Childminder EY466580

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 engage in a range of stimulating learning experiences which offers them good levels of challenge. This contributes to them making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works in very close partnership with parents and other settings. These partnerships are effective in promoting consistency in care and education which meets all children's individual needs.  Children demonstrate a strong, emotional attachment to the childminder in this warm and positive environment. The childminder encourages children's independent play. She ensures they can choose freely from the good range of resources and toys around them.  The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour very well. They talk about their feelings and consider the consequences of their actions on other people.  The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, identifying strengths and areas for

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This provision is good

further improvement that will benefit the children. She fully includes parents and their children in these procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has recently improved the way she plans for children's development, she has not yet monitored the impact it has on their learning and progress.  The childminder does not seek as much information as possible from parents about what their child already knows and can do prior to them starting at the provision.

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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

 embed the improved planning system and assess the impact that this has on children's learning and progress  strengthen the partnerships with parents, in order to help them share what their child knows and can do from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability 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 good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is committed to her role and effectively promotes children's learning and welfare. Overall, regular checks on children's progress are carried out to ensure they are moving forward well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety is rigorously promoted. The childminder vigilantly checks all areas of her house and garden each day. She clearly understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. She has accessed courses to enhance her knowledge and skills which are of benefit to the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children benefit from a well organised and child- orientated playroom which fully supports their all-round development. The childminder regularly observes the children and uses her observations to monitor and assess their progress. She has a good knowledge of the different ways in which children learn and allows them opportunities to direct their own play. The childminder supports children's learning well. For example, when children find mini-beasts in the garden, the childminder skilfully enhances their learning. She provides magnifying glasses to spark their interest and curiosity in what they look like and how they move. The childminder gets down to the children's level and encourages them to describe the mini-beasts that they have found. She encourages children to think about the different colours of the mini-beasts. They also count how many they have found to help promote their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly develop strong attachments to the childminder. She devotes her full attention to their care and emotional well-being. The childminder acts as a positive role model, who interacts with them using a caring and sensitive approach. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, which helps children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder follows good hygiene routines, providing plenty of opportunities for children to practise their independence and self-care skills. The childminder and children attend groups in the local area. This helps children to build on their social skills and learn how to respect others living in the community. Children's physical development is supported effectively. They have good opportunities to play in the garden and visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children display good levels of confidence, which helps to raise their self-esteem. They are encouraged to explore and investigate the stimulating environment to develop their own ideas and lead their own play. Children are learning a range of important skills. This helps support them to be fully prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466580 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 954041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Prenton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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