Childminder EY536096

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment which helps children to settle quickly. She offers frequent praise and encouragement, which supports them to gain confidence. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and responds promptly when they require attention. n The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to discuss their children's needs and determine starting points. She provides parents with detailed information about their child's well-being in a daily diary and keeps them regularly informed of their child's progress. n The childminder observes and monitors children's development well. She uses the information to plan effectively for their next steps in learning, which helps them to make good progress from their starting points. n The children are motivated, inquisitive learners. For example, in the garden they enjoy looking under rocks for bugs and show delight when they find a worm. They discuss its

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The provision is good

length as they watch it wiggle and eagerly go to search for a longer worm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered ways of raising children's understanding of other people and communities in the world. n The childminder's plan for evaluating her practice is not always effective at gathering the views of parents and children.

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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 consider other ways of raising children's understanding of other people and communities in the world n consider more effective methods for gathering the views of parents and children to improve practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with the children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector discussed the children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for the children's use.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can confidently recognise signs of potential abuse and explain the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She regularly updates her training on the wider aspects of safeguarding, which supports her to further protect children from harm. She completes assessments to minimise potential risks to children's safety. The childminder works closely with the local authority early years adviser, which helps her to strengthen her practice. The childminder reflects on her provision and actively seeks further training, which has a positive impact on children's learning. For example, a course on observing children has helped her to gain a better understanding of how to support child-led play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. As the children explore a basket of natural materials she invites them to recall their trip to the beach. Children excitedly shout, 'I found that shell on the sand'. Children show fascination as they put the shell to their ear and listen to the 'sea'. The childminder introduces words to describe the texture of the shells, such as 'rough' and 'smooth', to develop children's language skills. She encourages them to discuss the size and shape of the shells to support their early mathematical skills. Children confidently tell her that the big shell is heavy. Children have opportunities to practise their physical skills as they fill containers with the shells.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and has clear expectations, which she reinforces during play and routines. For example, she reminds them to use their manners when they ask for help. Children play well together and share without prompting. The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of developing a healthy lifestyle. She encourages them to wash their hands after playing in the garden and before eating a healthy snack. The childminder uses snack time as an opportunity to promote children's learning. For example, she discusses the colour of the fruit and encourages the children to count the pieces of toast. The daily routine includes opportunities for children to be active in the fresh air. The childminder takes the children to local parks and play centres, which supports them to further develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills they need for their next stage of learning. They confidently initiate their own play and develop their own ideas. The children practise early mathematical and literacy skills as they count the bees in a book and enthusiastically sing nursery rhymes. Children develop good levels of independence as they peel fruit and butter their own toast.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536096 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10076921 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Wirral area of Merseyside. She operates during term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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