Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 10 December 2012

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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 childminder has made good progress in improving her practice and provision since the last inspection. She is ambitious and uses her effective systems of self-evaluation to drive forward the quality of her provision even further.  Teaching is strong. The childminder demonstrates a firm understanding of how children learn and provides them with very good opportunities across all areas of learning. Children make good progress.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are at the heart of this setting. The childminder's warm, nurturing approach and high priority for children's emotional development mean children settle quickly and form strong, secure attachments.  Children demonstrate an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They demonstrate that they know the positive effects of a healthy diet as they proudly show off their muscles following snack.  The childminder works closely with all other professionals involved in the care and

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This provision is good

development of children. She successfully creates an effective collaborative approach to meeting children needs through good information sharing and partnership working.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are further opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning and share what they know about their children's development at home.

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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

 strengthen the good partnerships with parents and provide more opportunities for them to share what they know their children can do at home and to be involved in their children's ongoing learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe and she is aware of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. Her home is safe and secure and positive steps are taken to minimise risks to children. The childminder shows a firm commitment to enhancing her ongoing professional development. For example, since her last inspection she has gained an early years qualification and is currently working towards a degree. Children's good progress is subject to regular monitoring. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes good quality observations of children's play and completes accurate assessments to effectively identify the next steps in their learning. She uses this information well to provide children with a stimulating range of experiences that helps them make good progress across all areas of learning. Children enjoy learning and become engrossed in a fruit guessing game. They use their senses to smell the fruit and make predictions as the childminder asks them what fruit they think it could be. They engage in good quality discussions as they share their preferences and what the fruits look and taste like. The childminder uses her skilful teaching to help children make links across other areas of learning. For example, she encourages children to count and sort the fruit, using a range of mathematical language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She has a calm and positive attitude towards children, who are naturally drawn to her. For example, they seek her out and express their needs, finding great comfort in her affection. Children behave extremely well and show a firm understanding of the rules. They have good opportunities to be independent. They make choices about the resources they use and are encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible. For example, they independently find and use tissues and put them in the bin. Children learn safe behaviours as they practise their risk assessment skills during a range of activities and experiences. For example, they use tyres in the garden for climbing, using good physical skills to navigate over them safely. Children use a range of tools safely, such as knives, scissors and digging equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress and achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. Children enjoy learning, eagerly participate in activities and show a 'can do' attitude. They demonstrate that they are critical thinkers as they test their ideas and are particularly resilient, even when they get it wrong. They are learning to respect each other's differences as they develop an awareness of the wider world and local community. They develop wonderful friendships as they share play ideas and invite others to join in. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447733 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1037216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Prenton area of Wirral. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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