children's learning. She promotes speaking and language skills and names objects and insects. She provides interesting activities to help children gain an understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy planting strawberry seedlings. Children have opportunities to develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they carefully prepare the compost and insert new plants. The childminder provides explanations about what children need to do next and why. Children listen and respond well to instructions. The childminder promotes early mathematical skills as she introduces new vocabulary around weights and measures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being. Settling- in arrangements are used well and build positive relationships with children and their families from the start. The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children play outside daily. They play on bicycles and ride-on toys in the garden. Children have opportunities to visit play parks and farms. The childminder supports babies to master their early physical development skills. She gives lots of support and encouragement to help strengthen their muscles and aid mobility. Older children are appropriately challenged to push hard and use the pedals on a tractor. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children consistently make good progress across all areas of learning. Children are curious, self-motivated, eager and active learners. They have opportunities to explore and be creative and imaginative. Children learn about other cultures and gain a good insight into the diverse society in which they live. Children are acquiring the skills needed in preparation for school. They are developing their independence and good social skills. They have ample opportunities to develop their early literacy and early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241048 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Upton, Wirral, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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