Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 1 September 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are very happy, settled and emotionally secure. They develop strong attachments with the childminder. She is kind and highly attentive to children's individual needs. n Children's behaviour is exceptional. They are familiar with routines and follow instructions very well. Children talk to each other with respect and their manners are impeccable. n The childminder is a good teacher. She responds very well to children's emerging interests, and skilfully guides their development through well-planned and purposeful activities. n The childminder's links with other settings children attend are well established. Her communication is good with other professionals also supporting children, such as teachers. For instance, the childminder shares and gathers information about children's progress. This helps children to have continuity in their learning. n The childminder has not accessed any wider training, above mandatory training, for a

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This provision is good

number of years. She has not identified a highly effective plan for her continued professional development to drive her already good skills to the highest level. n The childminder shares information with parents about how their child is progressing. However, she does not make the most of opportunities to encourage parents to contribute what they know to the ongoing assessment of children's learning and development.

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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 good knowledge and skills even further and identify a plan for ongoing and continued training n find more innovative ways to encourage parents to be involved in the ongoing assessment of children's learning and development.

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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 looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector discussed how the childminder self-evaluates her practice and drives improvements. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder has created a safe and welcoming learning environment where children are keen and motivated to learn. Her resources are exciting and purposeful to enable all children to flourish. The childminder has an accurate view of the strengths and weaknesses of her setting. She reflects on her practice and takes positive action to bring about improvements. For example, the childminder has strengthened her teaching of mathematics to ensure children have a secure understanding of number. This has had a positive impact on children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She implements policies and procedures effectively to keep children safe. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the quality of care that their child receives.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's interests and capabilities well and understands how they learn. She accurately observes and assess children's learning and uses this information to identify the next steps. This helps to ensure that planned activities interest children and promotes their learning well. Children delight in the company of the childminder and demonstrate good levels of concentration as they enjoy playing a board game. Children know how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with each other. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's early literacy. For instance, children regularly create their own stories and sing their own songs. The childminder frequently 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.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate about nurturing children to allow them to reach their full potential. For example, children are exceptionally confident to make choices and lead their own play. Older children thoroughly immerse themselves in their imagination as they play with bears and dolls. Younger children smile with delight as they independently play with stacking toys. The childminder effectively promotes children's excellent understanding of keeping themselves healthy. Children manage self-care routines exceptionally well and are provided with an abundance of opportunities to be physically active. They go on regular outings to community groups and local amenities, which helps to further enrich children's learning and teach them about the wider world. Children are highly motivated to learn about each other's similarities and differences. They learn about different cultural events and have access to a variety of resources that

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

reflect a wide variety of different cultures and backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children join the childminder with skill levels that are broadly typical for their age, although, some are lower in communication and language. Due to good teaching, children make effective progress from their starting points. Children are learning to be independent, sociable and self-aware. They have a wide range of skills, which helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413286 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066929 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 11 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Leasowe, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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