Childminder 306238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 26 January 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is very well qualified. She continually seeks additional knowledge and expertise. This has an extremely positive impact on the high standards of care and education children consistently benefit from.  The childminder is extremely passionate about her role. She strives to offer the highest quality of care and learning. She is professional, dedicated and her documentation is meticulous.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are excellent. The childminder shares thorough and detailed information on a regular basis. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning, contributing to their excellent progress.  Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of their child's learning. Information is shared on a regular basis to ensure parents have a clear and accurate understanding of their child's level of development.  Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder ensures that children are clear about

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This provision is outstanding

expectations of behaviour, rules and boundaries. Children learn about the needs of others and are kind and caring towards their peers.  The childminder is exceptionally caring towards the children and builds excellent relationships with them. She is highly attentive and warmly gives them the affection and support they need. Children are exceedingly happy in her care.  Children learn to respect and celebrate each others' differences. The childminder values the importance of celebrating and promoting the differences and similarities in children's cultures.

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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

 continue to access professional development opportunities to maintain the already excellent knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, risk assessments and self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. She is alert for signs that may indicate concerns about children's welfare and knows what action to take. Well- implemented risk assessments ensure all possible hazards to children are minimised. Self- evaluation is accurate. The childminder has a very clear vision of how to achieve the highest standards. She has prioritised continuing to improve her already excellent teaching skills, through a variety of different opportunities. Children's development is meticulously assessed to ensure all children receive tailored support to help them make the best possible progress. Parents are extremely happy about the care and learning provided and they comment that the childminder provides an excellent service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable about children's individual needs and current stage of development. She shares her attention really well between the children during activities and effectively promotes every child's individual next steps in learning. All children are enthusiastic learners. They are eager to participate in activities and show high levels of concentration and interest. Children become fully immersed in exploring a variety of sensory experiences. The childminder uses her expertise to adapt the activity, captivating and maintaining children's interest. She engages children extremely well in a current interest about sea creatures, encouraging them to explore and talk about the textures of the different animals. Children are articulate talkers because they are engaged in purposeful conversations and are constantly supported to learn new words and share their ideas. They have excellent opportunities to explore text, to practise their early writing

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows the children extremely well. Children are confident and very happy in her care. They are encouraged to be independent from an early age and quickly learn how to manage their own personal care routines very well. Children enjoy eating a wide range of healthy food and have regular opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air outdoors. The childminder provides comprehensive teaching about being safe to help children learn how to identify and manage risks, developing their ability to become increasingly responsible. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts, encouraging them to have confidence in their own abilities. She provides an environment where children flourish, both physically and emotionally. Children confidently explore their exciting environment and enjoy leading their own play.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. They are highly motivated and meet challenges with confidence. They show increasing independence, and extremely positive attitudes towards learning. Children gain a very wide range of skills in preparation for their future learning. They enjoy learning about nature and the wider world, for example, various animals and the life cycles of caterpillars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306238 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855115 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Bromborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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