Childminder EY487684

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Warm relationships and incredibly close bonds with the childminder clearly help children to feel very safe and secure. The childminder is particularly skilled in developing care practices. She excels in promoting children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are settled, highly motivated and self-confident.  The childminder knows children she cares for extremely well. She forms very positive partnerships with parents. The childminder skilfully engages parents in exchanging information about children's ongoing needs and development from the start. The childminder ensures that these needs are constantly met.  Children's early literacy skills are supported well. The childminder brings books to life by including toys and puppets that represent children's favourite characters. Children show a genuine interest in books. Even very young children recognise the covers of their favourite story books and join in with repeated refrains.

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully observes children and assesses their individual needs and development. She plans stimulating activities and experiences that make learning fun. Children are motivated and eager to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme for ongoing professional development is not yet aimed at raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  There are occasions when the childminder does not build on the current interests of children to support them to make connections and extend their learning even more.

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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

 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  support and extend younger children's learning further; build on their interests and help them to make connections between their experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, she observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including about how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, provided in written feedback.

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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 in local reporting procedures. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. Thorough risk assessments are completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and exchanges ideas with other childminders to help build on her skills and knowledge. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care children receive. The childminder understands the importance of establishing good working relationships with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She is well organised and meticulous in recording children's achievements and assessing their progress. She uses this information well to identify and plan for what they need to learn next. She monitors their progress and completes the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she uses repetitive songs, introduces children to new vocabulary and provides a running commentary as they play. Children are confident communicators. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well. She encourages children to look at and talk about the features of objects, such as their shape and size, and to count objects as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate a very good understanding of how to communicate their needs. Their good health is extremely well promoted. Mealtimes are sociable occasions where the childminder and children talk to each other about which foods are healthy. Children delight in the childminder's company. Their physical development is exceptionally well fostered through a broad range of activities and trips out into the local community. The childminder is an excellent role model. She has very clear routines in place and high expectations which children respond to exceptionally well. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Their independence is promoted extremely well. The childminder includes children in tasks that support their understanding of how to care for living things. For example, they help to bath the childminder's pet tortoise. They are gentle and careful in their handling of it and fully understand good hygiene routines when caring for pets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. They enjoy plenty of visits to local groups. This introduces them to a wider circle of friends and helps to extend their social skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487684 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1012332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Wallasey, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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