Childminder in Wirral

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 regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas to improve and develop, to help improve outcomes for children. The childminder has successfully met the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. n Children develop very secure attachments to the kind and caring childminder. They settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her company. She promotes children's emotional development well. Children demonstrate that they feel relaxed in her care. n The childminder effectively supports children to develop good communication skills. For instance, she sensitively reinforces and repeats the correct pronunciation of words. n Children thrive in this exciting and nurturing environment. The childminder spends a lot of time getting to know children and their parents. She uses detailed information from parents about their child to plan effectively from the start.

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This provision is good

n Children develop a good understanding of their community. The childminder plans many outings, which helps to support children's knowledge of the wider community and develop respect and tolerance. n Although two-year progress checks are carried out, these do not focus precisely on children's next steps, to fully support their development. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best of opportunities to help promote children's developing awareness of numbers and counting.

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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 focus the progress checks at age two more precisely on children's next steps, to fully support their learning and development n provide more opportunities for younger children to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as quantity and numbers.

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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 assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has as a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding children's welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments to identify and minimise any possible risks to children. The childminder has embraced the opportunities to work closely with the local authority early years adviser, which helps her to strengthen her practice. She considers the views of parents and children when setting priorities for development and quickly acts upon suggestions to improve the service offered. The childminder is committed to her own and her assistant's professional development, and she regularly accesses training to enhance the quality of the provision. For example, following recent training, she has raised her awareness of how to improve and differentiate learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's literacy skills as she effectively encourages them to take a positive interest in books. Children freely choose their favourite stories and listen intently as the childminder reads to them and helps bring the stories to life. The childminder uses consistent techniques to support children's speech development. For instance, children know to place their dummy in the tub when they arrive, which enables them to communicate more freely. The childminder offers many opportunities to help promote children's independence. For example, she gently guides them as they learn to serve their own snack. Children have opportunities to learn from sensory play. They explore natural materials and dough, using a vast array of resources, such as sticks and acorns to ignite their interest and stimulate their curiosity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very calm and caring and sensitively adapts to the children's needs. For instance, she sits and cares for children in a quiet corner away from the others when they appear unwell. The childminder provides a good role model and successfully supports children's emotional well-being. She uses every opportunity to work with parents to promote a consistent approach to supporting children's behaviour. This provides children with consistency and helps them develop a clear understanding of rules and boundaries. The childminder promotes children's health in many ways. For instance, she provides them with nutritious meals, and encourages older children to plan the menus and talk about the importance of eating well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children show curiosity and a desire to explore and learn new skills. For instance, they delight as they explore natural materials and fill and empty containers. Children develop many key skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495914 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10080412 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 works from her co-childminder's home in Bebington, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare 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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