Childminder in Wirral

Childminder report 34 Well Lane, BIRKENHEAD, Merseyside CH42 4QG

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Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 February 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and values their comments and involvement. For example, she carefully plans key events with parents, such as children's toilet training and their transition into school. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. n Children learn new vocabulary rapidly. The qualified childminder has a particularly good understanding of how to support children's communication and language development. For example, she introduces them to new words and provides a running commentary as they play. n The childminder is attentive and nurturing. Children's emotional well-being is supported very well through the strong bonds they have with her. For example, children ask for cuddles when visitors arrive and quickly gain reassurance from the childminder's presence and affection. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is skilled at teaching children about

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The provision is good

rules and boundaries. She provides patient guidance and positive support to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour appropriately for their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next to help them make better than good progress.

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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 make the most effective use of information gained from assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next to help them make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child. She is confident in local reporting procedures. Risk assessments are completed on a regular basis, with appropriate steps taken to minimise risks and help keep children safe. The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to try and identify ways to improve this further. She is committed to further developing her knowledge. The childminder works in partnership with other settings to help meet children's learning and support needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observations and assessments of children's learning are precise. The childminder uses them effectively to monitor children's good progress. A range of exciting outings enhances children's learning. For example, children talk with enthusiasm about a recent trip to the zoo. They excitedly recall seeing elephants enjoying a mud bath. Children learn about the world around them and the features of living things. The childminder builds on children's interests in animals to help further develop their learning. For example, she encourages them to make a zoo for their toy animals. She asks skilful questions to support children's critical-thinking skills. Children learn to explain their processes and ideas. They discuss how to build a door that is tall enough for their toy giraffe to get through.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Effective settling-in procedures help to ensure that care practices meet the needs of individual children from the start. Children are relaxed, sociable and happy. The childminder offers warm encouragement to help promote children's independence. For example, she gently guides them as they learn to pour their own drinks and put on their shoes. Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder embeds this into everyday routines. For example, children wash their hands after handling the childminder's bearded dragon. Children's confidence in climbing and balancing is supported as they negotiate more challenging play equipment at the playground.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They show good listening and attention skills. Children begin to understand mathematical concepts as they recognise shapes and count how many plates are needed. Children's emerging literacy skills are well supported as they recall familiar stories and make marks for a purpose. They are well prepared for the transition to school. Children make good progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337142 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10059612 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2014

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The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Birkenhead, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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