Brennan, Amy Louise

Inspection date 16 April 2019 Previous inspection date 8 October 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 provides a safe, warm and nurturing environment. She develops close relationships with the children in her care and has a good understanding of their individual needs and interests. n Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They confidently make choices about their learning and select resources independently. n The childminder has good systems to monitor children's learning and progress. She make records available to parents and shares information to help support children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She models language effectively and provides lots of opportunities for discussion, songs and stories. n The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how to plan for children's learning. She provides a range of interesting activities that support children's interests and next steps in learning. Children are engaged in their learning and make

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This provision is good

good progress. n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to extend and challenge children's critical-thinking skills. n The childminder has not developed a fully focused programme of continuous professional development to help enhance her knowledge and skills to the highest level.

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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 make the most of opportunities to extend and challenge children's critical-thinking skills during activities and discussions n enhance the current programme of professional development to focus more strongly on developing knowledge and skills to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation. She checked evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays a sound knowledge of local authority reporting procedures and how to protect children from harm. She reviews her child protection policies regularly and ensures they reflect changes to government guidance. The childminder keeps her knowledge of legislation up to date and attends regular safeguarding training. She completes regular risk assessments on her home and when taking children out in the local area. The childminder supervises young children well and discusses risks with them, such as using the steps safely in the garden. She has established good relationships with parents and links with the local primary school. The childminder shares information and key messages with parents and teachers to help support children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills particularly well. For example, she encourages children to count coins as they play and discusses with them the cost of different items in the shops. Children confidently name shapes and stack blocks to make tall towers. The childminder skilfully draws children's attention to numbers on toys, books and in the environment. She introduces mathematical language during activities such as 'full', 'empty', 'more' and 'less'. Children respond well and use words such as 'tiny' to describe small objects. They enjoy taking part in sensory activities and show high levels of concentration as they fill and empty different sized containers. Children show curiosity and observe carefully as sand pours through the holes in a sieve. They show persistence and determination as they use various tools to scoop rice carefully from a tray. Outdoors, children have plenty of opportunities to explore the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

environment, take risks and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and learn to consider the needs of others. The childminder acts as a positive role model and supports children's understanding of sharing and turn taking. She uses praise well to reward children's achievements and support their self-esteem. Children are independent and enjoy helping with daily tasks, such as tidying up and collecting items for outdoors. The childminder provides nutritious meals and supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children benefit from regular access to the garden and have recently begun to attend forest school sessions in the local area. They have good opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world, nature and animals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and display good levels of involvement in self-chosen activities. For example, they play imaginatively for long periods of time and share their experiences. The childminder encourages children to develop an interest in early literacy and mark making. She takes them to storytelling sessions and plans a range of activities based on familiar books. Children show a keen interest in listening to stories and describe what they can see in the pictures. They display confidence in their abilities and are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403098 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066924 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bebington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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