Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 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 is enthusiastic and very committed to her role. She effectively evaluates the quality of her practice and identifies improvements she would like to make. She seeks support and acts on guidance from the local authority adviser.  The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of enjoyable activities and experiences based on children’s interests and next steps in learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have established close relationships with her and feel comfortable in her care. The childminder skilfully supports children’s confidence and promotes their self-esteem.  Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. They assist the childminder with daily tasks and confidently attend to their own needs.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment. Children have access to a

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This provision is good

good range of toys and equipment. They are encouraged to follow their interests and make choices in their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. They have good opportunities to develop their social skills and interact with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a fully focused programme of professional development that would help to extend her knowledge and skills even further.  The childminder does not yet collect detailed information from parents about children’s existing skills and abilities when they first start.

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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

 enhance professional development opportunities to focus more specifically on developing knowledge and teaching skills even further  gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start.

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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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report concerns about children's welfare and protect them from harm. She ensures her knowledge of child protection is kept up to date and regularly reviews her policies and procedures. The childminder encourages children to think about their own personal safety and manage risks effectively. She completes risk assessments of her home and practises regular fire drills with children. The childminder has a realistic view of her current strengths and areas for development. She seeks the views of parents and children and considers these as part of her self-evaluation. The childminder has recently helped to establish a network support group for local childminders. She uses this as an opportunity to discuss changes in legislation and exchange ideas about good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of strategies to support and promote children's developing language skills. She provides children with clear instructions during activities and effectively models language. Children enjoy reading familiar books and sing songs as part of the daily routine. They have good opportunities to develop their understanding of nature and the wider world. They learn how to care for plants and observe the life cycles of butterflies. Children's mathematical skills are supported well during daily routines and activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to count items during play and steps as they climb the stairs. The childminder completes detailed observations of children's learning. She monitors their progress and quickly identifies areas they may need more support with. Overall, partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides regular feedback about children's development and shares learning records.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They engage in regular sports sessions in the community. The childminder is an extremely positive role model. She uses effective strategies to manage children's behaviour and provides consistent messages about sharing and taking turns. Children's opinions and contributions are valued by the childminder. They freely select toys and resources and discuss things they like to do. The childminder has established good links with local schools and other settings that children attend. She shares good quality information with teachers and other professionals to help support children's development and individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a range of experiences and trips outside the childminder's home. They learn about different cultures and to respect and value differences. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They show good levels of concentration during activities and a desire to learn. Children listen attentively to stories and contribute to discussions. They have opportunities to develop their mark- making skills and talk about letters and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490562 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1020748 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Wallasey area of the Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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