Childminder 306329

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2018 28 July 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 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. This helps to widen their understanding of the world around them.  Parents have given complimentary feedback to the childminder. They are happy with the care and teaching that she provides for their children.  The childminder maintains good eye contact with children and plays at their level. She is warm and attentive to their needs, which helps them to feel secure.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources, presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them make better than good progress.  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

 make the most effective use of information gained from assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them make the best possible progress  focus plans for professional development, to 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 during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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 issues and the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. She understands her role in protecting children from harm and neglect and the process for sharing her concerns. The childminder identifies and minimises potential hazards. The childminder forges strong relationships with the schools that children attend to help share information about the children's care and needs. The childminder places a clear focus on working with others to help evaluate and maintain her good practice. Parents receive daily feedback about children's progress and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and the childminder places a clear focus on increasing children's communication and language skills, such as through her interactions. Overall, the experienced childminder offers a good range of experiences and activities for children's enjoyment and to help them make good progress. The childminder is calm and caring towards children. She patiently allows children to make their own choices and is keen to join in with them as they play, to extend their learning. Children show good concentration and perseverance with tasks. For example, they identify different shapes and take time to recreate the shapes using different collage materials. They confidently count how many sides the shapes have and distinguish the different-sized pieces of collage they are using.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a good focus on ensuring children are happy, this increases their confidence and independence. Children develop good personal skills. They interact well with the childminder and show respect and good manners at all times. Children relax in a safe and stimulating environment. They show through their behaviour that they feel safe in the childminder's care. Children learn to keep safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety when they are out in the local community. They develop an awareness of different traditions and cultural celebrations that take place during the year. They gain a good understanding about people that are different to themselves. For example, they explore books and resources that reflect diversity and go out in the local community to explore their surroundings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop the skills needed for future learning and the move on to school. Children learn to recognise different letters and those that form their names. They develop confidence and independence in their personal care. Children are confident and motivated to learn. For example, they ask questions and are keen to express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306329 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1103511 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during 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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