Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2018 16 June 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 is sensitive to the needs of young children and fosters their emotional well-being very well. For example, she is very caring and quickly recognises when children are tired or need a friendly cuddle.  Children enjoy outings to toddler groups and parks in the local community. They develop their social skills as they play with other children. Also, these help to widen their understanding of the world around them.  Partnerships with parents are secure. Good communication between both parties ensures they are fully aware of children's progress and development and any changing needs.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She explains and demonstrates how to do things to develop children's understanding and skills.  The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual interests and needs. She uses this knowledge well to plan a wide range of appropriate activities. This helps to

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This provision is good

support children's good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given sufficient time to become fully absorbed in activities of their own choosing and to develop their concentration skills.  The childminder has not explored a wide range of highly focused, professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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

 help children develop their concentration skills and allow them enough time to fully explore their chosen activities before offering alternatives  focus plans for professional development that help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of suitability checks carried out on household members, relevant policies and training records.  The inspector looks at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector had a tour of all areas of the childminder's home that children access.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect. She is fully conversant with the process of sharing any concerns that she has about children in her care. She further supports children's safety by completing regular risk assessments for the home and outings. Self- evaluation is accurate and reflects the views of parents. They praise the childminder for her high standards when teaching children self-help skills and good manners. They feel secure leaving their children in her care and are delighted that their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessments of children's skills and knowledge well to ensure that she swiftly closes any gaps in their progress. She is attentive to children as they play and she uses her good understanding of how children develop to introduce new learning. For example, she demonstrates activities for toddlers, such as building with blocks. She encourages older children to explore objects by size and colour as they play. The childminder helps encourage children's early literacy and mathematical skills effectively. For example, she reads them stories and teaches them how to count. Children are motivated to learn. They learn about similarities and differences between people and enjoy activities and socialising with others during outings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical and emotional needs well. She helps children meet her high expectations for their behaviour. She praises children and nurtures their sense of self-esteem. Children enjoy being active and spend time outdoors, developing their physical skills. They learn about the local community as they visit places of interest, such as country parks and the beach, where they access a wider variety of resources to support their physical skills. Children learn the importance of keeping themselves safe inside and outdoors. They understand the importance of crossing the road safely and staying close to the childminder during outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They are acquiring the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move to school. Children develop good communication skills which help them to use their good manners. For example, they know to say 'please' and 'thank you' to their friends and adults. They are confident to explore and try new experiences, such as when toddlers explore new textures. Children use their existing knowledge and imaginations as they explore and begin to make sense of the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385025 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1102160 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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