Childminder 306026

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 8 July 2014

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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 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.  Children form secure attachments with the caring childminder and assistant and show strong feelings of security through their good behaviour. For example, they listen to the childminder and follow her suggestions.  Methods of teaching and learning are good. For example, the childminder assesses children's capabilities when they first start and uses this information well to plan what they need to learn next. All children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder uses her good relationships with parents to share information about children's learning. This two-way flow of information promotes children's learning at home and in the setting effectively.

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from a range of activities across all areas of learning, which is age- appropriate, challenging and reflect their interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to investigate and use resources, and complete play activities in ways they choose before she intervenes.

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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

 provide children with more time to explore resources and complete activities to their own satisfaction.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  She looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and assistant have a secure knowledge of their responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder undertakes regular, thorough risk assessments of her home to help her provide a safe environment for children. She works closely with her assistant, who understands their role and responsibility to protect children's welfare and support their care and learning. The childminder has adapted her outdoor environment to include a natural area based on children's interests. Additionally, she has built a basement room with easy access to the garden all year round. The childminder plans interesting activities that support children's different learning needs. Parents and children are asked for their views on the quality of the provision. This helps the childminder to evaluate and adapt the service she offers to meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder enables children to make independent choices about their play. Young children have time to practise their physical skills when they push shapes into the shape sorter. The childminder tests their understanding as she asks where the objects have gone. This effectively prompts children to take the toys out and repeat the game, consolidating their learning. She knows children well and closely links planned activities to their learning needs and personal interests. For example, she provides dough to mould and shape to encourage confidence and familiarity with texture. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. She sings rhymes while playing that the children recognise and thoroughly enjoy joining in with. Assessment of children's learning, including their starting points, is thorough. The childminder effectively identifies what they need to learn next and plans activities that are exciting for all children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and challenge their learning. The childminder has close bonds with the parents and regularly shares information with parents and other professionals to achieve a consistent approach in meeting children's learning and care needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies and children settle well and build positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Parents are offered initial settling-in visits with their children to develop children's confidence. The childminder collects thorough information about children's care needs and routines and agrees on new ones when these change. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. She is a good role model as she is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement and she is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy daily exercise in the very well-resourced garden, which promotes their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills required for the next stage in their learning, including school. For example, they develop good communication skills, enjoy being creative and play imaginatively. They are happy, motivated and independent learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306026 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1044201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Prenton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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