Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. Her provision is well organised and managed.  The childminder skilfully follows children's interests. Children engage well as they select from a good range of resources and join in with adult-led activities.  The childminder has developed warm, caring relationships with the children. She is sensitive to their needs and supports them to develop confidence and a can-do attitude.  The childminder engages with parents and other professionals to support children's all- round development. She provides effective continuity of care and individual approach for each child.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn good social skills, manners and how to make their needs known.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation systems are not fully developed to help further improve the good outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to promote children's ability to predict and solve problems.

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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

 develop self-evaluation systems further and use targeted plans to improve on the good outcomes for children  promote children's problem-solving skills more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas on the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed and discussed documentation including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor area, and jointly evaluated the practice with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed written feedback submitted by parents, to take their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of a range of child protection issues, and is confident following the correct local reporting procedures to manage these. She has a good awareness of risk assessment and effectively removes or minimises potential hazards within her setting. The childminder makes good use of support from her local authority and other local providers. She accesses relevant professional development opportunities to build on her existing skills. For example, she has accessed training to increase her knowledge and understanding of working with children who have special educational needs. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of the childminder's service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well supported and the childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote their learning across all areas. She makes good use of information gathered from observation and discussion with parents or other professionals, to help plan suitably challenging activities. Children explore ways to make marks with different tools. For example, they use their hands, sponges and natural materials, such as twigs and leaves, to create marks and patterns. The childminder supports their communication skills well. For example, she clearly models language and vocabulary to extend what children can already say. Babies develop their physical skills successfully, for example, as they pull themselves up and take steps, with support from the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Children can choose where to play and access a wide variety of resources, indoors and outdoors. The childminder helps children understand how to keep themselves safe from a young age. Children engage in climbing, balancing and using tools under the childminder's supervision. Children are confident to seek help when they need it. They are provided with healthy snacks that meet their individual dietary requirements. The childminder promotes hygiene routines well, to minimise the risk of cross-infection. Children respond very well to the childminder's calm and caring nature. They learn to take turns and manage their feelings and emotions confidently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They are developing key skills that help to prepare them for their move on to school. Children have good listening and attention skills. They willingly follow instructions from adults and develop good levels of concentration. Children have good levels of self- confidence and self-esteem. They are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in routines, such as tidying away the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493760 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1026356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 for 48 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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