Childminder EY495340

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 6 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder takes children on various outings to help them to learn about the world around them, including the community in which they live. They visit the local children's centre and urban farm, and regularly visit the zoo. n Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Resources are easily accessible for all children. Children settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. n The childminder is reflective and monitors all aspects of her service. She seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder has acted successfully on the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. n Children are eager to explore a stimulating range of sensory resources. The childminder plans activities that helps to develop children's natural curiosity and creativity. n Parents speak highly of the supportive childminder and the care their children receive.

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This provision is good

n There are few opportunities for children to enjoy energetic activities, particularly during poor weather. n There is scope to enhance the way that the progress check for children aged between two and three years is carried out, in order to fully contribute to the healthy child review and focus more precisely on children's next steps.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to benefit from energetic physical activities especially in all weather conditions n review the progress check for children aged between two and three years to make sure all opportunities to support children's next steps are clearly specified and acted upon.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at samples of children's assessments folders and records, and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to help to keep children safe. She checks that the premises and equipment are safe for children to use, and that the other venues they visit are safe. The childminder has embraced the opportunities to work closely with the local authority early years adviser, which helps her to strengthen her practice. She works well with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder has a strong commitment to both her own, and her co-childminer's professional development. She regularly accesses training to enhance quality and to ensure she has appropriate knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on children's experiences and aids their development effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She supports children's learning by allowing them time to investigate. For example, as children explore a builder's tray of natural resources, the childminder provides skilful questioning and introduces new descriptive language. The childminder uses feedback from parents and observations of children's engagement in activities to determine which areas to focus on next. Children are eager to explore and investigate an exciting range of resources. Children delight as they make creatures with dough, which helps to support their developing physical skills. Children's enjoyment of books is nurtured. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder and turning the pages. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she repeats the correct use of language and helps children to pronounce words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring. She spends time when children first start, getting to know their individual needs and supports their emotional development well. The childminder uses information gathered from parents on entry, to plan precisely from the start. The childminder is a good role model. She is fair and consistent, which helps children to learn rules and boundaries. Children happily share and take turns, and behave very well. Children's good health is successfully promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals. The childminder uses children's care routines as an additional opportunity to discuss healthy lifestyles and promote children's self-care and independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are inquisitive, confident and independent learners. For instance, they choose resources and lead their own play. Children are encouraged to make choices, for example, they choose what they would like to eat for snacks. All children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and the move on to school. For example, they learn to understand the rules for being together and how to consider others and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495340 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10080411 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bebington, Wirral. The childminder works from her home with another childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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