Childminder EY383124

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 21 May 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a wealth of knowledge and experience underpinned by qualifications and further study. Her expert knowledge of child development is used very effectively to build on what children can already do in a natural, playful way.  Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. They show her affection and confidently ask for what they want. They show they feel very comfortable in her home.  Children make swift progress in their learning. The childminder uses robust methods of assessment to plan activities she knows children will enjoy. She skilfully joins in to extend children's learning or withdraws to allow them time to explore.  Partnerships with the other settings children attend are excellent. The childminder ensures she knows what children are learning elsewhere. She provides opportunities for further learning. For example, she helps children to think how they can show and tell

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This provision is outstanding

their understanding of particular letters when they return to other settings.  The childminder is reflective and pro-active. She keeps her knowledge up to date through research and training and shares her plans for improvement with her assistant. The childminder's systems for recruitment and methods of monitoring her assistant's performance are highly effective and contribute to excellent practice.  Parents make highly complimentary comments about the childminder's care. They say she updates them frequently and their children enjoy the activities at her setting.

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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

 extend the very good methods of assessing the effectiveness of the setting further and consider how the views of children can be included in the ongoing evaluation to contribute to driving improvements and sustain the high quality of the provision.

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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 people living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She accompanied the childminder to pick up children from the pre-school.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views provided in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's exceptional knowledge of child protection issues is enhanced by using innovative tools to identify inappropriate behaviour that indicates a child may be suffering harm. She has a robust understanding of the requirements she must meet and consistently strives to improve her practice. She frequently accesses training and attends events to extend her knowledge and stay up-to date with new initiatives. She forges very successful partnerships with other agencies to swiftly identify children's learning needs. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents as part of her overall evaluation of her practice. However, the childminder has not sought the views of children in her evaluation of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children make exceptional progress from their starting points. The childminder consistently models new words and correct pronunciation. Very young children talk about past experiences and are encouraged to recognise emotions. The childminder skilfully observes children, encouraging them to lead play. She very naturally weaves different aspects of learning into children's chosen activities. For example, during a story, children's growing understanding of verbs, size and numbers are consolidated while they also learn about animals. The childminder helps pre-school children recognise how letters sound and to write their name. Children have fantastic opportunities to learn about the world around them. They grow various fruit and vegetables and watch tadpoles in the pond. They learn about the experiences of people who are different from themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children extremely well. She gathers detailed information about their unique needs and family life from parents when they start. She has high expectations for children and encourages independence and awareness of risk. For example, pre-school children fasten their own seat belts and make their own drinks. They spontaneously help younger children by picking up a dropped toy for them or reminding them to, 'Eat from the sides' in case their lunch is too warm. Children are very well behaved. They listen and help with tasks, such as setting the table for lunch. Children show a range of physical skills as they play outdoors in the extensively resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared for the move to school. Very young children are curious and keen to explore. They ask interesting questions and are keen to share their observations. For example, children under the age of two comment that new houses on the route to pre-school are, 'Nearly built now'. They show increasing concentration, independence and kindness and towards each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383124 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1093622 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Upton on the Wirral. She operates all year round from 7:45am -5:45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3 and, sometimes, works with an assistant who also has a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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