Childminder 306336

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 have been in the childminder's care since infancy. This supports the childminder to build exceptionally strong bonds with parents and children. She knows children extremely well and regards them as part of her extended family. This helps children to feel very safe and secure.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans a stimulating learning environment, to ignite children's interest in learning. For example, they walk along 'stepping stones' of different textures to reach the playroom. They show curiosity as they anticipate the activities the childminder has planned for them. Children are extremely happy and confident. For instance, they frequently sing nursery rhymes as they play. They independently access favourite nursery rhymes on electronic devices and lead their friends in impromptu signing sessions. The childminder happily joins in and skilfully extends the activity. For example, she misses out words in the rhymes to encourage younger children to predict what comes next. This supports children's early literacy skills.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations for children. This helps children to consistently behave exceptionally well. Children genuinely enjoy each other's company and show consideration for each other. For instance, older children spontaneously help younger ones with trickier tasks, such as closing packages.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about supporting children to become fluent talkers. She makes the most of every opportunity to engage children in conversations. As children become deeply absorbed in exploring a range of Chinese resources, she asks them if they have Chinese food at home. Children answer knowledgeably, 'My rice at home is brown or white and hot. This rice is only for playing with; it hasn't been cooked.' The childminder consistently introduces new vocabulary, such as 'steamer' and 'wanton'. At lunchtime, she builds on children's experiences by providing Chinese food to taste. Children ask visitors, 'Have you ever tried a wonton?' The childminder promptly responds to children's curiosity to learn more. For example, she helps them to find short video clips of Chinese Dragon dancing on the computer. n Interactions are of a consistently high standard. The childminder frequently asks children to recall previous experiences. This helps children to consolidate their

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learning. For instance, as children colour pictures of Chinese houses, they talk about when they mixed colours together. They excitedly tell visitors, 'Look, today, I have made brown. I mixed black and yellow together.' As the childminder looks at the picture, she introduces the words 'gold' and 'copper'. This helps children to extend their knowledge of colours.

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need to do better?

21 January 2020 n The childminder's arrangements for monitoring children's progress are extremely effective. She knows what children need to learn next and skilfully weaves next steps into all routines and activities. This supports children to make excellent progress. Almost all children are working above their expected age range. This helps them to be exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder is passionate about her work and her desire to continue to improve the already outstanding provision. She talks avidly about helping children to develop a positive attitude to learning. She frequently researches information online to keep her practice fresh. n Children are highly aware of what contributes to a healthy lifestyle. For example, without prompting, they wipe tables before and after eating. They consistently wash their hands at appropriate times. They talk confidently about removing

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germs to stay healthy. Children benefit from eating a rainbow of vegetables and fruit. As they look at their memory books, they talk about a recent trip to the local supermarket. They enthusiastically recall looking for fruit and vegetables on their pictorial shopping lists. They tell the childminder, 'They are healthy; vegans can eat them.' n Children are very respectful of difference in others. For instance, they understand that sometimes other people communicate in a different way, such as when they are deaf. The childminder teaches children simple sign language to help them to communicate with them effectively. Children benefit from numerous opportunities to go out into the community. For example, they enjoy visits to aquariums. They frequently go to local parks where they relish the chance to run safely in a large space.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places children's safety as a high priority. She ensures that she keeps her safeguarding training up to date. This supports her to have a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is alert to additional safeguarding issues in the modern world, such as the risks of children using online technology. She teaches children ways to use technology safely. She shares information with parents to reinforce the messages. The childminder has rigorous policies and procedures, including around the use of mobile phones. The childminder teaches children strategies to stay safe when out and about, such as how to cross the road safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306336 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10128957 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives Wallasey, Wirral. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education places for two-, three-and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector jointly observed an activity and discussed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home. The inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use and discussed how these support children's learning. n The inspector examined a sample of relevant documents and evidence of suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector viewed parents' written feedback about the childminder's provision. She took this into account. n The childminder talked to the inspector about children's learning and progress, including their next steps in learning and children's interests.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 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

21 January 2020 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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