Carr, Joanne

Inspection date 22 March 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 is aware of her strengths and has ambitious plans for the future development of her setting. She is dedicated and has taken advantage of support from the local authority advisory team to reflect on her practice and knowledge. n The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend. She shares regular updates about children's progress. This helps to promote continuity of learning for children who are cared for by more than one provider. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. They say the environment is a home from home, that is safe, and a fun place to be. They share that children develop strong attachments with the childminder and her own children. n The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to learn about the wider community and experiences beyond their own. Children benefit from regular

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This provision is good

visits to urban farms and opportunities to mix with larger groups of children at playgroups. n The childminder misses opportunities to support older children in identifying and using letter sounds. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough differentiation during planned activities to consistently meet children's individual learning needs.

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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 more opportunities to support children's growing confidence of letter sounds n enhance teaching skills to provide more differentiation during learning experiences to meet the individual needs of all children.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written feedback. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She fully understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder checks and maintains the environment daily to confirm it is suitably safe for children to play. The childminder regularly reviews her policies, procedures and risk assessments. The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She meets with other childminders, which enables her to share best practice and hold professional discussions with them. The childminder gathers precise information from parents when children first start, to learn more about what children can already do. She uses this information to identify accurate starting points and plan precise next steps for their learning. The childminder accurately monitors and tracks children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop a love of books and familiar stories. They choose from a wide range of different stories for the childminder to read with them. Children join in excitedly with familiar words and phrases, which helps them to learn new words. The childminder instinctively knows when to help children and when to allow children additional opportunities to support their independence. For instance, the childminder allows plenty of time for children to take off their own shoes. Children delight as they successfully manage buckles and fastenings. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she introduces size, quantity and positional language to activities to extend children's thinking. Children relish opportunities to explore the nurturing environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and promotes good manners. She uses consistent rules and boundaries, which are appropriate for children's age and stage of development. The childminder has accurate expectations of children and encourages them to try new things. Children respond positively to the childminder and are considerate of each other's needs. 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 mealtimes. Children learn about their own and other cultures, traditions and celebrations. For instance, the childminder teaches children about the different ways that Shrove Tuesday is celebrated.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, sociable and confident. They make good progress from their starting points and are working within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing many of the skills needed to aid their future learning and eventual move to school. Children show curiosity and a desire to explore and learn new skills. For instance, children delight as they explore toys frozen in ice and discuss the melting process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547425 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10059968 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

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