Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 27 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder provides superb opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and be physically active. Her keen enthusiasm for outdoor learning is at the heart of her wonderful setting. n The quality of teaching is consistently of a very high standard. The childminder uses her highly accurate assessments of children's development to identify stimulating next steps in learning which provide optimal challenge for each child. Children thoroughly enjoy the superb activities and experiences provided by the childminder. n The childminder supports and develops children's communication and language skills exceptionally well. She uses an extensive range of teaching skills to introduce and model the use of new words. The childminder enthusiastically engages children in conversations and responds positively to their ideas and suggestions. n Partnerships with parents and other providers are outstanding. The childminder

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This provision is outstanding

develops considerably strong relationships with them and shares comprehensive information about children's care and learning. She is highly successful in facilitating a continued, joined-up approach that meticulously meets the needs of individual children. n The childminder is highly qualified. She ensures that her knowledge and skills are continually developed through training and sharing information with other professionals. The childminder reflects on her practice and implements new learning from courses to enhance activities for children and support their learning to a higher level. n Children's emotional development is given very high priority. The childminder gathers a wealth of information when children first start at her setting to support their emotional well-being. They are extremely content and form close bonds with the childminder.

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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 continue to develop professional skills and knowledge to build on the already excellent practice, and to improve the provision even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, including those expressed in recent letters. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of members of the household and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an expert knowledge of child protection issues and knows exactly what to do should she have any concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are meticulously implemented to ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder regularly gathers the views of parents and children to help make improvements to her provision. She is keen to continue to access high-quality training in order to further develop her teaching skills. This commitment contributes to the excellent quality provision she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a wonderful ability to recognise when children are captivated by their play and where they are capable of even deeper learning. For example, she watches children play in the water tray and places jugs and bowls nearby. Children fill their containers and carry water around the garden. The childminder uses this opportunity exceptionally well to draw their attention to some pipes that she has recently fitted to the wall. She shows them how the water travels through the pipes and then steps back. She watches as children excitedly pour water into the highest pipe and run to the bottom piece to catch it. She brilliantly introduces the idea of teamwork to the children as she shows them how to work together to catch as much water as possible. She talks to children about what is happening, introducing new vocabulary, such as 'flowing'. Children become engrossed in adding the water to the pipes at different points,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

experimenting with different tools to change the flow of the water. They are active, inquisitive and highly engaged in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is a superb role model. She uses clear and accurate explanations when necessary to support children's excellent behaviour. Children benefit from regular outdoor learning experiences that have an exceptionally positive impact on their well- being and self-confidence. The childminder takes children to a local forest school where they make wonderful memories. They excitedly tell visitors about when they saw a hedgehog. They learn how to keep themselves safe when they use pegs and mallets to help make a fence around the forest school campfire. Even very young children understand that they must not cross the fence and learn to use equipment skilfully and safely.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are brimming with confidence and display excellent levels of independence. They show a genuine love of books and stories and use their emerging counting skills as they play. Children make substantial progress in their learning and development and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544029 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10090478 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in in West Kirkby, Wirral, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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