Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 12 April 2017

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the learning and development requirements, including all areas of learning and stages of development.  The childminder does not consistently observe and assess children’s learning to identify and plan activities that support their next steps in development. Children do not make as much progress as possible in their learning.  The childminder does not always reinforce clear boundaries to help support children’s understanding of behavioural expectations.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made some improvements and addressed the actions raised at the last inspection.  The childminder provides a warm and homely environment. Children have access to a good range of toys and equipment they can select independently.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. Children form secure attachments with the childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage 30/04/2018

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Due Date

 ensure challenging activities are planned to meet children's individual learning styles and needs 30/04/2018

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Due Date

 ensure clear rules and boundaries are consistently reinforced to help support children's understanding of personal safety and behavioural expectations. 30/04/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily care routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection the childminder has worked with the local authority improvement officer to develop an action plan. She has begun to consider how to implement further improvements, such as developing the outdoor area. However, the childminder has not used self-evaluation to identify gaps in her knowledge of the learning requirements. She has not sought any professional development opportunities to help support her knowledge or skills further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training to help keep her knowledge of guidance up to date. She has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder completes some observations of children engaged in activities and makes links to skills they learn. However, these are not completed consistently enough to identify gaps in children's learning and what they need to learn next. The childminder has begun to track children's development and complete individual planning. However, planned activities do not always focus on how to extend and challenge children's learning. The childminder is experienced and engages well with children. She successfully supports their developing communication skills and poses questions during activities. Children are encouraged to identify the colours of objects during a simple game and organise them into groups. They enjoy singing familiar songs and rhymes and have opportunities to read and select their favourite books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are not always encouraged to follow simple rules or consider how to complete tasks safely, such as carrying objects across the room. This means that, on occasions, children's understanding of personal safety is not promoted effectively. Children's independence is supported well. They show confidence in carrying out simple tasks and enjoy serving themselves at meal and snack times. Children are encouraged to eat healthily and follow good hygiene procedures. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large garden and go on regular walks into the local area. Information about daily activities is discussed with parents, and the childminder has begun to invite them in to share information about progress.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weakness in planning and assessment means that children do not make good enough progress in their learning. Children acquire the basic skills needed for their eventual move to school. They develop social skills and communicate their needs. Younger children are keen to try out new things and display curiosity. Children are encouraged to count during play and discuss the shapes of different objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306183 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1097395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Eastham, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and the co-childminder's assistant. She holds a 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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