Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 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

 The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She gathers meaningful information from parents and makes good use of this to support children's ongoing progress and development.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the overall quality of her practice and has some good and relevant ideas of how to further develop the provision. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children to form her action plans.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She uses what she knows about children to provide a range of interesting and exciting activities which promotes their development across all areas of learning.  The childminder helps children to learn more about the world around them through spontaneous and planned learning opportunities. Children are respectful to others and behave well.  All children are making good progress in their learning from their individual starting

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation skills are not yet developed enough to evaluate the strengths and areas for development in her practice.  The childminder does not fully make best use of opportunities to help young children develop an understanding of why it is important to follow hygiene routines and procedures.

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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

 continue to develop self-reflection skills that further enhance the provision and develop outstanding practice  make more effective use of opportunities that help young children begin to develop an understanding of why it is important to follow hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns relating to a child's welfare. She also has a good understanding of wider safeguarding and child protection issues. The childminder uses risk assessment well to identify and minimise potential hazards within her setting. She makes good use of opportunities to engage in professional development to build on what she already knows. The childminder maintains links with other local childminders and her local authority to share ideas for practice. The childminder has implemented robust systems to oversee children's progress in each area of learning. She is able to quickly identify where children may require further support and help, overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the childminder. She encourages them to follow their own interests which supports their motivation and engagement. Children enjoy exploring a range of interesting and high-quality resources in both the indoor and outdoor areas. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. Children learn to count in sequence as well as label quantities of objects. They develop their small-muscle skills in a range of ways. For example, they can successfully thread objects onto pieces of dried spaghetti. They enjoy using musical instruments in creative ways, exploring what different sounds they can make. The childminder completes regular observations of children and the assessment arrangements are good. Parents are involved and included in assessments and the childminder provides good support to enable parents to engage in children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the setting. The childminder helps children to learn to be polite, patient and respectful of others. Children learn about the wider world and they explore resources which reflect the diversity of society. They learn how to be kind and gentle to animals and they interact with the childminder's pets. The childminder provides healthy and nutritionally balanced meals which reflect children's individual dietary requirements. She takes children out into the local community regularly, as well as providing opportunities for physical exercise in her own outdoor provision. Children learn how to manage small risks and challenges. The childminder has created a welcoming and accessible learning environment. Children can make independent choices and are asked what they would like to do and where they would like to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good social skills. They are polite, can take turns and listen to others. Children can focus and concentrate for short periods. They enjoy doing things for themselves, such as putting on their own coats and boots as they prepare for outdoor play. Children can respond to instructions and listen well to others. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489124 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1022077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 lives in Bromborough, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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