Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 developed strong relationships with parents. She shares information about children's progress and development in a variety of ways. Parents are encouraged to contribute to learning records and share information about children's achievements at home.  Children have established close bonds with the childminder. This supports children to feel safe and secure in her care and settle quickly. Children display confidence and make requests about things they would like to do. The childminder is caring and responsive to children's individual needs.  The childminder is well qualified and displays a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans a range of interesting activities that captures children's interests and supports their next steps in learning.  Children benefit from a welcoming and stimulating environment. They have access to a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment. The childminder encourages children

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This provision is good

to make choices and direct their own learning.  The childminder has good systems in place to assess and monitor children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, planned activities do not support younger children to be fully engaged in their learning.  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

 plan group activities more effectively to ensure that younger children have further opportunities to be highly challenged and engaged in their learning  implement a more targeted 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 looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an 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 took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and how to report concerns about children's welfare. She regularly reviews her policies to ensure important information and updates are included. The childminder has completed some recent child protection training to develop her understanding of changes to government guidance. Children's understanding of personal safety is promoted well through discussions and daily routines. For example, children talk about what they would do in the event of a fire and who they could call. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents through questionnaires and discussions. She displays a commitment to enhancing her practice and identifies improvements she plans to make in the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills well. Children have lots of opportunities to sing simple songs and read familiar stories. The childminder uses questioning effectively during activities to help extend children's learning and promote their thinking skills. Children are encouraged to solve problems and share their ideas. For example, during a story, children think about and discuss the different materials that could be used for building a house. Children have good opportunities to engage in role-play experiences and develop their imaginations. They take part in creative activities and experiment with different ways to make marks. Children's mathematical skills are supported well during activities and play. The childminder encourages children to count objects and repeat patterns using simple shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They confidently wash their own hands before mealtimes and help with daily routines, such as preparing snack. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and discusses the benefits of eating fruit and drinking water. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills and mobility. They make requests to play outdoors and take resources with them, such as toy train tracks and farm animals. The childminder acts as a good role model and supports children's emotional development well. She encourages children to be kind, polite and considerate. Children behave well and demonstrate a good understanding of the boundaries in place.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They develop good social skills and positive friendships. Children communicate well with each other and show an interest in early literacy. They enjoy reading books and talk about different letters and sounds. Children develop a good understanding of different faiths, cultures and festivals. They are inquisitive and show a positive attitude towards new experiences. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490968 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1026059 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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