Childminder EY415658

Inspection date 17 January 2019 Previous inspection date 25 September 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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This provision is good

n Children are very happy and secure. The childminder provides a welcoming environment and builds strong relationships with children. Children are confident learners and develop a range of skills and positive attitudes that support their ongoing development. n The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She identifies any gaps in their learning, so that these can be addressed quickly. n The childminder shares information daily with parents about what children have achieved in her provision. Parents report that they are very happy with the care that their children receive. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. This helps her to encourage them to progress well in their learning and development. n The childminder's programme for professional development is not highly focused to help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n On occasions, the childminder does not organise activities well enough to ensure that

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This provision is good

the youngest children are as fully engaged in their learning as the older ones.

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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 extend arrangements for professional development that provide more opportunities to raise the good quality of teaching even higher n organise activities more effectively, so that the youngest children are as fully engaged in their learning as the older ones.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has undertaken suitable training to enhance her understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She is fully aware of the signs that may suggest children and their families are potentially at risk from extreme views and ideas. The childminder has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which she uses well to support her good practice. She routinely risk assesses her home, indoors and outside. This helps her to ensure the premises are suitable and fit for purpose. The childminder gains information from parents about children's routines, interests and abilities on entry. This enables her to plan play activities to support children's learning and development effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She is skilled at understanding when to allow children space to lead their own play and activities. This helps them to continuously explore their own ideas. Children's language development is supported well. For instance, children enjoy interacting with the childminder as they sit on her knee while singing rhymes. Their mathematical skills are extended as they learn to count confidently while building a tower with the wooden bricks. The childminder uses her interactions with children to extend their learning. For example, she skilfully questions children during their play and allows them time to problem solve. Robust observation, planning and assessment arrangements are in place and are regularly reviewed by the childminder to provide a purposeful learning environment that is relevant to children's individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care practices are good. The childminder is a positive role model and provides children with clear expectations and boundaries. Children enjoy the company of the childminder and frequently engage her in their play. For example, older children immerse themselves in conversations with the childminder as they create shapes in the modelling dough. Younger children enjoy independently exploring cause-and-effect toys. The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being by providing children with nutritious snacks and enabling children to be physically active. For instance, they enjoy daily outings to playgroups and visit various places of interest within the community. These opportunities enable children to develop their social skills while learning about people and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. Children can manage their personal hygiene needs independently, such as blowing their noses and washing their hands before snack. Children learn to interact appropriately, take turns and share their ideas. For example, children enjoy accessing self-chosen resources and deciding what activities they would like to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415658 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10069894 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in The Wirral, Merseyside. She operates during term time from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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