Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 15 April 2019 Previous inspection date 23 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 carefully analyses the quality of her practice. She targets her professional development based on the needs of the children attending, to promote good outcomes. n The childminder works very well with other settings and agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder encourages children to think about how to share and solve problems. Younger children benefit from close support to help them take turns with popular resources. The childminder is a calm and positive role model. n The childminder provides an exciting and varied range of learning experiences. Older children talk excitedly about how they use a special light to see inside the duck eggs. They gain a good understanding of cause and effect. Younger children fill up a watering can from the tap and pour it onto the patio. They enjoy splashing in the puddles they have made.

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This provision is good

n The childminder promotes children's physical health well. She has developed a well- resourced outdoor area and provides daily outings in the local community. Children freely access their drinks and pour water at lunchtime. The childminder provides healthy meals that children enjoy. n Overall, the childminder shares a good range of information with parents to involve them in their children's learning. However, she does not consistently gather detailed information from all parents to support the highest levels of continuity for each child. n The childminder does not make effective use of opportunities during activities to promote individual children's next steps.

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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 extend the arrangements for two-way information sharing with all parents, to promote the best possible outcomes n focus more sharply on using opportunities during activities, to promote individual children's next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector reviewed parent's written feedback. n The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed written documents, including evidence of the childminder's suitability, policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her training regularly to refresh her knowledge. She knows how to identify concerns and report them correctly to her local authority. Parents give high praise to the childminder. They comment on the wide variety of outings provided and the childminder's positive influence on children's behaviour and communication skills. The childminder oversees children's learning well. She regularly updates her assessments of their progress to ensure any gaps in learning are quickly identified. The childminder has high expectations for herself and the children in her care. She seeks their ideas and input during the day. Children have good levels of self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She provides a broad and interesting range of experiences, indoors and out. Older children begin to learn about growth and decay as they plant seeds. The childminder introduces mathematical language during this activity, asking them to fill 'half' of the pot with soil. She encourages children to follow numbered instructions to plant a sunflower seed. Younger children thoroughly enjoy playing at the water tray. They experiment using cups, syringes and pipettes to try and move ducks around the tray. The childminder models language effectively and gives clear instructions. Children happily select from the variety of good-quality resources as they play independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and resources are easily accessible. Children confidently move between rooms, following their own interests. The childminder consistently reminds children of her expectations for their behaviour. Younger children cooperate well with the childminder. They delight in the praise the childminder gives as they help to tidy up. The childminder reviews her risk assessment procedures regularly. She ensures that children learn, from a young age, how to keep themselves safe. Children know the rules they must follow that promote their safety. For example, young children use the handrail to go up the stairs and come down again carefully on their bottom. Older children encourage others to follow the rules.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with SEND, make good progress from their individual starting points. Older children confidently ask for what they need and persist with more difficult activities. For example, they work out how to fit together new, complicated jigsaw puzzles. They independently manage their self-care and hygiene routines. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479425 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10076153 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 10 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in New Ferry, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank 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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