Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date 24 May 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 knows children well. She closely monitors their development. She plans effective next steps to help them to build on their existing skills, and talks in detail about the good progress children make. n The childminder develops close relationships with parents. She uses a range of methods to share ongoing information about children's learning, such as online journals. Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state children enjoy attending and thrive under her care. They appreciate the daily information about children's well-being. n The childminder provides a warm, nurturing environment. She gently eases children into activities when they first arrive. Children clearly have a strong bond with the childminder. She quickly responds when they require individual attention. For example, she cuddles and soothes them when they seek reassurance. This helps children to feel secure.

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's early language development well. For instance, she provides a narrative to describe what children are doing. She asks children to follow simple instructions, such as 'put the car in the box'. She mirrors younger children's early speech and waits for them to respond. n The childminder has not fully developed information sharing procedures with other early years settings that children attend, to support continuity in children's learning effectively. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about other people, families and communities beyond their own.

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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 share information about children's learning and development with other early years settings that children attend n provide more opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and to increase their understanding of different cultures and diversity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching. She evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests. n The inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She confidently describes the procedure to follow if she has concerns. She minimises risks to children's safety without compromising their natural desire to explore. The childminder has a sharp focus on continuing her professional development. She enjoys attending webinars to enhance her good teaching. She evaluates her practice and consults parents before making any changes. For example, she has recently introduced an online system for tracking children's progress. She states this helps her to promptly identify children who may be at risk of falling behind.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully uses children's play to help them to develop in all areas of learning. For example, she introduces children to early mathematical concepts as she sings number rhymes. She talks about size and shape as children enjoy emptying and filling boxes. She points out when children find two blocks the same colour. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of the natural world. For instance, they watch the rain through the window and look for the cat in the garden. Children begin to investigate how toys work and show fascination when the toy lights up. Children have good opportunities to build on their physical skills. For example, babies crawl to furniture and pull themselves up onto their feet. Older children relish the challenge of using larger play equipment at local parks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. For example, she is consistently polite to children. She encourages younger children to share toys and models how to take turns. She reminds children to sit while they are drinking. The childminder offers frequent praise and encouragement. This helps children to build their confidence and try again. For example, children show delight when they successfully put a ring onto the stand. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of being healthy, such as when they are accessing fresh water and healthy snacks. Children have frequent opportunities to be outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage of learning. For example, the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves, such as wiping their noses and tidying up. Younger children explore their environment and choose resources. Children have opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills. For example, they count as they enjoy playing with a stacking toy. They experiment with different sized shapes as they try to work out which one fits on the pole next. Younger children enjoy mark-making activities. Older children practise recognising and writing their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248691 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066958 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 24 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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