Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2018 7 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder's practice is good, with some outstanding features. She is dedicated and passionate about her role and strives to do her best for children. She runs the local childminder support group, attends a wealth of training and regularly shares information with others to help influence practice.  Relationships between the childminder and children are superb. The childminder provides extremely high standards of care, attention and support. This significantly enhances children's confidence and emotional well-being.  Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is particularly skilled at questioning children and encouraging them to think and talk about their play. Children achieve well and make good progress in all areas of their learning.  Partnership working with parents is a key strength. The childminder uses many successful ways to engage with parents and involve them in children's learning. Parents

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This provision is good

are particularly impressed with children's extremely detailed learning journals and the quarterly reviews about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder organises her playroom well. However, at times, space becomes congested with too many resources, leaving children with limited space to move around and easily explore their surroundings.

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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

 review and monitor the provision of resources so that children have space to move around and explore their surroundings more easily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 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 and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder manages her setting efficiently. Extensive and well-maintained documents underpin her strong practice and help to promote children's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and is diligent in ensuring children's safety. She has strong links with other professionals which help to complement and promote children's care and learning. The childminder is very committed to her ongoing professional development. She regularly updates her knowledge through research and training. Her learning is put into practice; for instance, helping children develop physically and build their core strength. The childminder involves parents and children her in evaluations of the setting and continually seeks ways to further improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses very thorough systems to assess and plan for children's next steps in learning. She rigorously monitors their development and progress. The childminder provides clear instructions and offers good explanations that young children understand. She engages children in conversations as much as possible, helping them to become confident communicators. The childminder makes good use of unexpected events, such as snow, to expand children's learning outside. She allows them to take supervised risks and enjoy new experiences. For instance, children laugh and say, 'That was funny' when they stand under a dripping pipe and feel the water bounce on their head.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents report that the childminder provides a nurturing second home and always puts children first. They say, 'Children are incredibly happy'. This is evident in the way children burst into song as they enjoy their play. The childminder gathers a wealth of information about children. She uses this to help them settle in extremely quickly, including babies who have only been attending for a few days. The childminder gives the utmost priority to supporting children's social and emotional development. One way she does this is by skilfully teaching children the language of feelings, helping them recognise and understand different emotions. Young children demonstrate impressive maturity when they show concern for adults and ask, 'Are you okay?' The childminder walks everywhere and provides many opportunities for children be outside in the fresh air. This, in conjunction with a nutritious diet, contributes significantly to maintaining children's health and well-

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and some children excel, particularly in their personal, social and emotional development. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their independence and manage their own personal care needs from a young age. They learn to spot hazards in the environment and think about what they should do to keep everyone safe. Children acquire the skills that prepare them well for school, such as mark making, counting and sharing resources with friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398654 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1105019 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Heswall, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Occasionally, the childminder works with an assistant.

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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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