Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 13 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 March 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 establishes good relationships with parents. She continually gathers and shares information with them to support children's learning and development. Parents highly commend the childminder and the care that she provides to their children. n The childminder uses observation, planning and assessment well. She monitors children's development thoroughly and is quick to identify any gaps in their learning. She completes progress checks for children aged between two and three years. These provide an accurate overview of children's stages of learning. n The childminder uses her self-evaluation effectively. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to continually drive forward her practice. n Children enjoy involving the childminder in their play. The childminder interacts positively with them, praising them for their achievements. Children behave very well. They know how to share resources, take turns and cooperate.

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This provision is good

n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They quickly develop positive attachments with the her, including those who have only been looked after by the childminder for a short while. n The childminder takes children on regular outings to local parks, the library and other places of interest in the community. This helps children to develop their physical skills and learn about the wider world. n At times, during conversations, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions.

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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 support children's speaking skills even further by providing more time for them to think and respond to questions.

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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. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has created a very homely environment where all children have a positive attitude towards their learning. She supervises children effectively to ensure their safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. This helps to ensure that she can quickly identify and address any concerns relating to children's welfare. The childminder uses her knowledge to continually reflect on her practice and to ensure children have good- quality learning opportunities. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's routines, interests and abilities on entry. This enables her to plan play activities to support children's learning and development effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a purposeful learning environment that is relevant to children's individual needs. She carefully considers children's next steps, enabling all children to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses effective teaching to build on children's experiences. For instance, after a recent visit to the farm, she supports children's creativity as they delight in using craft materials to make a sheep. She skilfully promotes children's mathematical skills as she encourages them to accurately count the number of legs on the farm animals. Children develop an appreciation of books and acquire early literacy skills. They thoroughly enjoy choosing books and listen with intent as the childminder reads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established close relationships with the children in her care. She knows them well and responds sensitively to their individual needs. This helps to support children's emotional development and self-esteem. Children confidently move around the childminder's home. They select toys, choose their own play and demonstrate they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder works closely with other childminders to share best practice. They also work together to deliver a playgroup where children develop their social skills and confidence in a larger group. The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides children with a good variety of home-cooked meals and snacks. Children follow good hygiene routines and understand the need for washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and display good levels of concentration as they persevere with tasks. For example, they immerse themselves in their imaginative play with small-world toys. Children follow routines well. For instance, they tidy away their toys when they have finished their play. All children are encouraged to be independent. Older children can manage their own personal care needs. Younger children are able to feed themselves snack. Children acquire the skills necessary for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364768 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10074031 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 9 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Oxton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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