Murphy, Melissa Kate Wilcox

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 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 home-from-home environment for the children in her care. She forms strong relationships with the children. This helps them to feel emotionally secure and settle well in her new home. n Children behave extremely well. They listen and respond well to the childminder's simple instructions. She enthusiastically praises children's efforts to help them achieve tasks. n The childminder prides herself on building strong partnerships with parents. She is flexible to their needs and offers compassion and support wherever she can to benefit the children in her care. n The childminder plans activities effectively to support children with their next steps in learning. This helps them to make good progress. n The childminder does not focus enough on continuing her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard. n Children have some opportunities to help them experience wider diverse cultures other

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This provision is good

than their own. However, the childminder has not considered fully the ways to help children to reflect on the similarities and differences of cultures and lifestyles of their own families and others.

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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 enhance professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard n build on already good activities to help children form a greater understanding of learning about diversity and other cultures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualification certificates and the evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of the parents from written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's safety and well-being. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and maintains a safe environment for the children. The childminder works effectively alongside parents, incorporating their views and wishes when supporting children's development. For example, she successfully plans activities to support a child who is not eating at home. The childminder has good links with other professionals and takes this opportunity to reflect on her own practice. For example, she shares planning ideas and resources to help promote the high-quality provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder is actively involved with children's play and skilfully asks appropriate questions to encourage children to think of answers themselves. This helps to extend children's learning. She builds on children's interests and uses these to stimulate and encourage their eagerness to learn. For example, the childminder sings favourite songs to help strengthen speech and language for the youngest children, as they become excited to join in with her. The childminder offers children extensive learning experiences within their community and beyond, incorporating trips as part of her planning. For example, children learn about winter and visit the zoo to see the penguins.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that resources are easily accessed by the children, which helps to develop independence. Children confidently demonstrate their understanding of caring for others during play with the dolls. This also includes the importance of looking after animals. For example, children helped to care for the childminder's dog when he was unwell. The childminder recognises and celebrates children's achievements. For example, she celebrates when a child receives their swimming certificate. The childminder successfully promotes physical development using facilities within the local area, such as the park. When children are walking to the park, they learn about how to keep safe by the road. The childminder builds good relationships with local school teachers, which helps when preparing children to become ready for the move into primary school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate high levels of involvement within their play. They confidently and comfortably interact with adults. Older children build on early mathematical skills and spontaneously count during play, extending their own knowledge by introducing simple addition and subtraction. Early literacy skills are developed, as children begin to look at words and their meanings within the environment. Children develop the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400277 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066923 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Eastham, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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