Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 24 November 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

 Children are well cared for. The childminder is playful, warm and responsive to each child's needs. Children feel safe in her care; they enjoy warm and loving relationships with the childminder and are supported to build firm friendships with each other.  Regular and precise assessment methods are used to evaluate the progress that children are making and promptly identify any gaps in learning. The childminder knows how to seek and provide additional support for children when necessary.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents feel informed and involved in their child's learning, which helps to promote consistency and continuity of care and learning, as children move between home and the setting.  Children behave very well. The childminder helps them to understand rules and boundaries and the importance of taking turns, sharing and caring for others.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seeks feedback from parents and

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This provision is good

children to help her identify areas for further development to improve the overall quality of her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a highly targeted programme of ongoing professional development to help ensure the quality of teaching and learning improves even further.  At times, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to help promote children's already good communication and language 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

 build on the programme of training and professional development to constantly raise the quality of teaching and learning  focus more precisely on supporting children's communication and language skills, to help them make the best possible progress in this aspect of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  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 robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she have concerns about the welfare and safety of a child. The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise any potential hazards to children in her home and while on outings. Observation, assessment, planning and tracking processes are excellent, and help to ensure that children's next steps in learning are met. Children's assessments are analysed well and interventions are quickly put in place if needed. Parents report that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides and feel well supported.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a broad range of activities that promote children's development across all areas of learning. The childminder ensures that any identified next steps in learning are planned for, based on children's existing interests and preferences. Children are confident and motivated to join in activities and try new experiences. Children enjoy making marks and are beginning to develop their early writing skills. For example, outdoors, children use large chalks to draw circles. The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills, as she encourages them to describe their drawings. Mathematical development is supported as the childminder uses the language of position, size and number. For example, she encourages children to count as they use different wooden shapes to build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are supported to understand how to keep themselves safe. Even very young children learn to safely negotiate steps into the childminder's garden and ask for help from an adult when needed. The childminder plans activities to help children learn about different lifestyles, cultures and abilities. Children enjoy lots of varied and exciting trips to places of interest, which supports their understanding of the natural world around them. Children's good health is well promoted. Hygiene routines are consistently implemented, and the childminder makes good use of opportunities to discuss why it is important to look after their bodies. The childminder organises her good quality toys well. Children of different ages and interests independently access and play with a wide range of toys safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a love of playing, exploring, experimenting and being with others. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and pride in their achievements. Children are becoming increasingly independent as they are encouraged to do simple tasks, such as putting on their shoes, for themselves. They enjoy playing with other children and listening to the childminder's clear instructions and suggestions. Children are well equipped and prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412405 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 851284 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 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Meols, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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