Childminder 306169

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

The experienced childminder approaches her role in developing children's learning with enthusiasm. She has a very good understanding of how children learn and provides activities accordingly. Families are welcomed into her home and she takes time getting to know each child. This is so she can plan to meet each child's individual learning needs effectively. It also enables parents to be involved in their child's learning. This could be developed by the childminder giving parents suggestions of how they can build on their children's learning at home.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what the children can achieve. This means she constantly challenges them beyond what they can already do. She supports children in developing good attitudes to learning. Children are curious and often lead their own play. They feel safe and confident in the childminder's home. They help themselves to resources and activities, bringing them to the childminder to involve her. Children try out new floor puzzles they have not used before, depicting familiar characters. They make a good attempt at working out where the pieces go, but, occasionally, lack the support they need to work out where the pieces fit. The childminder supports children whose verbal skills are still developing. She takes care to repeat what they say, clearly modelling the correct pronunciation of words they hear.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thoughtfully prepares children's favourite resources ready for those who arrive early. This is done to give them a sense of familiarity and belonging. The childminder has very good listening skills and shows patience when children sometimes struggle to get their words out. Children's language development is a high priority for the childminder. She provides a constant narrative during the time children spend with her. Children are encouraged to talk as much as possible as the childminder asks lots of questions to make them think. She helps to develop children's interest in books during storytelling. Children thoroughly enjoy filling in the missing words when the childminder pauses during a favourite story about a bear hunt. She also has a selection of special books on her landing, so that any children waiting to use the bathroom are suitably occupied. n The childminder has worked with children for a long time but believes that

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need to do better?

learning never ceases. She continues to develop professionally by reading and training in subjects which interest her in connection with her work. The impact of some recent training has helped her to identify certain behaviours in children. This has a very positive outcome for children in her care. n The childminder plans for and assesses children's individual learning, based on an initial assessment of their development. She uses parents' knowledge and her

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need to do better?

30 October 2019 own ongoing observations to track their progress. The childminder provides information for parents about care routines through a daily diary. Parents also use the diary, ensuring good communication. The childminder has yet to utilise this to further involve parents in their child's learning at home. n The childminder uses craft activities linked with outings to consolidate what children already know, providing appropriate challenge. For example, children are encouraged to recall the rainbow they saw last week. They match colours they already know during an activity about rainbows. Younger children are challenged to identify some new colours, such as purple. They correctly identify that the nose on the teddy bear is also purple. n Children are encouraged to drink regularly throughout the day to keep themselves hydrated, while developing an understanding of being healthy. They have their own coloured cups of water within easy reach. To further develop

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their understanding of healthy lifestyles, they go for walks in local parks and woods. Children are encouraged to jump in 'crispy' leaves and splash in mud as they develop their understanding of the natural world around them. The childminder's dog plays a part in their learning by accompanying them on their walks, which they enjoy. n Children form close relationships with their friends. They learn to recognise their friends' names in print and talk about them when they are not there. Children are helpful in tidying away toys. They understand if there are too many out at once, they may get in a muddle or they may fall on them. Children's behaviour is very good and they are proud of their achievements. For example, when the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle fits, children clap to acknowledge how clever they are.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth understanding of protecting children in her care. She reads widely and undertakes training to ensure she can identify signs or symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance if she needs support. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as they practise evacuating the childminder's home. The childminder's home is secure and daily checks of both indoor and outdoor areas ensure its continued safety for children.

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should:

n build on strategies to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning at home n support children's problem-solving skills further, for example by encouraging them to look for visual clues when they are completing puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306169 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10066938 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Oxton area of the Wirral. She operates on weekdays, with the exception of Wednesday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n All areas of the home used for childminding were viewed. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and looked at children's records. n The quality of education was observed during activities, along with the interaction between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the quality of learning during an activity.

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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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