Mcdonald, Sophie

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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's care routines well. This helps them to settle quickly and feel secure. For example, she cuddles and gently soothes children as they go to sleep. She allows them to wake gradually before easing them into activities. Children demonstrate a secure relationship with the childminder. They are comfortable to approach her comfort and assistance. n The childminder closely monitors children's development. She observes them as they play and uses the information gathered to plan activities to help them to build on their existing skills. She talks in detail about children's interests and the good progress they make from their starting points. n The childminder accesses training courses to continue to enhance her good teaching. For instance, she has recently broadened her knowledge of nutrition. This has helped her to increase children's awareness of the importance of making healthy food choices.

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This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to develop their language skills well. For example, she skilfully interprets younger children's early speech and models words correctly back to them. She provides a narrative to describe what children are doing. For example, 'You are filling the bowl'. She patiently waits for children to respond to questions. n The childminder does not consistently gather the views of parents to help her to fully evaluate all areas of her provision. n Parents do not regularly share ongoing information about children's development at home to fully support a shared approach to learning.

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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 extend arrangements for self-evaluation to consistently include the views of parents n provide more opportunities for parents to share ongoing information about children's development, to fully support consistency in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, 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 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 children's interests. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for children's use.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to the signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm. She clearly describes how to respond if she has concerns about children's safety or well-being. She completes detailed assessments of her premises to minimise risks to children's safety. This enables them to maximise their natural desire to explore. The childminder uses a daily diary to keep parents fully informed about children's welfare. She shares ideas with parents to help them to support children's learning at home, such as strategies for promoting children's language development. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks ways of further raising the quality of the good provision. For example, she networks with other childminders to share fresh ideas. She has forged effective links with other early years providers that children attend. The two-way sharing of information ensures that any areas where children are falling behind

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. For instance, children show delight as they enjoy mark-making activities, such as painting. They learn how books work and giggle as they turn the pages. The childminder discusses size and encourages children to count as they point out familiar features in books. She supports children to engage with the natural world well. For instance, they observe grass growing from seeds and pick fruit from plants in the childminder's garden. They begin to learn how to care for animals, such as family pets. Children build on this knowledge when they visit local urban farms. They begin to develop an awareness that materials change when mixed together. For example, they are fascinated as they observe the 'dry', 'soft' sand become 'wet' and 'hard' when they add water to it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop an understanding of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as washing their hands before eating. They relish their time in the childminder's garden. For instance, they excitedly scoop sand into buckets and enjoy more challenging physical activities, such as climbing. The childminder reminds children to play in the shade when it is sunny. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides a good range of activities for children to become aware of difference in others. For example, children enjoy playing with small-world figures representing diversity. They explore festivals in other cultures, such as Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need for future learning. They are inquisitive and developing a positive attitude to new challenges. For example, they persevere as they investigate how toys work. They show good levels of independence, such as feeding themselves and putting on their own wellington boots. They confidently explore their environment and select their own resources. Children begin to use age-appropriate technology, such as playing simple number games on electronic toys. This helps them to prepare for learning in the modern world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546987 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10101352 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Prenton, Merseyside. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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