Childminder EY479797

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 16 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 maintains detailed records of children's development. She uses the information to identify any gaps in learning and plans activities effectively to support children to catch up. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's well-being and development. She regularly provides ideas to support children's learning at home, such as strategies for promoting children's early language development. n Children demonstrate they have a secure attachment with the childminder. For example, they enter the childminder's home happily and quickly become engaged in activities. They confidently approach the childminder for a reassuring cuddle. n The childminder promotes children's early language development well. For instance, she allows them time to respond to questions. She uses descriptive language, such as 'squishy' and 'stripy', as children explore fruit. This helps children to build on their

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This provision is good

vocabulary. n Children relish their time in the childminder's garden. They excitedly choose from a wide range of activities to help them to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy using scooters and march enthusiastically as they join in with action rhymes. n The childminder has not fully established systems for supervising and supporting her assistant to further develop their practice. n Parents do not consistently share ongoing information about children's learning 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 embed systems for monitoring and supporting the assistant to further develop their knowledge and skills 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 viewed a sample of relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector interacted with children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and children's interests. n The inspector looked at parents' written testimonies and took account of their views. 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 indicators that children may be at risk of harm. She confidently describes local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them to stand away from the swing while it is moving. The childminder networks with other local early years practitioners to share best practice. This supports her to continue to enhance her good provision. Since her last inspection, the childminder has increased her focus on continuing her professional development. For instance, she has strengthened her understanding of how children develop and learn. Overall, the childminder has good relationships with parents. Complimentary feedback from parents indicates they are very happy with the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment to promote children's development in all areas. For example, as children enjoy pushing cars down a ramp, they discuss whether the 'big' car or 'small' car will reach the bottom first. This supports children to develop their understanding of early mathematical concepts. Children begin to test out their ideas, such as placing the ramp at different angles. They squeal with excitement as they discover cars go faster when the top of the ramp is higher. Children begin to learn about the world immediately beyond their own. For example, they enjoy trips to local parks and toddler groups. Children explore difference in others as they play. For instance, they enjoy dressing up in costumes from other countries. The childminder plans activities for children to build on these experiences, such as tasting food from around the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to do things for themselves. For example, they collect plates for snack time and chop their own fruit. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to stay healthy. For instance, she explains that wiping noses helps to prevent germs spreading. She discusses the importance of putting sun cream on before going outside on a sunny day. The childminder helps children to acquire good social skills, such as taking turns and sharing. The childminder consistently reinforces her clear boundaries. For example, she reminds children to sit down at the table while they are eating. As a result, children behave well in relation to their ages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need for future learning. They are inquisitive and motivated. For example, they giggle as they press buttons on interactive books. They begin to distinguish between different sounds as they enthusiastically bang spoons and pans together. They enjoy mark-making activities, such as drawing. This supports them to develop their early literacy skills. Children count confidently and explore simple subtraction sums. For example, as they eagerly pretend to fly to the moon, they count down from five to zero as they prepare for 'blast off'. Children demonstrate good levels of confidence. For instance, they happily invite visitors to join in with their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479797 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10076179 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Greasby, Wirral. She operates during term time from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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