Candeland, Julie Anne

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 November 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel at ease. They are encouraged to make choices, select resources independently and follow their interests. n Children develop positive friendships with each other and learn to consider the needs of others. They play well together and show a good understanding of the rules and boundaries. n The childminder is kind, caring and a positive role model. She uses praise effectively to support children's confidence, motivation and self-esteem. n The childminder plans a good range of interesting experiences that help to support children's learning and enhance their interests. She shares information with parents about daily activities and care routines. n The childminder shows a commitment to enhancing her skills and practice. For example, she has attended training to help develop her knowledge of speech and language and to support her working with families.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder gathers information from parents when children first start, she does not always gather enough information about children's existing skills and abilities to enable her to plan most effectively for children's early progress. n The childminder has not fully considered ways to encourage parents to extend children's learning at home.

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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 strengthen systems to gather information from parents about their child's development and achievements when children first start n consider different ways to help parents to support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities provided by the childminder during the inspection. 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 had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she completes regular child protection training and reviews her safeguarding policies. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the local reporting procedures and how to protect children from harm. The childminder attends regular childminder network meetings to discuss good practice and to keep her knowledge of guidance up to date. She completes risk assessments on her home and promotes children's understanding of personal safety well, such as safely climbing the stairs and handling equipment. The childminder develops good links with local primary schools and attends training to help support children's learning. For example, she has recently completed a course to help her to implement phonics strategies used by the school. The childminder encourages parents and children to leave feedback and make suggestions about future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and displays a good understanding of children's individual needs and stages of development. She regularly observes children and reviews their progress. The childminder successfully extends children's thinking during activities and play. She carefully questions children and promotes discussion. For example, the childminder encourages children to think about the size and height of different objects and to make comparisons. Children's early language and communication skills are supported well, including for those children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and explains the meaning of unfamiliar words. Children confidently sing nursery rhymes and retell events from books. They enjoy playing imaginatively and are keen to share their personal experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and content in the childminder's home. They settle quickly and show good levels of involvement in activities. The childminder reinforces boundaries and talks to children about sharing and taking turns. Children have lots of opportunities to be independent. For example, they enjoy cutting their own fruit during snack times and help themselves to plates and cutlery. Outdoors, children have good opportunities to explore the environment and be physically active. They learn how to care for living things, including the pet rabbits and they take regular trips to the zoo. The childminder supports children's understanding of hygiene practices and promotes healthy eating. Children enjoy trying lots of different fruits and make regular requests to wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and show a keen interest in learning new skills. They show persistence during simple tasks, such as dressing the dolls and using one-handed tools. Children are supported to develop their early mathematical skills through a range of activities, such as counting, problem solving and singing number rhymes. Children make good progress in their learning and develop good social skills. This helps to prepare them well for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432669 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066933 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bebington. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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