Rooney, Hilary J

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 22 June 2010

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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 strives to provide a fully inclusive service for all children and families. She attends specialist training to help meet the care and learning needs of individual children and ensures assistants have access to this training.  The childminder is extremely committed to her role and proactive in keeping up to date with guidance and legislation. She seeks regular professional development opportunities for both herself and childcare assistants in order to enhance the experiences available to children.  The childminder has established highly effective relationships with the local primary school. She shares information about children's assessments and works with teachers to prepare children exceptionally well for their future move to school.  The childminder is highly skilled at supporting and extending children's learning. She successfully adapts activities and questioning to promote children's thinking skills and

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This provision is outstanding

provide different levels of challenge. Children have an excellent ability to recall information and explain their thinking.  The childminder is extremely experienced, well qualified and very knowledgeable about young children's learning and development. She uses her expertise to plan a wealth of activities that stimulate children's interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder places a high priority on developing children's communication and language skills. She uses various teaching strategies and knowledge gained from training to promote children's speaking and vocabulary. This supports them to make very good progress in this area.

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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 enhance professional development opportunities available to less experienced assistants in order to maintain excellent standards of care and learning.

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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 self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults working and 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 childminder provides children with a high-quality learning environment. She reflects closely on all aspects of her practice in order to identify continuous improvements. Parents and children help to provide suggestions and regular feedback on the quality of the service. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements and ensures updates are readily available for her assistants. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places the upmost priority on children's safety and welfare and attends ongoing child protection training alongside her assistants. The childminder has comprehensive policies in place that she shares with parents. Very strong partnerships have been established with a wide range of professionals to help ensure children's individual needs are exceptionally well met. All children thrive in this truly inclusive environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children's learning and readiness for school are promoted extremely well. The childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical skills, such as measuring, weighing and counting. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world and how to care for living things. They discuss wildlife in the garden and carefully observe caterpillars through magnifying glasses. They use their language skills to discuss how the caterpillars have changed and to predict what will happen next. The childminder uses stories effectively to deeply engage children's learning and interests. Children have fantastic opportunities to learn about technology and equipment. Children's progress is precisely monitored through regular assessments. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to plan for and support children's next steps in learning. She provides challenge for the most able children and timely interventions for those making less than expected progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have formed close relationships with the childminder and each other. They are extremely happy and settled. The childminder effectively supports relationships and promotes sharing. Children's behaviour is excellent. They treat each other with respect and demonstrate a clear understanding of the rules. All children are valued as unique individuals and fully included in the provision. Children's learning is extended outdoors and they have a wealth of opportunities to engage in physical activities. They display high levels of independence and an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides excellent support to her assistants. She understands the importance of enhancing the knowledge of less experienced staff through professional development.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children, including those who have special educational needs or disability, make excellent progress in their learning. They are supported exceptionally well to develop the key skills required for future learning. Younger children are encouraged to explore the environment, make choices and develop their curiosity. Older children communicate confidently and display excellent social skills. They spend long periods of time engaged in self-chosen activities and demonstrate a keen motivation towards learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310684 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 855259 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1985. She lives in the Formby area of Sefton. Sessions are available from 7.20am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.20am to 9.00am on Fridays. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She currently supports a number of children who have special educational needs or disability. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4 and regularly works with assistants.

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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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