Childminder EY384993

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 15 September 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment where children are valued and cared for. Her calm and sensitive manner effectively promotes children's self- esteem and emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests, needs and ways of learning. She provides a broad range of interesting activities, which helps children to make good progress.  Children are well behaved and learn to be polite and respectful. The childminder is a good role model and is calm and consistent in helping children to manage their feelings.  Children benefit from the effective partnership the childminder has established with parents. Parents praise the nurturing and welcoming environment provided. They are provided with helpful information about their children's learning and encouraged to develop this further at home.  The childminder has established positive communication with the other settings

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This provision is good

children attend, providing a continuous approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's tracking of children's progress is not precise enough to give the most accurate view of their learning.  The childminder has not yet established sharply focused plans for professional development to extend her already good teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 further the precision of tracking that more fully reflects children's good progress  strengthen and extend existing knowledge and skills, and consistently drive the good quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning records, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written records of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder assesses risks to children and takes steps to make sure the environment is safe and secure. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse so that she can recognise when a child may be at risk. She is familiar with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. A range of policies to promote children's safety and well-being is in place, helping to ensure their safety. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice well and takes into account the views of parents and children in bringing about improvements. The action and recommendation from the last inspection have been addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from high-quality interactions with the childminder which help to extend their learning. She models language and helps them to learn new words and encourages them to explain their ideas clearly. Children enjoy activities, such as making a robot out of cardboard boxes and other materials. Children learn counting skills and they count how many blocks they use to make a tower. They enjoy collecting leaves, and matching and sorting them helps develop their early mathematical skills. Older children's learning is extended and they learn to identify trees from the leaves they have collected.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. They respond to her positive approach, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children show a strong sense of security in the childminder's home. They learn to be independent as they select their own toys and help to tidy up. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles and healthy eating. For example, she explains sensitively why children have fruit rather than sugary foods for their snack. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences. They learn about different cultural events and use a variety of resources that reflects different cultures and backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to be confident and independent. Children are keen to learn. Their communication skills are developing well and they express themselves clearly. Children enjoy books and develop an interest in reading. They are supported to use the broad range of books available. They learn to listen well and to cooperate with others. Children are well prepared for their transfer to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384993 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1044126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Rock Ferry, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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