Childminder 306179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 18 July 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

 The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high- quality care and education. The childminder uses her experience to ensure the setting continues to progress and to promote children's development and well-being. The childminder regularly reviews policies and procedures to help ensure children's safety.  Children's emotional well-being is well supported through gradual settling-in sessions and well-established routines. Children can confidently explore and make independent choices about their play.  The childminder works closely with other professionals supporting children. She values partnership working and develops strategies to meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress.  The childminder regularly reviews and evaluates her provision. She seeks regular feedback from parents and children and she uses this to help plan further development.  The childminder is cheerful and energetic, she encourages children to listen and follow

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This provision is good

basic rules, this helps to promote their positive behaviour and they learn to respect others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder doesn't consider all opportunities to further support children's emerging knowledge of words and sounds.  The childminder does not fully provide many opportunities for children to explore and experiment with a range of materials and resources.

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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

 consider the opportunities to further support and enhance children's emerging understanding of words and sounds  increase opportunities that help children explore and investigate using a range of media and materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and planning. She looked at policies and procedures and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments of her home and the outings she takes children on. The childminder encourages older children to consider hazards and risks in many ways. For example, she uses opportunities for walks to school as an opportunity to discuss road safety and encourage children to consider their own safety. The childminder has established good relationships with families, she regularly reflects on the service she provides and seeks the views of children and parents. The childminder has a strong commitment to both her own and her assistant's professional development and she regularly accesses training to enhance her provision. The childminder takes time to review the progress children make; she plans targeted support

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to address any gaps in learning and enhances opportunities to extend children's thinking.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's play. She uses these to plan further experiences to extend children's potential learning and development. Children develop good physical skills; they use good hand-to-eye coordination as they mould dough and create models, using prompts to create shapes. The childminder provides many opportunities to extend children's mathematical vocabulary and understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, she challenges children to consider more and less options when counting and taking away to complete basic sums. Children learn about the world around them. They visit parks and local farms with the childminder and benefit from socialising within large groups during planned activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved and develop strong attachments to the childminder. They enjoy the homely environment she has created. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care needs, routines and development from the start. She uses this to help children settle promptly and plan appropriate next steps. The childminder encourages children to consider healthy food choices and reinforces positive hygiene routines in many ways. She encourages children to make choices and respects their decisions. For example, she provides children with options as they decide the colours of paints they wish to use during an activity. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements and these are shared with families daily. This helps to enhance children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent individuals. They make good progress and they are motivated and keen to learn. Children learn about growth and decay while growing fruit and vegetables, which helps support their developing understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children gain the necessary skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306179 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1103510 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and works with an assistant. The childminder holds an early years 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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Telephone number

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