Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 18 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made good progress in addressing the required improvements since her last inspection. She has developed a good knowledge and understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder is caring and nurturing, and even very new children settle quickly. Children form wonderful bonds with the childminder. She spends time with parents prior to children starting and gathers useful information about their care routines. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being from the very beginning.  Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress and encourages parents to share information about children's learning and well-being. This helps to promote consistency for children.  The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements. She uses this information to plan activities based on children's abilities and interests. Children are

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This provision is good

motivated to learn and make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established partnership working with other settings that children attend to develop a consistent approach to meeting their care and learning needs.  The programme for ongoing professional development is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend and regularly share information about children's care and developmental needs  plan and implement an astute programme of professional development that is aimed at raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level.

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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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the potential signs of abuse and is confident about local reporting procedures. She uses her policies and procedures well to further support safe practice. For example, fire drills are conducted regularly. Risk assessments are also completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to try and identify ways to improve this further. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder understands children's emerging development and provides further challenge to build on their learning. For example, she plays alongside children, using their interest in cars to strengthen their emerging social and language skills. Children are gently encouraged to take turns whizzing their favourite cars down the track. The childminder repeats familiar phrases and children copy her saying, 'Ready, steady, go' and, 'Whoosh' each time. This helps children to learn and master new vocabulary through repetition. The childminder shows children how to count accurately during play. Children develop a keen interest in using their own mathematical knowledge. For example, they eagerly complete difficult jigsaws, naming shapes and colours as they persist in finding where the pieces fit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence well during daily routines and activities. For example, she sensitively encourages even very young children to feed themselves. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model and provides gentle reminders and clear explanations about expectations of behaviour. Children's physical well-being is supported well. They take part in active and energetic play. Children enjoy moving to music and playing outside in the fresh air. The childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices. This helps them to gain an understanding of what foods are healthy from an early age. The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn not to run indoors and follow appropriate hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate that they are inquisitive and independent learners as they follow their own ideas. All children are making good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They show a genuine interest in books and stories and enjoy practising writing their names. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306230 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1085347 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Wallasey. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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