Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 25 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 monitors children's progress well. She completes initial assessments and regularly observes them as they play. She uses the evidence gathered effectively, to plan activities to help them to build on their existing skills. This supports children to make good progress. n The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. Children have a tailored settling-in period. This allows the childminder time to get to know them and build their confidence in her care. As a result, children feel secure and develop close bonds with the childminder. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they watch the birds in the childminder's garden and discuss how plants grow as they observe the spring flowers. The childminder helps children to build on these experiences during visits to local woods. n The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills well. For instance, she

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This provision is good

discusses shape and size as children enjoy pretending to plant flowers. She encourages them to count how many pots they have filled. Children begin to make simple comparisons as they discuss which pot is the heaviest. n The childminder is keen to broaden her knowledge and skills, to further raise the quality of her good teaching. She works closely with other childminders to share ideas and researches online to keep her practice fresh. n The childminder does not always gather information from parents about children's development, in order to support a shared approach to children's learning. n On occasions, the childminder does not allow children sufficient time to respond to questions or share their own 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 gather ongoing information from parents about children's development at home, to fully support a consistent, shared approach to children's learning n give children sufficient time to think about their ideas and respond to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector looked at systems for evaluating the childminder's provision, including parents' and children's written feedback and took these into account. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and children's interests.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently describes potential signs of abuse and explains the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She attends training courses to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date and completes risk assessments. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and values the views of parents and children as part of this process. For instance, in response to feedback from parents, she has recently developed the mark-making area. This has provided additional opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills. Parents report that they are happy with the care the childminder provides. They state that she keeps them fully informed about children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning and development well in all areas. Children begin to learn that things change over time. The childminder points out that play dough is cold when it comes out of the fridge. They discuss that it becomes warmer as they roll it in their hands. The childminder provides a narrative during routines and play to help children to build on their language skills. She talks about children rolling dough into round balls and uses words, such as 'sticky' and 'soft', to describe texture. Children's sensory experiences are enhanced as they add herbs to the play dough. They giggle as they comment, 'It's like smelly grass'. The childminder provides good opportunities to help children to gain an understanding of the world beyond their own. For example, they visit facilities in the local area, such as the fire station and library. They also explore significant celebrations in other cultures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour and has clear boundaries which she consistently reinforces. For instance, she reminds children to sit on the chair while they are eating. The childminder offers frequent praise and encouragement. This helps children to gain confidence and persevere with tasks to their own satisfaction. For example, children proudly show their pictures to their friends. The childminder plans activities to help children to explore and express their emotions. Children learn the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as eating healthy food and washing their hands before eating. They have good opportunities to be active. Children enjoy kicking balls in the garden and visiting local parks where they relish the challenge of climbing on play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need for their next stage of learning. Children are confident, inquisitive learners. For example, children initiate singing nursery rhymes and interact with visitors. They eagerly investigate where sounds come from, such as the refuse collection lorry and excitedly watch as the bins are emptied. Children begin to solve problems as they try to work out how to make flowers stand upright. Children recognise their name and begin to write the letters that represent it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543664 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10093995 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the Bromborough, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a level 3 childcare qualification and offers funded educational places.

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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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