Childminder EY289156

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 flourish in the care of this exceptional childminder. They show high levels of curiosity and a thirst to learn at every opportunity. Older children impressively sort objects that begin with the letter sound 'a' and those that do not, independently. There is a strong focus on children's communication and language skills. Children are captivated as they learn about Chinese New Year. Younger children problem-solve ways to transport coloured rice into the China tea set. The childminder consistently extends their learning by introducing new vocabulary and asking challenging questions. She introduces the words 'bigger' and 'smaller' to younger children as they compare the sizes of the bowls. Children use these newly learned words in their play. They enjoy using their knowledge of Chinese New Year to complete an exciting dragon dance.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are incredibly confident, independent and happy. They are safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is an excellent role model and children's behaviour is exemplary. She teaches children to share and take turns from a young age. The childminder consistently praises and encourages children, which builds their self esteem. Children learn about friendships and feelings from a young age. They enjoy looking in the mirror and pulling faces to represent different emotions. This helps to promote children's social and emotional development. As a result, children are considerate and thoughtful to their peers. They show extremely high levels of confidence in social situations. Children have excellent imagination and work together to make up their own games. They are enthralled as they throw balls to each other and try to catch them in their cups. Children are consistently inspired and motivated to learn.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is outstanding and worthy of dissemination to others. The childminder continuously extends children's thinking skills by asking 'how' and 'why' questions and consistently teaches children new words. She places a strong focus on developing children's early reading skills. Children's vocabulary is impressive and they are extremely confident communicators. The childminder continuously monitors children's learning and meticulously assesses their progress. She ensures that her planning and the opportunities she provides are sharply focused on the individual needs of the children. n Children are becoming very independent learners. Babies persevere while they learn to put balls into holes until they succeed. They are captivated as they investigate how to make sounds with spinning toys. Older children enjoy pretending to be vets. They put the costume on by themselves and inform the

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other children about which medical equipment they need to make the dog better.

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need to do better?

22 January 2020 n Partnerships with parents are strong. They are actively involved with every aspect of children's development. Parents bring in resources from home to support the topics that they are leaning about. The childminder provides extensive activities for parents to carry on learning at home. She continuously shares next steps with parents. This helps them to target what children need to learn next to be highly successful in their learning. Parents speak about the high levels of care and learning their children receive. They praise the childminder for the excellent communication with them. n The childminder constantly assesses her provision. This ensures children remain inspired by the learning environment. She regularly attends training to enhance her knowledge and skills even further. n The childminder is warm, nurturing and kind. Children have formed close relationships with both her and their peers. Joyful singing fills the air as children

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sing action songs with their friends. They giggle with glee as they march up and down singing nursery rhymes and banging drums to the beat. Children are highly effective in self-regulating their behaviour. They learn from a young age what is right and wrong. Simple rules help children to understand about respect and tolerance. Children are kind and caring and they consider each other's feelings. For example, they play musical instruments quietly when babies are having a sleep. n Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and show good control in both small and large movements. Children's outdoor opportunities are enhanced by attending weekly trips out. For example, they attend forest school sessions and go on trips to the farm and local parks. The childminder provides children with healthy foods and teaches them about foods that are good for them. Children develop a positive attitude to leading a healthy lifestyle.

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n The childminder has formed excellent partnerships with other professionals. She liaises with the local nursery and school. This ensures children's needs are being met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date. She has a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is more vulnerable to risk of abuse. The childminder is very familiar with the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe. Daily assessments of the premises mean that she is able to identify and minimise any risks. This means that children play safely in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289156 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10129042 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents' views were taken into account through written feedback provided. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n A joint observation was completed by the inspector and the childminder.

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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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Inspection activities

22 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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