Childminder EY240494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2018 17 March 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

 The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children enjoy selecting resources for themselves and confidently make requests about things they would like to do.  Children from close attachments with the childminder. She knows individual children well and has a good understanding of how to support their social skills and personal development.  The childminder uses good strategies to promote children's language and communication skills. Children enjoy reading familiar books and have opportunities to share their own experiences and opinions.  The childminder reviews the quality of her practice well and identifies improvements she would like to make. She seeks feedback from parents and plans activities based on children's needs and interests.  The childminder is a positive role model. She praises children's achievements and supports their self-esteem effectively. Children are happy, motivated and keen to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder updates her knowledge, she does not focus her professional development to enhance her practice and teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first begin to attend.

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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 a more targeted programme of professional development that focuses more sharply on raising the overall quality of teaching and practice to the highest level  gather more information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start, to better support the initial planning process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualification and training certificates.  The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and took account of their views

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a clear understanding of how to report any concerns about children's safety and welfare. She ensures her knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance is up to date and attends regular briefings with the local authority. The childminder completes risk assessments on her home and involves the children in regular fire drills. This helps her to minimise risks and promotes children's understanding of personal safety. The childminder has established good links with local schools and other early years settings that children attend. She shares information about children's progress and individual needs. This helps to provide good continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans a range of interesting experiences for children and takes them on regular trips outside of her home. The childminder uses questioning well during activities to promote children's thinking skills and extend their learning. Children communicate well and describe the features of their favourite characters in books. While reading stories, the childminder encourages children to predict what will happen next and encourages them to finish familiar sentences. Children show a good ability to use their imagination and enjoy role-play activities. The childminder has good systems to monitor children's progress and identify gaps in their learning. She completes regular observations and summaries of their learning, and shares these with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to be independent and do things for themselves. For example, they tidy resources away and assist the childminder with simple tasks. Children behave well and display a good understanding of the childminder's boundaries. The childminder encourages children to take turns during activities and promotes their good manners. Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world and different people. The childminder invites parents into her home to share experiences with children about their cultures and celebrations. Children enjoy visits to places of interest, such as museums and the local library, with the childminder. She plans a good range of activities to help support children's physical development, such as climbing and balancing at local play centres and using a range of tools when modelling with dough.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills required for their next stage in learning and future move to school. They display good listening and attention skills during activities and discussions. Children engage well in their activities and make choices in their learning. They are very inquisitive and communicate confidently. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills through daily activities and play, such as counting and recognising shapes. They develop a keen interest in reading and making marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240494 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1101907 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Bebington area of the Wirral. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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