Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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's partnerships with parents are strong. She keeps parents informed of their children's learning, progress and achievements. Parents comment that the childminder provides many ideas to help further support their children's learning at home. n The childminder teaches children about experiences beyond their own. They learn about the wider community in which they live and celebrations such as Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and identifies areas to develop, to help improve outcomes for children. She has developed strong links with other childminders and regularly completes training to continue to enhance her knowledge and skills. n Children form very secure attachments with the childminder. She spends a lot of time getting to know children and their parents. She gains detailed information from parents about their child to plan effectively from the start.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully considered how to help children learn how to resolve their own minor conflicts with other children. n The childminder has not considered how to encourage quieter, less outgoing children to voice their thoughts and ideas.

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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 provide older children with more guidance when managing minor conflicts n provide more opportunities for shy and less-confident children to communicate their thoughts and ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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 looked at samples of children's assessments folders and records, and a range of other documentation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. She understands her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have concerns relating to a child's welfare. The childminder uses opportunities gained from working with other childminders to reflect on her practice and keep up to date with changes. She completes thorough risk assessments to ensure children's safety, and supervises children effectively as they move between different areas of the indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder uses this time as an additional learning opportunity to discuss safety with older children. She completes detailed observations of children's engagement in activities. The childminder uses this information to identify gaps in children's learning and plans appropriately to help them catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans exciting, interesting experiences for children to learn more about the outdoors. For instance, children relish opportunities to investigate spiders using magnifying glasses and discuss wildlife habitats. Children participate in interesting activities that support their learning. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she helps children to count and compare sizes and they discuss size and shapes in the outdoor environment. The childminder instinctively knows when to help children and when to allow them additional opportunities to support independence. Children are creative and use their imaginations well. For example, as children find several cloths, they use the foam from a nearby sensory activity to wash toy cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive and nurturing. Children's emotional well-being is supported well through the strong bonds they have with her. The childminder uses every opportunity to praise and recognise children's efforts. For instance, she shares examples of children's achievements with parents daily. The childminder promotes good hygiene procedures. She provides children with regular reminders to wash their hands before eating nutritious home-cooked meals. The childminder uses mealtimes as an opportunity to help children understand the importance of healthy food choices and active lifestyles. Children visit a variety of events within the community, mixing with larger groups of children. This helps support their developing social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. All children make good progress from established starting points. Children demonstrate good levels of independence. They show delight as they successfully put on their own shoes in readiness for outdoor play. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544885 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10094001 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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