Childminder 306300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 10 March 2011

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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 quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder and her assistant provide activities that children enjoy and which meet their needs and interests. They observe children as they play and use assessments to identify and plan their next steps in learning. This helps to support children's continued good progress in their development.  The childminder and her assistant are very kind and caring. Children are happy and settled in the homely environment. They form very close attachments to the childminder and her assistant. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they confidently choose toys they want to play with.  Children behave well. They demonstrate good manners and social skills. The childminder and her assistant use age-appropriate explanations to help children understand what is expected of them. This helps them to feel valued and respected.  Partnership working with other settings that children attend is strong. The childminder

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This provision is good

regularly shares information about individual children's development. She uses ideas from school to plan activities which complement children's learning in other settings.  The childminder is very enthusiastic and committed to providing a high-quality service. She regularly evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. Overall, she has identified her training needs and areas for further improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored systems to support and further develop the practice of her assistant.  Although, the childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and development, she has not yet fully developed strategies to support parents to regularly contribute their own information to children's ongoing learning and assessment.

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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

 enhance arrangements for supervision and performance management to further improve knowledge, understanding and practice  develop further strategies to support parents to contribute their own information to children's ongoing learning and assessment.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as assessments of children's learning, the childminder's self-evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to one parent to gain their views of the setting and took account of written feedback in the compliments file.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She is very confident of the procedure to follow in reporting concerns. She provides parents with comprehensive information which explains how she safely operates her provision. The childminder is dedicated to further improving her knowledge and skills. She completes additional training, regularly seeks out new information and keeps abreast of current changes. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and development and effectively identifies any gaps in learning. Overall, she regularly shares information with parents to help them support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She uses her skills and knowledge of individual children's learning needs to support and guide their play. Children are given time to investigate different toys and resources and explore their learning environment. For example, children who are just learning to walk are provided with push-along toys and safe spaces to move in. Children are provided with a wide range of activities to develop their sensory and coordination skills. For example, they enjoy playing with dry and cooked pasta, investigating the different textures and attempting threading activities. Children are confident, independent learners. They enjoy initiating their own activities. They demonstrate good coordination skills, pouring water into toy cups and engaging in role play. The childminder actively listens and talks to children during activities. She extends their vocabulary and provides a range of additional words and models their use.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses settling-in sessions well to collect a range of information and build positive relationships with children and their families. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. The childminder effectively manages children's individual care needs and promotes their good health. They learn about healthy lifestyles through everyday routines, discussions and activities. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and to play outdoors. Their independence and self-care skills are very well promoted. Children enjoy playing together and helping with everyday tasks. For example, they enthusiastically use small brushes to sweep up pieces of pasta and put them in the waste tub. Good use is made of local children's groups and places of interest. These provide children with opportunities to socialise with other children and adults and learn more about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points and are acquiring skills in readiness for their next stage in learning, including starting school. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and take pride in their achievements. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills and are encouraged to count in play activities. They enjoy sharing books and demonstrate good levels of concentration when listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306300 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855118 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in the Birkenhead area of the Wirral. She works with an assistant. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. 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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