Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not always record accurate hours of children's attendance as legally required. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's safety. n The childminder does not make effective regular assessments of children's learning to identify potential gaps in their progress. n The childminder does not fully promote a two-way flow of information sharing with parents. She does not inform parents effectively about children's progress. She does not consistently encourage parents to share information about children's learning and development. This does not support consistency in children's learning. n The childminder's arrangements for self-evaluation do not focus on continued professional development.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has taken appropriate measures to satisfactorily address the issues raised at the last inspection. n Children are happy and form secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder attends to children's daily individual needs promptly. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She offers children frequent praise and encouragement. Children show suitable levels of pride and excitedly clap when they successfully join two pieces of train track together. n Children independently access a wide range of age-appropriate materials to extend their play. For instance, they enjoy exploring different resources such as dolls and toy farm animals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date consistently keep an accurate daily record of children's names and hours of attendance 20/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make regular assessments of children's learning 16/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

work in partnership with parents more effectively to consistently share information about children's learning and development. 16/08/2019

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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 improve arrangements for self-evaluation to have a targeted professional development plan.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, evaluated an activity 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 documentation and 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 had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n The inspector took account of parents' views by speaking to them and looking at their written testimonies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's arrangements for maintaining records are generally satisfactory. However, she does not consistently record children's names and hours of attendance daily. That said, this does not have a significant impact on children's safety and therefore safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to possible signs of children being at risk of harm. She confidently describes the local procedures to implement if she has concerns about children's safety. She completes assessments of her home and on outings. She identifies and minimises potential risks, particularly regarding pets. The childminder completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. However, she does not target her ongoing professional development to raise the overall quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Parents contribute to children's initial assessments. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share ongoing information about children's learning. In addition, she does not make regular assessments of children's learning or keep parents effectively informed about children's progress. That said, the childminder uses her observations and knowledge of how children develop to plan a range of learning experiences. These generally match children's learning needs and offer appropriate challenge. For example, as children enjoy sharing a book, the childminder asks younger children to point to the picture of a sun. She encourages older children to count how many animals they can find on the page. This supports their early mathematical development. The childminder helps children to develop their early language skills. For instance, she playfully says, 'Choo, choo' as younger children enjoy playing with trains.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

She extends older children's range of vocabulary as she discusses the colour and size of trains.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have frequent opportunities to be active and access fresh air. For example, they enjoy using play equipment in local parks. They strengthen their balance and coordination as they enthusiastically join in with action rhymes. Children make healthy choices and enjoy freshly prepared snacks. The childminder takes children on a variety of outings. For example, they visit farms and libraries. This helps children to increase their awareness of the world around them. The childminder helps children to learn about other people, communities and cultures in the world. For example, she provides a range of resources that represent diversity. She plans activities to explore celebrations in other cultures. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, such as tidying up.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in sharing information with parents and assessment impact on children's ability to make consistently good progress. However, children are developing some of the key skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning. They show suitable social skills, such as sharing toys with their friends. They show confidence. For example, they invite visitors to join in with their play. Children concentrate when engaged in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306153 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10105543 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in the Wallasey area of Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, 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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