Childminder 306300

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder provides them with a safe, welcoming environment where they develop trusting relationships with adults and each other. Children have a positive attitude to learning and work hard at tasks until they are complete. For example, a tricky jigsaw takes a long time to get just right but, with support, children proudly complete it. Children's language development is generally well supported. The childminder is successful in helping children to develop their speaking skills, although there is still more that can be done. Occasionally, questions are asked which only require children to answer 'yes' or 'no', which does not encourage them to use their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for all their children. They are provided with encouragement to count and to recognise colours and shapes during their play. When they complete a floor puzzle picturing fruits and vegetables, the childminder's assistant introduces some new vocabulary, such as 'star fruit' and 'greengage plums'. Children try to predict how they might taste. They particularly enjoy dancing and are keen to show visitors their 'moves'.

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The provision is good

The childminder is particularly focused on children developing the skills they need to start school. Children are encouraged to develop independence by managing their own personal hygiene. They share and take turns as they delve into the big, round cauldron looking for insects. Children are considerate to one another and are reminded about being kind. With the childminder's support, they learn to regulate their own behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Children love to explore different textures, such as cooked spaghetti and play dough. For instance, a search through wet, squishy, squashy beads in a large cauldron reveals plastic cockroaches, millipedes and spiders. The activity helps children to learn about the wider world as they speculate as to why spiders are helpful. They also explore the worms living in the compost they have made. n Most children are confident communicators. Younger children and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported to express their needs through a mixture of gestures and pictures. Children enjoy sharing stories and singing songs with adults. On occasion, adults do not make the most effective use of questioning to further develop children's thinking skills. n The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the individual needs of children who attend. They know what each child needs to learn to

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need to do better?

support them in moving to the next stage of learning. Regular planning and assessment for each child ensure that they provide challenging opportunities.

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need to do better?

25 October 2019 This helps children to develop a range of skills across the different areas of learning. Children are making good progress and are well prepared for future learning. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make effective use of opportunities to engage with other professionals to enhance children's development further. n The childminder supports home learning by giving parents ideas about what the children have been learning, through photographs and videos of their play during each day. This is extended further through electronic assessment tools which parents can use for feedback. Parents who speak English as an additional language are guided to access an application which translates text, so they can also be actively involved. Parents speak highly of the childminder, describing her as 'bubbly' and 'enthusiastic'. They appreciate partnership working, for example, in toilet training and sleep routines.

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n Outings to parks, beaches and other nearby places of interest help children to learn about their local community while also developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They learn to balance, develop coordination skills and learn how to make the swing go high on their own. This is because the childminder gives them the encouragement they need to master these skills. n The childminder's nurturing approach encourages children's confidence. She and her assistant join in children's play to challenge and extend learning. Children enjoy going camping in a tent but learn that being inside the tent is not the same as being inside a house. When they lean on the walls of the tent they are not solid and it falls over.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps herself updated with regard to safeguarding issues. She is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and procedures to follow should she be concerned. The childminder is also conscientious about online safety. Children are closely supervised within the home environment and regular risk assessment minimises any potential hazards. She regularly updates her first-aid training and ensures her assistant does the same in order to further protect children.

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should:

n develop the assistant's knowledge of how to extend children's thinking skills n build on partnership-working systems with other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306300 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066942 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 2 to 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000, works with an assistant and lives in the Birkenhead area of Wirral. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at indoor and outdoor areas used for childminding and had discussions with the childminder about the learning environment. n She completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n Parents' views, expressed through written feedback, were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n Documents were sampled as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

25 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

25 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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