Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 10 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 July 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 environment is attractive and stimulating. The childminder has a naturally nurturing approach which helps children to feel settled and secure. n The childminder has a highly effective way of tracking children's learning and development. This helps her to plan meaningful play experiences to ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder communicates with children well. She encourages babies to use their voices, for example, by responding to their babbles. Older children are encouraged to and enjoy discussing recent events, such as their camping trip. n The childminder is an advocate of learning outdoors. Children enjoy a range of exciting resources in the garden. They also attend the local forest school where they explore and develop an understanding of nature. n The childminder recognises the value of building positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares children's progress, helping parents to understand how play

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This provision is good

contributes to children's learning and development. The childminder shares information on different learning styles so learning can be supported further at home. n The childminder does not always utilise every opportunity to help children to develop their self-help skills and independence. n Occasionally, the childminder does not help children to become aware of and develop an understanding of boundaries, to further promote their positive behaviour.

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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 full use of opportunities that promote children's self-help and care routines, and further support their independence skills n apply a sharper focus on helping children to understand boundaries and routines, to further promote positive behaviour.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector met with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is aware of signs that might indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder confidently explains the steps to take should she have a concerns regarding a child's well-being. Regular risk assessments are conducted by the childminder, which helps to minimise risk and potential hazards. The childminder is hard- working and organised. She uses the views of children, parents and other childminders to assess the quality of her provision and to continually enhance the play environment. For example, plans are in place to construct a mud kitchen in the garden due to children's increased interest in water play. The childminder is proactive in enhancing her knowledge to best support the individual learning needs of children. She regularly accesses training and conducts independent research to upskill and review her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to gather a detailed knowledge of children when they first begin their placement at the provision. This helps her to create accurate starting points for learning. The childminder uses precise observations to build on the interests of children. This leads to children having increased levels of motivation and attention. The childminder adapts activities to meet children's differing ages and abilities. Older children develop mathematical skills, for example, as they use various utensils to measure, fill and pour rice. Babies search for buried pompoms, cheering with delight when they find them. The childminder skilfully uses questions and comments to encourage children to extend their learning further. She is a motivating and engaging play partner, demonstrating a secure knowledge of how children learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confidently explore the environment. They thrive in the company of the childminder and regularly go to her for emotional reassurance. Children are encouraged to 'have a go' during their play, helping them to develop a can-do attitude. They enjoy regular outings to the park, beach and forest school. This contributes towards the development of children's personal and social skills. The childminder helps children to understand personal safety. For example, she teaches them how to cross the road safely when out in the local community. The childminder uses her home language and culture to help children understand different traditions and beliefs. Children enjoy a well-balanced diet and discuss how this can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are continuously engaged in learning, which helps them to develop the necessary skills for when they eventually move on to school. They regularly share books with the childminder, exploring pictures and developing an understanding that print carries meaning. Children use their fingers to explore the letters of their names as they make marks in the sensory tray. They learn to share, take turns and concentrate on their chosen activity as they play and learn together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449837 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10075219 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Moreton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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