Childminder 306072

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2018 18 December 2012

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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 strives to provide a welcoming and homely environment. Children are very happy and settled in her home. They establish strong bonds with the childminder and develop positive friendships with other children. This helps to effectively promote children's well-being and emotional development.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder uses settling-in periods to get to know children and families. She shares information with parents about children's ongoing progress and discusses how they can best support their child's learning at home.  The childminder supports children's mathematical thinking and skills particularly well. She encourages children to count objects as they play and make comparisons. She makes good use of language during discussions to reinforce concepts, such as numbers and capacity.  The childminder is a positive role model. She provides clear guidance about rules and

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This provision is good

encourages children to be kind and caring to one another. The childminder uses praise effectively to motivate children and reward their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development for herself or assistants, to help enhance the quality of teaching further.  The childminder does not always share information from her assessments with other professionals or settings that children attend.

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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

 strengthen links with other professionals and share information about children's progress and individual needs, to help support their development further  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to ensure that high-quality practice is consistently improved upon.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact this has on their development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read through written feedback from parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with changes to legislation and attends regular child protection training. She reviews her policies and shares updated guidance with her assistants. The childminder completes risk assessments on her home to help minimise risks, and involves children in regular fire evacuation procedures. She helps to promote their understanding of staying safe, including discussions about road safety. The childminder encourages parents to make suggestions on the quality of her practice. She meets with her assistants to review feedback and discuss future improvements. Parents say the childminder provides a safe and homely environment where children thrive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She provides plenty of opportunities for discussion and helps to extend children's developing vocabulary. Children are keen to engage in conversation and share their personal experiences. They discuss the features of animals, such as why giraffes have long necks. The childminder uses questioning effectively to extend and challenge children's thinking skills. She observes children's play and displays a good understanding of their individual needs and interests. The childminder plans a range of activities to help support children's all-round development. Children have a wide range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the world. For example, they observe baby animals in the nearby field and discuss how to care for living things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence and self-care skills very well. Children take pride in assisting with simple tasks and daily routines. For example, they help to prepare sandwiches at lunchtime and wash their dishes after breakfast. The childminder promotes children's understanding of good hygiene practices and discusses with parents how to support potty training at home. Children benefit from regular access to the garden and trips out in the local area. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as climbing, balancing and modelling. Children are given opportunities to make choices in their learning and have a wide range of resources to select from.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop many of the key skills required for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children communicate confidently and develop good social skills. They engage well in self-chosen activities and show a good ability to listen and follow instructions. Children develop good skills in mathematics and show an interest in solving problems. They develop an interest in reading and experiment with different ways to make marks, such as animal footprints in the play dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306072 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1077565 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in West Kirby. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification. She employs two assistants on a part-time basis.

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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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