Childminder EY379289

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the experienced childminder and make excellent progress in their learning. They rapidly develop their vocabulary and communicate confidently. Children have opportunities to take part in a wide range of thoughtfully planned experiences that extend and challenge their learning. The childminder skilfully questions children during activities and encourages them to solve problems. She has an in-depth understanding of children's individual needs, interests and stages of development.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely independent and delight in assisting with simple tasks. Older children are keen to support younger children with activities and display an excellent understanding of personal safety. For example, they explain to younger children that they must take care when using tools and climbing steps. They are extremely caring and considerate of each other's needs and feelings. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder uses highly effective strategies to engage children and manage their behaviour. She has very high expectations for each child in her care and carefully considers how she will tailor activities and questions to suit their levels of development. Children develop close attachments with the childminder and are extremely self-assured. They display extremely high levels of involvement in both planned and self-chosen activities. Children are curious, highly motivated and eager to learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places an extremely high priority on developing and extending children's communication and language skills. She has developed a strong knowledge of phonics strategies and uses these to promote children's understanding of letters and sounds. Children keenly contribute to discussions. They use complex words, such as 'spines', to describe the features of hedgehogs and discuss the meaning of unfamiliar words, such as 'hibernation'. n Children develop excellent mathematical skills. They use a range of mathematical language confidently. Children describe objects in the environment as 'large' and 'tall' and use words such as 'curved' and 'straight' to describe the train tracks they have made. The childminder provides a vast array of opportunities for problem solving and counting as part of her daily routine. She expertly pitches questions and challenges children's learning further by asking

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them to consider one more or less when counting objects and recognising numbers. n The childminder is highly reflective of her practice and produces detailed development plans to identify specific targets. This robust evaluation helps her to maintain the highest standards and supports continuous improvement. The childminder is highly motivated and particularly keen to enhance her knowledge

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24 October 2019 and first-class teaching skills. She has undertaken a wealth of training since her last inspection and uses the knowledge gained to deepen children's learning experiences. For example, the childminder implements a wide range of behaviour strategies that encourage children to think about and describe their feelings and emotions. She supports children's emotional security exceptionally well and encourages them to develop close friendships with each other. n Children are highly independent and extremely well prepared for their eventual move to school. The childminder carefully plans a wealth of activities that help to develop children's confidence, resilience and self-help skills. Young children display high levels of confidence when attending to their own needs, such as wiping their noses and dressing for outdoors. n Children have a wide range of opportunities to be physically active and benefit

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from frequent trips out in the local area. They have fantastic opportunities to learn about nature, the wider world and community. The childminder takes children to visit local heritage sites and encourages them to observe and describe the features and shapes of buildings. She skilfully extends children's learning during nature walks and ask questions about the objects children find, including pine cones and leaves. n The childminder carefully monitors the progress that children make and swiftly identifies any gaps in their learning. She works alongside parents to implement specific strategies and shares personalised learning packs. This helps to provide great continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's reading and literacy skills. She skilfully uses stories as an opportunity to extend children's thinking and language skills. For example, when reading, she encourages

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children to identify initial sounds and discuss rhyming words. Children confidently sound out their names and point to letters they can see in the environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to protect children from harm. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns. The childminder reviews her policies regularly and attends safeguarding training and briefings. This helps to ensure her knowledge of guidance and any changes remains up to date. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor and record accidents and injuries. She completes detailed risk assessments on her home and when taking children out on trips. This helps to identify and minimise any possible risks. The childminder plans a wide range of activities that help to support children's understanding of staying safe. Children display an excellent understanding of how to manage risks safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379289 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10109776 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Bebington area of the Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Inspection activities

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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