Childminder in Wirral

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

The childminder continuously strives for excellence in all aspects of her practice. Children form exceptionally warm and caring bonds with her. They arrive full of enthusiasm and thoroughly look forward to their day. The childminder has devised a language-rich curriculum which promotes children's growing vocabulary. She uses every opportunity to extend and support children's language development. For example, the childminder encourages young children to repeat words and to name objects they are using. Children eagerly respond as they quickly learn how to use words, such as cat, in the correct context. Children gain a love of reading from a very young age. Babies beam adoringly at the childminder as she reads to them. The childminder engages them in conversations as they look at books. Older children impressively identify initial sounds in words and recognise letters in the environment. This helps to promote their early reading skills. The childminder

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The provision is outstanding

expertly questions children to fully extend their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. They take part in a wealth of enjoyable activities that motivate them to learn. Children show an excellent attitude towards learning and their behaviour is exemplary. They make excellent progress with their physical development. Children have fantastic control in both their small and large muscle movements. Younger children walk up and down steps by themselves and get in and out of toy cars independently. Older children write their name by themselves and zip up their own coats.

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n Children learn about friendships and feelings from a young age. This promotes children's social and emotional development. As a result, children are considerate and thoughtful to their peers. For example, they pat each other on the back when they are coughing. Children have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. They actively take turns and share equipment. The childminder consistently praises children for their positive behaviour. n The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder monitors children's learning and meticulously assesses their progress. She ensures that the opportunities she provides are sharply focused on the individual needs of children. Considering children's ages, they demonstrate excellent attention skills. They concentrate exceptionally well both in self-chosen play and adult-planned activities. For example, toddlers are captivated as they make marks with paint.

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The childminder introduces the vocabulary 'higher' and 'lower' as they paint up and down the paper. They expertly learn how to use paint with brushes. She extends their knowledge by exploring colour mixing. Children spend time making marks using finger and hand prints. n The childminder constantly assesses her provision. This ensures children remain

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need to do better?

30 January 2020 inspired by the learning environment. The childminder is highly effective in seeking relevant training opportunities. This helps to continually refresh her knowledge and build on her outstanding practice. She is equipped with excellent skills and has a remarkable understanding of how children learn and develop. Children develop extremely strong social and communication skills and quickly grow in confidence. They are keen to explain why they received stickers at pre- school. n Children have vast opportunities to explore and play within the outside environment. Children giggle with glee as they practice their throwing and kicking skills with balls. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to museums, farms and parks. These enriching opportunities contribute to deepening children's experiences of the wider world. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and diversity within families. This helps them

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learn about people and families that are different to their own. The childminder teaches children the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. She provides children with healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy their social mealtimes and identify which vegetables they have in their casserole. n The childminder works exceptionally well with parents. They say that she is extremely accommodating and is 'one of the family'. They praise her for the excellent progress that children have made since being in her care. The childminder offers extensive ways in which parents can develop children's learning at home. For example, she communicates with parents about the letter of week. She uses information that parents provide to her to promote continuity in children's experiences. n The childminder consistently engages children in discussion and listens attentively to their ideas. Mathematical skills are actively promoted. Older

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children recognise numbers in the environment and count out how many spoonfuls of yoghurt they have. The childminder extends their knowledge by asking what is one more than a given number. As a result of her skilful teaching, children are exceptionally well prepared for 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 at 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 an excellent 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 EY263941 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10129028 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 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 observed the quality of teaching inside and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents' views were taken into account through verbal and written feedback. 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

30 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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