Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 4 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 regularly reviews her practice. She seeks the views of parents and her assistants. This helps her to continually improve. Overall, the childminder monitors the work of her assistants well. She conducts regular supervisions, discusses any training needs also any strengths or weaknesses in any practice. n The childminder and her assistants have a wealth of experience. They consistently provide good quality of care for the children and their families. Parents speak very highly of the service the childminder provides. They commend her for how well their children are progressing and say that children are always eager to attend. n The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They use this knowledge to support children's learning. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. n The childminder and her assistants work in partnership with other settings that children

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This provision is good

attend. They provide activities which build on the topics they learn about in nursery and school. This provides continuity in supporting children's learning and progress. n The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home and teaches children how to stay safe. For example, she regularly carries out fire drills. The childminder and her assistants have also completed safeguarding training. They can recognise and respond to indicators and signs of abuse. This helps to ensure children are kept safe. n On occasions, the assistants do not plan group activities to fully support all children's learning and encourage their participation.

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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 strengthen the planning of group activities to help all children to participate as fully as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder and her assistants how they evaluate their practice. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and procedures, training records and children's progress files. n The inspector carried out two joint observations with the childminder. She also observed activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's care and learning. n The inspector reviewed written endorsements provided by parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistants regularly evaluate their practice. They gain the views of children and parents and so have a clear focus on how to improve further. For example, when they identified a need to enhance provision for mathematics, the childminder provided training for the assistants to help improve numeracy outdoors. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants keep up to date with all relevant training. They have a clear understanding of their duty to ensure children are safe and protected. The childminder completes regular reviews with the assistants. She discusses the quality of teaching and individual children's learning and progress. This helps the childminder monitor the planning for each child's next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants accurately assess children's development. They plan many purposeful activities which help to develop children's physical skills. For example, using scissors. Overall, activities are adapted to support children at different stages in their learning. For example, less-able children practise cutting using the sausages they have made from their play dough. Older children skilfully follow lines and zig-zags on paper. All children excitedly practise their yoga skills as they arch their backs then curl up like a dormouse. They enjoy looking at pictures in the illustrated yoga book. The childminder and her assistants have robust systems for reviewing children's progress. Information about children's progress is regularly shared with parents. This keeps them up to date on their children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants interact well with children and offer lots of praise and encouragement. This supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They help children understand the importance of being kind and respectful to each other. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children benefit from a healthy, balanced diet. Parents commend the childminder on her home- cooked foods. Children enjoy outings, such as a ferry ride to Liverpool to visit a museum and train rides to the beach. They learn about the wider world and develop an awareness of the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Children develop respect for and awareness of the lives of others, including different faiths and beliefs. The childminder provides books and resources which reflect different cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. Inventive teaching techniques result in children being enthusiastic learners. Children enjoy writing their names and practising words and sounds, especially when they do phonics activities. They enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. This helps them to be confident in their communication skills. The childminder has good links with other settings. This promotes continuity in children's learning and prepares older children well for the transition to school. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541700 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10089916 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives Newton, West Kirby. She operates from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with three assistants.

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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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