Childminder EY332388

Inspection date 6 August 2018 Previous inspection date 12 March 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children make good progress. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and stimulating activities that support children learning. For example, children fill different sized containers in the mud kitchen, which helps them to learn about quantities and measures. n The childminder has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. The childminder and her assistant have embraced support from the local authority and accessed training courses to further develop their skills. n The childminder and her assistant work closely with other settings that children attend and have good links with local schools. Children visit the local schools and are able to familiarise themselves with their new learning environment. This helps them to prepare for their next stage in their learning. n Children receive lots of praise and encouragement, which boosts their confidence. In addition children are provided with opportunities to develop a strong sense of

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The provision is good

achievement, such as when they measured their rapidly growing sunflowers. n The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and implements good procedures to keep children safe. For example, the childminder has created a miniature road with traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing, which she uses to help children learn about road safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although children take part in lots of counting activities, they have limited opportunities to recognise written numbers.

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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

n increase the opportunities available for children to recognise numbers to further enhance their numeracy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities, both inside and in the garden. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views. n The inspector discussed with the childminder and her assistant how they evaluate their practice. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has reflected on her practice and identified areas for improvement. She has quickly acted to make the required changes. The childminder continues to be accurate in her self-evaluation and has identified further aspects to improve. For example, the childminder intends to simplify her written systems for planning the next steps in children's learning. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well and completes observations of her assistant's working practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of how to identify safeguarding concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and plans meaningful activities to support their learning. The childminder and her assistant allow children to freely access a wide variety of activities, which they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder and her assistant skilfully intervene and develop children's learning further. For example, children thoroughly enjoy exploring the texture of soil as they play in the mud kitchen. The childminder extends their learning by providing utensils and tools such as pans, spoons and baking trays. Children use these resources to measure quantities of soil and water to create the muddy cake mixture. This supports children's emerging mathematical and exploration skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support children's emotional well-being through positive praise and encouragement, and lots of purposeful interaction. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They help children understand the importance of being kind and respectful to each other. As a result, children's behaviour is good and they have developed strong friendships with each other. Children benefit from healthy foods and a well-resourced outdoor play area. This helps them to develop an awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Children develop independence when the use the bathroom. They dress themselves and successfully manage their personal care needs. Children develop respect and understanding of others. For example, children celebrate different festivals and share experiences of their lives through meaningful discussions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Children enjoy measuring their rapidly home grown sunflowers. The childminder has good links with local schools, which promotes continuity in children's learning and prepares them well for the transition to school. The childminder has effective systems for reviewing children's progress. She takes prompt action to seek additional support from other agencies, including the speech and language unit. So that any gaps in learning are quickly closed. The childminder regularly shares information with parent's, which keeps them up to date on their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332388 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10061173 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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