Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 27 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 has a thorough understanding of her role and responsibilities. The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children in their care. They work extremely well together and provide support which meets the individual needs of all children.  The childminder makes exceptionally good use of very detailed observations and assessments to plan an exciting range of varied activities that builds on children's interests. Children make excellent progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder creates a nurturing and welcoming environment. Children form very close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They demonstrate a strong sense of security and are extremely active, motivated learners. There is an extensive range of resources and equipment which children confidently and independently choose to play

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This provision is outstanding

with.  The childminder has developed excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals. Parents are kept very well informed about their children's care and development through an extremely detailed daily diary. They are fully involved in the assessment process and regularly share information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder and her assistant constantly evaluate their practice and consider how they can improve the service they provide. They have identified ways to improve even further and set challenging targets for the future.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities to ensure that the outstanding quality of the provision is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity with the assistant and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's assessment files and training records.  The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. The written views of parents were taken into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a comprehensive understanding of child protection issues and the reporting procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child. The childminder is fully committed to delivering outstanding practice. She is passionate about developing her practice even further through ongoing training and professional development, recognising that this is an area for constant growth. For example, the childminder sought additional training to help her further improve support for the development of children's speech and language skills. As a result, she has introduced innovative teaching strategies which are having a significant impact on their progress. The childminder works closely with her assistant. Procedures for performance management are embedded in practice. The childminder frequently observes her assistant and provides him with regular support and mentoring, to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

ensure the highest possible standards are maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses high-quality observations and precise assessments of children's progress and development to complete meticulous records which are used to inform group and individual planning. Children's progress is robustly monitored and any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed. There is an excellent balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities. For example, children enthusiastically join in with a group activity using their senses to explore a well-planned range of textures and environments. The childminder uses an extensive range of strategies to promote children's communication and language skills. Children have extremely good opportunities to practise their counting skills in play and routine activities. They enjoy sharing books and singing songs and rhymes. Children learn about the living world. For example, they grow vegetables and study the development of ladybirds' eggs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are extremely positive role models. They provide children with gentle guidance and support so children understand expectations. Children behave exceptionally well for their age and stage of development. The childminder consistently encourages them to play together, which helps them to form excellent relationships with each other. Children have extensive opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder promotes high standards of hygiene and healthy lifestyles extremely well. For example, she engages children in high-quality discussions about the benefits of healthy eating and the importance of using sun cream. There are superb opportunities for children to be active and play outside.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making excellent progress in their learning. The childminder has a strong focus on teaching children the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children are highly motivated learners. They develop excellent levels of independence. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306173 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855114 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 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Wallasey. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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