Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 25 January 2019 Previous inspection date 22 April 2015

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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 has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has a clear understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding. The childminder is fully aware of the reporting procedures in the event of a concern about a child in her care. This ensures that children are kept safe. n The childminder has welcomed support from local authority advisers to evaluate her provision and has made vast improvements since the last inspection. She has developed her knowledge of the welfare requirements and has developed the quality of educational provision for children. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder. She uses information from parents about what children can already do, to complete initial assessments, and regularly observes children's development. n The childminder takes children on a wide range of outings in the community. For

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This provision is good

example, they visit local parks, urban farms and beaches. These experiences help children to gain a greater understanding of their local community, develop good social skills and understand the world around them. n On occasion, children are unable to listen carefully and concentrate when taking part in activities due to background noise. n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about and contemplate their answers when she asks them questions.

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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 help children to listen and concentrate more in their play and learning n provide enough thinking time for children to consider their answers and respond to questions during their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed an observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her child protection training and has completed additional training to extend her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She has attended a wealth of training since her last inspection and has successfully broadened her knowledge and skills. For instance, training has helped her to improve her knowledge of planning and assessment. The childminder regularly reviews her procedures and risk assessments to support her continual improvement in practice. She considers the views of parents and children when setting priorities for development. She quickly acts upon suggestions to improve the service offered. The childminder tracks and monitors children's development well and maintains their good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with a co-childminder and has developed a stimulating and well- resourced learning environment. Resources are easily accessible for all children. Children confidently choose what they want to do. They delight when given opportunities to solve problems. They experiment with water and discuss what items float or sink. The childminder offers a good balance between activities that she has planned and time where children lead their own play. Younger children enjoy sensory activities to explore textures. For example, they examine a wide range of natural materials and explore how they feel against their skin. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills and knowledge, such as counting and recognising numbers within the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with her. The childminder is kind and caring and is very sensitive to their individual needs. Children behave well. The childminder is fair and consistent, which helps children to learn rules and boundaries. Children learn from the childminder, who is a good role model, and they happily share and take turns. The childminder encourages children to be independent and develop good self-care skills. She provides nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks and encourages children to wash their hands before lunch. The childminder ensures that children have plenty of opportunities to be active and develop their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. All children make good progress from established starting points. Children become increasingly confident in new situations and with new people. They play well together and enjoy taking part in activities. Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They show a desire to help with dressing themselves in preparation for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361569 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10092719 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and works from her co-childminder's home in Wallasey, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds 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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