Childminder EY497233

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 and her assistant are cheerful role models; they encourage children's positive behaviour from an early age.  Parents praise the individual care and attention that their children receive. They comment that the childminder provides exceptional support and report that children are always eager to spend more time with her.  Children demonstrate a love of the outdoors and confidently explore the beautiful play spaces to help extend their learning. For example, children make large letters with chalks in the outdoor environment following discussion about the sounds of letters in their names.  The childminder has developed a very good relationship with staff at the local schools children attend. She works in partnership with them to support children's future transition on to school.  The childminder skilfully extends children's speech to support their developing communication skills. For example, she repeats children's attempts at words and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not fully consider younger children's participation in play activities that maximise opportunities to motivate them and support their learning.  The childminder does not fully use information about what children know and can do to plan challenging next steps in their learning.

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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

 increase younger children's participation in activities that motivate them and extend their potential learning  use observations more precisely to plan even more challenging and precise next steps in learning for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder discussed her knowledge of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector reviewed letters from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation regarding her suitability to work with children.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding children's welfare. She is proactive in completing risk assessments to reduce risks and help keep children safe. The childminder is committed to the professional development of herself and her assistant. She accesses further training to develop the skills that will improve outcomes for children and monitors her assistant's practice. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively. She is keen to improve and takes on board feedback from parents and other professionals to enhance her practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and suitably qualified. She provides a good range of toys and outdoor play opportunities to help promote children's learning. For example, she encourages children to think of the differences in the story of the rainbow fish while helping children with their emerging understanding of colours and patterns. The childminder shares information regularly with parents regarding children's learning and development and provides them with suggestions about how they can support learning at home. The childminder follows children's interests. For example, when a child notices a bird in the garden this develops into a conversation about the sounds in the environment. This helps support children's communication and language skills and their awareness of the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder and her assistant form positive relationships with children. They provide them with meaningful praise to recognise and celebrate the achievements they make. They are responsive to children's individual needs; they support them as they attempt to put their shoes and coats on to access the outdoor environment and encourage them to 'have a go' and develop their independence skills. They plan activities for children to mix in larger groups, for example, the childminder takes children to planned outings, which gives them opportunities to extend their friendship groups. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals and she helps them understand the need to eat a balanced and nutritious diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities have detailed support in place and parents comment on the help the childminder provides. Children develop skills for the next stage of their learning. For example, they learn to listen to the views of one another and follow instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497233 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1042422 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 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Eastham, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. 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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