Childminder EY306510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 29 September 2017

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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 has recently attended training courses and received support from the local authority. This has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of provision since the previous inspection.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of inspiring learning opportunities. They take regular walks in the local woods where they pick wild flowers. They then use the flowers to make sensory nature bottles, which they use in their play.  Children have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They talk confidently with the childminder about their families, pets and past experiences. As a consequence, children are happy and settled in a welcoming environment.  Children's developing independence is encouraged at every opportunity. This helps them to be prepared for the next stage in their education and learning.  The childminder has developed her skills in reviewing the progress children are making

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This provision is good

in their learning and development. Children are now making good progress from their different starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have limited opportunities to learn about faiths, cultures and religions, which may be different to their own  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn new vocabulary.

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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

 provide children with further opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in people and the wider community  maximise opportunities that arise during activities to extend children's thoughts, for example, by introducing new vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, assessment documents, policies and procedures and training records.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has shown a commitment to identify areas for improvement, and quickly acted to make the required changes. The childminder has included the views of the local authority, parents and children in setting herself targets to ensure this improved quality is maintained. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed further safeguarding training. This has equipped her with a good understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse, which helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder regularly reviews risks in the home environment and involves children in keeping themselves safe. For example, when playing in the garden, children are reminded to keep each other safe when using the slide and see-saw.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has recently completed courses to improve her knowledge of how children learn and how to provide a high-quality learning environment. This has improved the quality of the learning opportunities for children, and they thoroughly enjoy the activities provided. Children show delight as they fill and empty different sized pots with beans, grains and pasta shapes. This promotes their emerging physical and creative skills. The activity is enhanced even further as the childminder encourages older children to use mathematical language to compare sizes, shapes and textures. However, younger children are not always supported to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents. Daily communication between the parents and the childminder places a strong focus on meeting children's emotional and care needs. Parents praise the childminder for the influence she is having on their children's happiness and learning. For example, one child has developed an interest in caring for plants at home. This interest was inspired by the childminder who taught children the importance of caring for flowers and plants. Children are given ample opportunities for fresh air and physical play. Children talk animatedly as they recall their recent trips to local farms, and the long walks they have taken with the childminder's dog. However, children have fewer opportunities to learn more about different faiths, cultures and religions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range that is typical for their age. Older children develop skills in early literacy that prepare them well for later learning. For example, they are encouraged to recognise and write their names. Children's independence skills are well-promoted. They are encouraged to wash their own hands, and select their own hand towels. In addition, the childminder places a strong focus on manners and being kind. As a result, children's behaviour is good and older children have developed a caring approach towards the younger children. The childminder has good links with the local authority and knows how to access additional support if needed to further improve outcomes for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306510 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1132305 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Bebington on the Wirral. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except on bank holidays. The childminder works all year round, expect when taking 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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