Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 27 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 All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder finds out about children's interests when they first start. She uses this information, along with baseline assessments, to plan a good range of activities which support children's individual interests and next steps in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information with them about the progress that their children make and suggests ways in which they can support learning at home. n The childminder keeps up to date with changes to requirements and works with other childminders to shares ideas and good practice. n The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to learn about their local community. Children benefit from regular visits to urban farms and opportunities to mix with larger groups of children in social situations. n The childminder has not fully considered the impact of continual background noises

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This provision is good

and the effect this has on children's ability to concentrate during their learning. n The childminder does not routinely use self-evaluation effectively and has not considered how to include the views of parents and children in this process.

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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 review the impact of background noise levels on children's ability to listen and concentrate during activities n refine the process of self-evaluation to help drive improvements to the highest level and include the views of children and parents in this process too.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas that the childminder uses for childminding and discussed the risk assessment procedures with her. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. 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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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 fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She attends a variety of training to strengthen her understanding further, including the wider aspects of safeguarding. This has a positive impact on her practice. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to keep children safe. This helps her to identify and minimise any possible risks to children. She supervises children effectively as they move between indoor and outdoor areas of the environment. This helps children to feel safe and secure at the childminder's home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has established a warm and nurturing environment. Her home is well resourced. Children relish opportunities to investigate and explore. For instance, children delight as they use a wide range of tools to roll and knead dough. The childminder makes detailed observations and assessments of the children's development. This helps her to plan further learning experiences. She provides parents with regular updates regarding their children's progress. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills and knowledge. For instance, she names colours and shapes as they build towers using blocks and introduces vocabulary, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. Children enjoy playing outside. They develop good physical skills, steering tricycles and bicycles to navigate the outdoor spaces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel secure in her care. She reassures children when they are unsure of visitors to her home, such as the inspector. The childminder offers frequent praise and encouragement and is sensitive to children's needs. She knows their routines well. For example, she notices changes in children's moods, such as when they become tired, and she responds quickly. The childminder provides children with a narrative for their play and offers many opportunities to celebrate positive behaviour. Children are keen for the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder plans opportunities to teach children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she discusses nutritious snacks and encourages children to wash their hands before snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are inquisitive, confident and eager to learn. Children lead and choose their own play throughout the day. They develop key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and eventual move on to school. This is because of the good transition arrangements and the relationships with local schools children attend. Children learn to carry out age- appropriate tasks independently. For example, they put on their wellington boots for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544529 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10093952 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Upton, Wirral, Merseyside. She operates a mainly term-time service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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