Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 17 April 2019 Previous inspection date 30 November 2015

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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 is hard-working and committed to her role. She carefully considers the learning environment and experiences that she provides for children. Children flourish in this good setting. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. This helps her to encourage them to progress well in all areas of their learning and development. n The childminder uses self-evaluation well. She uses her knowledge to continually reflect on her practice to ensure children experience good-quality learning opportunities. She values the views of parents and children in the process. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents. She supports children's home learning by providing activities to help children to learn at home. Parents speak highly of the support they receive from the childminder. n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They behave extremely

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This provision is good

well, are well mannered and talk to each other with respect. They demonstrate high levels of confidence in their abilities as they play. n The childminder knows how to support children's well-being and their understanding of a healthy diet and lifestyle. She provides healthy meals, follows good hygiene routines, and children enjoy a range of opportunities to be active outdoors. n At times, the childminder does not make the best use of her tracking system, to help children make better than expected progress.

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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 current systems for tracking children to help them make better than expected progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed and completed a discussion about a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her professional development. She has recently accessed a number of courses which have enabled her to further develop her good practice. For instance, she has reflected on how she supports and enhances children's understanding of inclusion and diversity in the early years. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has undertaken suitable training to enhance her understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. The childminder uses her assistant when required and supervises him well. She ensures that his safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to ensure that it remains safe and secure for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to plan activities that are purposeful and relevant to children's individual learning. She skilfully adapts activities to enable all children to explore their own outcomes. Older children show a good understanding of mathematical concepts as they enjoy using the weighing scales to learn about weight, size and measure. Younger children delight in filling and emptying coloured cups. The childminder frequently uses her interactions to extend and enrich their learning. For instance, she skilfully questions children during their play and allows them time to problem solve. The childminder is well qualified and provides a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated play and learning. She supports children's language development through singing songs and talking to children about their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. Good settling-in procedures ensure each child's needs are met. Children, including those who have only been looked after by the childminder for a short while, quickly develop positive attachments with her. Children benefit from developing their physical skills in the well- resourced garden. They laugh with excitement as they kick balls, balance on beams and pick flowers. Children demonstrate a good understanding of safety as they manage risks in their play. For example, children know how to sensibly climb the ladder to use the slide. The childminder takes children on daily outings to playgroups and visits various places of interest within the community. These opportunities enable children to develop their social skills while learning about people and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. The childminder promotes children's independence well. For example, children can manage their personal hygiene needs, such as blowing their noses and washing their hands before snack. Children learn to interact appropriately, take turns and share their ideas. For example, they enjoy self-selecting resources and deciding what activities they would like to do. Children show good levels of concentration and persevere to complete tasks. They are confident communicators and seek comfort in the reassurance and encouragement offered by the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410263 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066928 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Greasby area of Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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