Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2018 8 December 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 quality of teaching is good and the childminder places a clear focus on increasing children's communication and language skills, so they make good progress in learning.  The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she encourages children to eat healthy food and they practise their physical skills as they take part in regular activities at the local parks where they use different equipment.  Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. Their independence develops well, as they make informed choices with regard to their play and show good levels of concentration during activities.  Children are very safe and secure in the care of this thoughtful childminder. She is kind and thoughtful towards the children, who she knows well, and offers them good levels of emotional security.  Children access a wide range of interesting resources that is appropriate for their ages

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of her systems to exchange information with parents and to encourage them to continue supporting children's learning at home.  The childminder does not make the best use of the assessment information gathered to plan highly challenging activities to help children make consistently high rates of progress.

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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

 strengthen systems to exchange information with parents and encourage them to continue to support their children's learning at home  use the information gained from children's assessments to plan highly challenging activities to help children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside. She assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises and she looked at relevant documentation, including planning and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear knowledge of child protection and the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is professional and efficiently organises her documentation and records to help promote the health and welfare of children. She places a clear focus on working with others to help evaluate and maintain her good practice. The childminder is a member of the childminding network. She regularly attends meetings to keep up to date and refreshes her knowledge through ongoing training. She attends a childminding group, which helps her gather new ideas, share her own ideas and extend her practice. The childminder forges strong relationships with the other settings that children attend to help share information about the children's care and needs. Written comments from parents are very positive. They are happy with the care and teaching that she provides for their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the experienced childminder offers a good range of experiences and activities for children's enjoyment and to help them make good progress in their learning. The childminder observes children as they play and uses her good knowledge of child development to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. She helps children to develop their language skills well. For example, she encourages young children to say what they see in picture books. The childminder copies toddlers when they speak on the toy telephone. She speaks clearly and repeats words spoken by children so they hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder reads books and sings familiar songs with the children and they enthusiastically join in with her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a good focus on ensuring children are happy, therefore increasing their confidence and independence. Children behave well. Clear and consistent boundaries and expectations ensure they develop an understanding of acceptable behaviour. The childminder builds their self-esteem well. She recognises and celebrates children's efforts and achievements. The childminder supports children to socialise and to be confident around other children and adults. Children attend different groups where they take part in singing and story sessions. Well organised settling-in sessions ensure that children form a strong attachment with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills that prepare them well for the next stages of learning and their eventual move on to school. They are confident and motivated to learn. For example, they ask questions and are keen to express their own ideas. Children confidently recognise different shapes in the environment and count through their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306333 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1103512 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Wirral, Merseyside. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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