Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 4 November 2009

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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 extremely dedicated, enthusiastic and proactive. She places a high priority on enhancing her professional knowledge and teaching skills. Since her last inspection the childminder has undertaken a wealth of training and research. This has significantly enhanced her practice and the learning experiences available to children.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective and well established. Parents receive detailed summaries and reports about their child's learning and development. They are included in initial assessments and discussions about children's individual needs and care routines.  Children are extremely happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They display high levels of involvement in both planned and self-chosen activities. The environment is designed to stimulate children's interests and engage all aspects of their learning.  The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how young children learn and

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This provision is outstanding

develop. She uses her expert knowledge to identify specific next steps in development and to plan highly challenging learning experiences.  Children have excellent opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills. They confidently attend to their own needs and eagerly assist the childminder with daily tasks and routines.  The childminder precisely monitors children's learning and progression towards their next steps in learning. This supports children to make rapid progress in all areas of their learning.

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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 maintain expertise and high-quality teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She updates her knowledge by attending regular training and revises her policies to reflect any changes. The childminder is highly reflective and continuously reviews the quality of her practice. She identifies targeted improvements and reflects on the impact of changes made. The childminder is keen to maintain her excellent practice and understands how ongoing professional development can support this. She has identified how she will use future training to extend her expertise and learning opportunities available to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching and learning is superb. The childminder displays a secure knowledge of how to maximise opportunities for learning. She skilfully questions children during activities to help shape their learning and extend their thinking skills. Children become deeply engrossed in activities and display high levels of curiosity. They benefit from a steady balance of planned and self-chosen activities. Children are supported to develop their understanding of numbers and measurements by exploring the carefully planned mathematical area. They excitedly explore water in the garden and use their independence to fill containers and water the plants. Children's language and communication skills are particularly well supported. The childminder provides superb opportunities for conversation and discussion. She precisely monitors children's learning and progression towards their next steps in learning. This supports children to make rapid

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

progress in all areas of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and provides consistent reminders about behaviour, sharing and turn taking. She effectively nurtures children's social development and emotional well-being. The childminder encourages children to reflect on their actions and consider the needs and feelings of others. Activities are sensitively planned to encourage cooperation and support developing friendships. Children display extremely high levels of independence and confidence in their own abilities. Their good health is extremely well promoted and children display an excellent understanding of hygiene practices. Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop their physical skills and coordination in the well-planned outdoor environment.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely active and inquisitive learners. They make excellent progress in their learning. Activities are highly challenging and expertly matched to children's unique learning styles. Children display a positive attitude to learning and new experiences. The childminder supports children's early literacy and mathematical skills very well. They develop strong social skills and communicate their needs clearly. This helps to prepare children exceptionally well for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263941 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 848460 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Hoylake area of the Wirral. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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