Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2017 18 March 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children behave well. The childminder is calm and sympathetic. She listens closely to what children say and provides consistent messages. Children are well mannered.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder encourages children's communication well. For example, she uses sign language to offer extra visual support.  All children form good friendships. They play well together and, with guidance from the childminder, decide whose turn is next during group games.  The childminder works well to source information from national early years organisations and completes training, to maintain her good quality of teaching.  The childminder makes good use of observations of children's learning and monitors their progress towards the early learning goals well. She shares information with parents in a variety of ways, helping them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder's qualification underpins her extensive knowledge of child

p.1

This provision is good

development. She is a natural teacher who instinctively builds on what children can already do by providing additional challenge during their play.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work consistently with all other settings children attend, to promote a more shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information about what children can already do when they first start, to better inform the initial planning process.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the information gathered when children first enrol, to find out what they can already do, so that plans to help them make progress are more swiftly implemented  develop more effective partnerships with the other settings children attend, to support a more coordinated approach to each child's learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. 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.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs that suggest a child may be suffering from harm and knows who to contact should she have concerns. She effectively minimises potential risks to children. The childminder meets the specific needs of children very well. She exchanges information with health professionals and parents to develop specific teaching strategies. This helps her to support children well to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of the requirements she must meet. She evaluates her practice well and knows where to make improvements. For example, she has recently introduced an e-reader to develop further children's access to technology.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans enjoyable activities to help children master the next steps in their learning. For example, children excitedly hunt for eggs in the garden and count how many they have each collected. Children count further than before when the childminder encourages them to count the total number of eggs collected. Children learn about the world around them. They visit parks and beaches with the childminder, and learn about different celebrations around the world. Children confidently point out the sun and earth on a poster of the solar system. The childminder supports children's art and craft well. Children make models from play dough. They use pens, scissors and brushes to make collages and pictures.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a strong attachment to the childminder. They respond well to the calm atmosphere she creates. They settle quickly and listen when the childminder explains the simple boundaries she has in place. The childminder encourages children to make choices and respects their decisions. For example, children choose a particular cup or plate at snack time and decide which parts of the healthy snack they want to eat. Children show very good manners without being prompted. For example, they ask if they can be excused from the table after eating. Children freely choose to play inside or out and enjoy playing games in the fresh air. They take appropriate risks under the childminder's close supervision. They successfully climb to the top of the climbing frame.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need to start school. They concentrate well on challenging tasks and figure out how to use equipment. They join in and take turns during activities and develop good independence to meet their care needs. Children recognise letters and practise writing their name. They communicate their wants and needs and show an enthusiasm for learning.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY269156 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1091785 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Rock Ferry, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5