Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 17 September 2015

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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 successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. She has good self-evaluation procedures in place and she captures the views of children and parents through daily discussions.  Children enjoy a range of activities and resources which challenges their learning and development. They are motivated to learn, enthusiastic in their approach and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has established good links with parents. Information about children's development and progress is regularly shared and used to create a consistent approach to meeting their individual needs.  The areas used for childminding are safe, inviting and welcoming. There is a wide selection of interesting toys and play materials. These are accessible to enable children to select resources and make independent choices.  Children form positive attachments with the childminder and develop warm

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This provision is good

relationships with her. They build friendships with other children and demonstrate that they feel secure, happy and well settled in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always adapt her teaching sufficiently to extend children's learning and accelerate their progress as much as possible.  Although the partnership with parents is good, the childminder does not always seek as much information as possible from parents about what their child can do, prior to them starting with her.

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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

 explore different teaching strategies to help children make more-rapid progress in their learning  encourage parents to share even more information about their child from the start.

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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 is committed and passionate about her role. She makes sure that all children receive the best possible start while in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she would follow if she suspects a child in her care is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly monitors children's development, which enables her to identify and manage any gaps in their learning. Parents are very positive about the quality of care and learning the childminder provides. The childminder is well qualified and is committed to extending her knowledge. She links with other childminders to share good practice and guidance. This has a positive impact on the quality of the provision and the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop. She carries out regular observations and assessments of the children's progress to help identify what they need to learn next. The childminder tailors experiences to ensure each child's care and learning needs are met effectively. The childminder has good interactions with the children. She gets down to their level while actively encouraging their involvement in activities. For example, during a sensory activity, the childminder sensitively encouraged the children to further explore the box of different textures and materials. Children are beginning to learn about mathematics through singing lots of number rhymes. Children are challenged well to see if they can extend their counting skills. The childminder uses her good storytelling skills to help stimulate children's interest in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures in place. She knows the children and their family backgrounds well. This helps children to quickly settle and form secure attachments with her. The childminder is a very good role model and children's behaviour is good. Children follow rules and boundaries set by the childminder to keep them safe and ensure they learn right from wrong. The childminder regularly takes children to groups that provide them with opportunities to develop in confidence and mix with other children. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder reminds them about good hygiene procedures and she offers healthy choices of food. Good opportunities are provided for outdoor activities, both in the childminder's garden and in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children learn how to socialise well and how to cooperate and consider the feelings and views of others. They learn to share, take turns, help with tasks and listen carefully to adults. They grow in independence and manage their personal care needs, relative to their capabilities and ages. Children concentrate well on activities that capture their interests. They enjoy a range of challenging experiences that helps them gain the necessary skills to support their readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427845 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1058477 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Meols, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 7am to 5pm on 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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