Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 14 January 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the requirement to conduct a written assessment of children's development between the ages of two and three years. She has not conducted this check for the children in her care.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. An adult has moved into the premises. All household members have been suitably vetted, however, which minimises the impact on children's safety.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not robust enough to ensure that she is meeting all legal requirements and continually driving to improve the quality of practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is an experienced practitioner. She understands how children learn and makes appropriate use of what she knows about children's interests and developmental stage.  Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm demeanour. They make independent selections from a variety of resources available to them.  The childminder makes appropriate use of opportunities to help children learn how to keep themselves healthy.  Children make steady progress from their individual starting points. They have appropriate social skills and positive attitudes towards learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years 29/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted are provided with the necessary information to enable them to carry out suitability checks on all persons living on the premises. 25/07/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop robust self-evaluation processes to ensure that all legal requirements are met and the quality of practice is continually enhanced.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents to take account of their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure, through robust self-evaluation, that she is continually updating her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Though some self-reflection and professional development is in place, this has not been sufficient to ensure that all requirements are met. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. The childminder maintains appropriate records to support children's health and welfare. She has a, generally, clear understanding of how to identify and manage any concerns relating to safeguarding children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not conduct the required written assessment of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. Therefore, she misses opportunities to identify and address potential developmental concerns, in conjunction with other professionals. The childminder interacts well with the children and makes appropriate use of the information gathered from her own observations. She plans activities which are based on children's interests to promote their development in all areas. The childminder has ongoing information sharing practices in place with parents. She works with parents to promote children's development. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the range of activities their children engage in. They feel well informed about their children's progress. Children are encouraged to make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. They enjoy being creative with paints and a range of craft materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have enough regard to how she can keep children safe. She is unaware of the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They seek her out to join in as they play imaginatively, preparing a pretend breakfast for their dolls. The childminder interacts sensitively with children and uses praise well. This supports children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Overall, the childminder uses thorough risk assessment processes to identify and minimise potential hazards, both within her home and out in the community. Children show a sufficient understanding of potential hazards. They listen carefully to the childminder's explanations and follow her guidance. Children have good manners and make choices for themselves. They enjoy a healthy diet which adheres to their individual dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Young children's progress is not as good as it could be as opportunities to provide early support and intervention are not identified effectively through assessment. Children are developing the key skills required to help prepare them for the eventual move to school. They have good social skills and a clear enjoyment of learning. The children can communicate their ideas and preferences well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306230 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 871786 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Wallasey, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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