Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 28 February 2013

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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 successfully addressed previous actions and recommendations since her last inspection. She has made sustained improvements to her provision which have improved the outcomes for children in her care.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. Children are very interested and engaged in their play for periods of time.  Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. She treats them with warmth, kindness and consideration. Children quickly grow in confidence and feel valued in this relaxed and friendly environment.  Partnerships with parents are successful. The childminder shares information about children's learning and progress on a daily basis. Parents are well informed about the progress of their child.  The childminder is passionate about providing a high-quality service for children and their parents. She attends regular training and reads relevant publications to help to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder discusses children's individual care needs with staff at other settings they attend, she does not always obtain detailed information about children's individual learning to complement this when they are in her care.  Children have few opportunities to build on their early mathematical skills during planned activities.

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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

 develop even more effective ways to exchange information with other settings children attend that complement the learning that takes place elsewhere  provide more opportunities during planned activities to build on children's developing early mathematical skills.

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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 her family and looked at a selection of policies, including safeguarding and the childminder's 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 how to meet the individual needs of children in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of signs or symptoms that would raise concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She carries out thorough and regular risk assessments in order to help keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her provision to identify strengths and areas for development. She seeks parents' and children's views and uses their feedback to help her improve her service. Parents comment that they are very pleased with the level of communication, the wide range of activities and the good progress children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and fully understands how children develop and learn. She uses her observations and assessments of children to identify areas of learning to focus on with them next. The childminder provides stimulating activities and, generally, plans well for children's individual learning. Younger children have good opportunities for sensory play. For example, they become engrossed in exploring objects made from different textured materials. The childminder interacts effectively with children and uses every opportunity to introduce new words to extend their growing vocabulary. This helps to build on their communication and language skills. Children's natural curiosity develops as they explore the highly welcoming, child-friendly surroundings. The childminder provides a range of interesting and stimulating resources which is easily accessible for children to direct their own play. This helps to support them to become independent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and their emotional needs are well met. Flexible settling-in sessions ensure that children form a strong bond with the childminder and feel comfortable in her home. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's development and personal routines and uses this to provide consistency in their care. Children are well behaved. They respond positively to guidance and rules. Children cuddle together with the childminder as she reads them a story. They happily join in with turning the pages and lifting the flaps. The childminder encourages children to develop their understanding of the wider world. Children enjoy trips to the park and local toddler groups, where they enjoy meeting other children and people from the community. Children experience plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy eating

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. From a young age they are starting to gain the essential skills for their future learning. Children quickly become confident and self-assured in the childminder's care. Children enjoy nursery rhymes and listen with interest to favourite stories. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449837 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1042768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Moreton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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