Childminder EY342894

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2017 30 April 2014

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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

 Children thrive in the relaxed and homely environment the childminder provides. They explore freely and create their own games. The childminder follows children's lead and helps extend their ideas. Children have lots of fun as a result and behave well.  The childminder is a good teacher. She is particularly good at supporting children's speaking and listening. Children hear a range of vocabulary as the childminder commentates on their play or helps them recall past experiences. Children are very confident communicators.  Children develop very good independence. The childminder encourages children to keep trying and children say excitedly, 'I did it' when they succeed.  The childminder assesses risk well. For example, when strong winds damage the garden wall alternative arrangements are made for children to play outdoors until the wall is made safe.  Children confidently use a range of cause-and-effect toys. They learn how things work

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide parents with a detailed account of children's learning to enable them to identify how they can best support their child's learning at home.  Where children attend other settings, partnerships are not always fully established to provide a coordinated approach to children's learning.

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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

 keep parents better informed of their child's progress in all areas of learning so they can identify the areas where they can offer further learning at home  establish partnerships with the other settings children attend so that children benefit from a coordinated approach to their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. She checked relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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

This experienced childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements she must meet. Her prior experience of working with vulnerable young people and recent safeguarding training enables her to recognise and refer any concerns for children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is quick to acknowledge where her practice could be even better. She exchanges information with other childminders and uses online training and professional forums to inform her plans for improvement. Partnerships with parents are good overall. The childminder uses various methods of contact to inform parents about their child's day. Parents comment on the close bond their children have with her and how much their children enjoy the adventures they have in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder is skilled in recognising when she should support or extend children's learning and when to leave them to explore their own ideas. The childminder finds out what children can already do when they attend settling-in sessions. She completes a baseline assessment which informs her plans for adult-led activities and monitors their progress with regular observations. The childminder uses seasonal events to teach children about the world around them. For example, children scoop the seeds out of pumpkins or draw colourful firework pictures. They confidently say some are bigger and some are smaller and know the sounds that fireworks make. Children learn to count, concentrate and develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they match coloured fish in an exciting fishing game. Children confidently engage in imaginary play. They pretend to have telephone conversations or go shopping and say

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good self-care skills. They use the bathroom independently, wash their own hands and peel their own fruit at snack time. Children respond very well to the childminder, they have a lot of fun in her company and they frequently laugh and giggle together. She is responsive to their needs and knows them very well. Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals which are provided in ways that meet their individual needs. The childminder models being kind and caring and children emulate this in their play. Young children happily cooperate and say, 'It's your turn'. They learn about safety. For example, as they pretend to make a meal with toy food, they say 'leave it here, it's too hot'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very well prepared to make the eventual move to school. They develop high levels of confidence and independence. They show a love of exploring and imaginary play and are keen to involve others and share their ideas. They develop an understanding of numbers and shapes and can recognise their own name. They enjoy drawing and develop high levels of concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342894 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1102061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. She has an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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