Childminder EY490447

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children develop warm, friendly relationships with the childminder. She is responsive to their needs and promotes good attachments. Children enjoy her company.  The childminder is a good role model for her assistant. She guides her professional development well. Informal discussions and regular evaluations of her practice help the assistant to understand her role and responsibilities.  The childminder is qualified and experienced, having worked previously in other childcare settings. She uses her knowledge and skills to teach children through child-led play. For example, she helps skilfully introduce mathematical concepts to children as they play with blocks.  Very young children are beginning to learn about people whose family life and culture is different from their own. For example, they look at photographs of each other's families or take part in craft activities based on seasonal or cultural events.

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This provision is good

 Parents are pleased with the care their children receive. They say children receive excellent support in a home-from-home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not rigorously evaluate her practice to identify how she can raise standards to the highest level.  Although parents are kept well informed about their child's progress, they are not regularly encouraged to add their own assessment of their child's learning to the childminder's.

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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 a thorough evaluation of the setting's strengths and areas for development, and identify how practice can continue to improve to the highest level  enhance opportunities that help parents contribute to the ongoing assessments of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children, the childminder's assistant and her co-childminder 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 has a good understanding of her professional responsibilities. She has established effective procedures to prioritise children's well-being and monitor their learning. The childminder has developed good partnerships with outside agencies. She uses the specific teaching strategies they devise to help children make good progress from their starting points. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs when children may be at risk of harm. She knows who to contact should she have concerns. The environment is safe and secure. Detailed risk assessments are in place for outings to a variety of local places of interest.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children to assess what they need to learn next. She plans activities to suit the learning style of individual children. Consequently, children fully engage in a range of activities and make good progress in their learning. The childminder sensitively joins in children's imaginary play. She helps children to learn new words. Children know the names of animals and are encouraged to recall the types of animals they saw on a recent trip to the zoo. The childminder sings songs with small groups of children who thoroughly enjoy joining in the actions. Children's understanding of the world around them is developing well. The childminder and her co-childminder frequently take children on outings to experience different environments. For example, they visit the beach or the park and the local children's centre toddler group.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to children's moods and manages the competing needs of different children very well. Children behave well. The childminder gives clear age- appropriate instructions and reminds children to play safely and kindly. Children access a range of activities outdoors, helping them to play in the fresh air for sustained periods of time. They enjoy climbing, riding on wheeled toys and digging in sand. The childminder encourages independence and self-care skills. Children confidently attempt to put on their own coat or boots. Children learn about healthy eating as part of planned activities. They eat homemade meals, such as pea soup, and enjoy fresh fruit daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well-prepared for their eventual move to school. They are active, motivated learners who can make their needs and wants known. They are confident in the presence of visitors and are keen to engage. The childminder provides well-rounded learning experiences which ensure children have fun as they learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490447 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1020746 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and works from her co-childminder's home in Upton, Wirral. She operates for 48 weeks of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant and a co-childminder. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. Her co-childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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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