Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 4 December 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 developed strong, trusting relationships with children. This helps them to feel safe and secure in her care and supports their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder has made good progress in developing her provision since the last inspection. She has made improvements to her assessment of children's achievements that help her in planning activities to build upon what children already know and can do.  The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She interacts very well with them and skilfully questions them to support their communication and language development.  Good partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend ensures that children receive consistent care and learning from the start.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for ongoing professional development is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about how technological equipment works to build on their understanding of using technology for different purposes.

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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

 plan and implement an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level  provide children with more opportunities to build on their understanding of technology as they discover and experiment with how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about how technological equipment works to build on their understanding of using technology for different purposes.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child. She attends training to improve her knowledge of safeguarding practice. She uses her policies and procedures well to further support safe practice. For example, fire drills are conducted regularly. Risk assessments are also completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to try and identify ways to improve this further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and uses a variety of different tones and expressions in her voice to engage the children well. She carefully intervenes in their play to ask questions and to challenge their thinking skills. She listens carefully to children, repeats back what they have said and adds new words to extend their language. The childminder shows the children how to count accurately during play and they enjoy using their own mathematical knowledge. For example, they count how many bricks they use to build a tower. Children's creativity and physical skills are supported as they use brushes to paint pictures of their favourite animals, concentrating carefully on the different patterns and movements they can make. The childminder responds to children's changing ideas when they decide to discard the brushes and experiment with their hands in the paint. She is also aware of when to stand back and allow children's uninterrupted experimentation in this activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well during daily routines and activities. For example, she sensitively supports them to try putting on their shoes and coats independently before playing outside. She offers meaningful praise and encouragement to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Younger children enjoy the warm affection of the childminder; they climb onto her knee for cuddles when they are tired and calmly fall asleep in her arms. This strong bond helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder provides good levels of supervision and prioritises children's safety. She helps them learn how to stay healthy and develops their physical skills. For example, they have daily opportunities for exercise and learn about food that is good for their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a love of playing, exploring, experimenting and being with others. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and pride in their achievements. Children enjoy playing with other children at playgroups they attend with the childminder. Their behaviour is good. Children listen to the childminder's clear instructions and suggestions. They are well equipped and prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432800 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1043491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Moreton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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