Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date 29 August 2019 Previous inspection date 20 April 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 supports children to make good progress. For example, she closely monitors children's learning and development. She uses her observations and knowledge of how children learn to plan a good range of learning experiences. This helps children to build on what they can already do and know. n It is evident that children relish their time outside. They excitedly run into the childminder's garden and eagerly choose from the good range of resources provided. For example, they giggle as they try to balance on low stilts. They enthusiastically chase after bubbles. This helps children to gain greater control of their bodies. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has sharpened her focus on continuing her professional development. She frequently researches information online to keep her practice fresh. She accesses additional courses to help her to build on her good knowledge and skills. For example, recent training on exploring sounds has

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This provision is good

strengthened her understanding of how to support children's language development. n The childminder gives children's well-being priority. For example, she discusses plans for the day with them. This helps children to prepare for transitions in routines and to feel secure. Parents state that the childminder offers a warm, home-from-home environment where children quickly settle. n The childminder consistently reinforces her clear rules, such as sharing. Children are well behaved and show kindness to each other. For example, older children help younger children to put on dressing-up clothes. They proudly show younger children how to roll forwards on the grass. n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to regularly share ongoing information about children's development at home. n On occasions, the childminder does not ensure that activities are organised most effectively to provide consistent opportunities for children to freely explore and build on

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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 provide more opportunities for parents to regularly share ongoing information about children's learning and development at home n review the organisation of some activities to provide children with more opportunities to explore and create.

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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 people 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. n The inspector looked at parents' written testimonies and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently describes how to keep children free from harm and explains procedures to follow if she has concerns about their safety and well-being. On the whole, the childminder has good relationships with parents. They state that she keeps them informed about children's learning. The childminder shares ideas for supporting children's development at home, such as strategies to establish sleep routines. The childminder evaluates her provision to help her to further raise the quality of her good provision. She seeks the views of others to support her with this process, including parents. The childminder has regular two-way communication with other early years providers that children attend. This supports consistency in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder supports children's learning in all areas well. For instance, as children enjoy building towers, she discusses size and colour. She invites older children to stand next to the tower to compare their heights. This helps them to develop their understanding of early mathematical concepts. Children are developing an increasing awareness of the natural world around them. For example, they point out strawberries growing in the childminder's garden. They comment that strawberries need to be big and red before they can eat them. The childminder helps children to gain confidence with their language skills. For instance, she listens with interest as they talk about their families. As children engage in pretend play, she encourages them to discuss how they can rescue the toy cat from the roof of the building. This encourages children to provide longer answers and extend their thinking skills. They tell her excitedly, 'We need a fire

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to develop their self-care skills, such as chopping their own fruit and putting on their own shoes. The childminder helps children to respect differences in other children's cultures. For example, she explains that not all of their friends take part in Halloween activities at home. Children gain an understanding of the importance of adopting good hygiene procedures, such as washing hands before eating. The childminder plans activities to promote children's awareness of the world around them. For instance, she takes children to the local post office to post letters. The childminder supports children to talk about their feelings, such as being scared when they find a spider.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they require for their next stage in learning. They demonstrate increasing levels of confidence and motivation. For example, they happily talk to visitors about their favourite activities. They are beginning to develop good problem-solving skills. For instance, as they make large constructions, they suggest using a small step to help them to reach the top of their models. Children enjoy activities to strengthen their wrist muscles, such as digging. This helps children to acquire the dexterity they need for future writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241048 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066956 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Upton, Wirral. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places 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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