Childminder EY225120

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2018 25 September 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

 Children form strong bonds with the childminder who has a warm and caring personality. These show they are secure in her care.  Overall, the childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She successfully keeps parents up to date with the progress children make. Parents comment positively about the ideas they receive to further support their children's learning in the home environment.  Children develop a good understanding of their community. The childminder plans many outings, supporting children's knowledge of the wider world and respect and tolerance.  The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to further develop the service she offers.  Children are motivated and eagerly join in with activities. They become deeply engaged and enjoy their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider the different ways in which to support children's emerging language skills.  The childminder does not fully maximise opportunities to gain detailed information from parents about what children know and can already do when they first start.

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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

 develop further opportunities to enhance young children's emerging language skills  obtain more information from parents when children first start about what they know and can already do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records and a range of other documentation.

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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 the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding children's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe. She works effectively with other professionals and regularly shares information about children's learning and development with them. The childminder reviews her practice and provision effectively. For example, she continues to develop her professional knowledge through additional training and seminars. This helps improve the quality of the setting. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has further developed the outdoor environment. This has enabled the children to increase their curiosity while enhancing opportunities for learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting environments indoors and outdoors. These help to motivate children to play and explore. The childminder uses her knowledge and experience well. She spends time observing children's development and skilfully questions them to extend their potential learning. She plans enjoyable activities to focus on children's precise next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's understanding and demonstrates and provides a narrative throughout activities. Children use small-world animals to create footprints in the play dough, helping their developing hand-to-eye coordination. Children show good levels of concentration as they play with a toy farm and match the animal to the sound.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved. The childminder promotes good behaviour and acts as a positive role model. Children's efforts are acknowledged and praised and the childminder shares achievements regularly with parents. The childminder encourages children to make decisions about their play. They have many opportunities to mix with larger groups of children through planned activities with other childminders. These support children's developing social skills within larger groups. The childminder promotes positive hygiene routines well. She talks with children while they wash their hands to help them develop their understanding of being healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning. They explore the environment with confidence and ease. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and they listen carefully to the stories and songs. Children are supported as they move to pre-schools. The childminder provides them with many opportunities to develop self-help and independence skills. For example, younger children are supported to feed themselves and put on outdoor clothing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225120 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1103968 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 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, 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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