Taft, Jane Ellen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 4 December 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 dedicated childminder has made good progress in developing her provision since the last inspection. She has made improvements to her assessment of children's starting points that help her in planning activities to build upon what children already know and can do.  Effective partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend ensures that children receive consistent care and learning from the start.  Children show close attachments with the nurturing childminder. Her sensitivity, calmness and ability to support and guide children help them to develop a strong sense of belonging and self-confidence.  The childminder's home is stimulating and homely. The good range of toys and resources is well organised and accessible. Children confidently make independent choices in their play.  The childminder effectively supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour. She encourages them to make friends and helps them to think about what is acceptable

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This provision is good

behaviour. She models good practice and sets clear boundaries to teach the children right from wrong.

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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.  The childminder does not always make best use of information about children's individual interests and plan and organise activities so that they have the most valuable learning opportunities.

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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

 strengthen and extend existing knowledge and skills and consistently drive the good quality of teaching further  review the planning and organisation of activities and make the most effective use of information about children's individual interests, so that children have the most valuable learning experiences to help them make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to try to identify ways to improve this further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has updated her training to learn about changes in legislation. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the potential signs of abuse and is confident about local reporting procedures. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. Risk assessments are completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. Occasionally, the childminder works with an assistant. She monitors her practice and ensures that she has the necessary training and skills so that children also benefit from her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She generally uses observations and assessments of children's learning well, to identify and plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's speech and language development particularly well. For example, she tells them that their voices can be deep or high pitched and changes the tone of her voice to show children how to do it. Children giggle with amusement as they practise making the different sounds. The childminder supports mathematical learning. She helps children to count, make comparisons about size and use positional language. For example, children use spider puppets to catch different numbers in a web. The childminder supports them to count how many they have caught.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains useful information from parents when children first start. She knows them well and is able to meet their care needs. Children arrive happily at the childminder's home and enthusiastically separate from their parents with confidence. The childminder promotes children's independence well during daily routines and activities. For example, she sensitively supports them to try taking off their shoes and coats independently. The childminder provides good levels of supervision and prioritises children's safety. She helps them to learn how to stay healthy and develops their physical skills. For example, they learn to balance and climb at soft-play areas. Children 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

All children are making good progress in their learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. They demonstrate good levels of confidence in their abilities and pride in their achievements. They enjoy lots of visits to local playgroups. This introduces children to a wider circle of friends and helps to extend their social skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287366 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1058251 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Wallasey, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally employs an assistant.

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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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