Childminder EY551161

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is attentive and nurturing. She has a calm, gentle manner and interacts with all children warmly and with sensitivity. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with her and delight in receiving the childminder's praise and encouragement. Their emotional well-being and self-esteem are supported very well through the strong bonds they have with her. For example, even very young children greet visitors with enthusiasm and confidently introduce themselves.

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The provision is good

The qualified childminder has a particularly good understanding of how to support children's communication and language development. For example, she responds with genuine interest when children talk to her about what they did at home. She asks pertinent questions, encouraging children to say more. Children giggle with delight when she pretends to be shocked at what they say. They engage in conversation with her constantly, showing high levels of confidence when speaking and excellent speech and language development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, and they behave very well. She is clear and consistent in explaining to children what is expected of them. Children demonstrate respect for the childminder and a clear understanding of her rules. For example, upon hearing the tidy-up song, children happily begin putting away their toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information about individual children from the start. The childminder uses this information to ensure that children's care needs are fully met. For example, she uses a baby carrier when completing routine tasks, such as making lunch, to provide babies with close physical comfort as they settle in. Babies are relaxed and content in her care after very little time with her. Parents speak very highly of the childminder's nurturing approach. n Children independently explore the environment and the resources on offer. For example, they confidently choose books to look at and take them to the childminder so that they can read together. They recognise their favourite books by the cover and tell the childminder, 'it's the lion'. She responds excitedly, building on their love of books and stories. They listen attentively to her as she

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reads to them. This helps to support their early literacy skills. n Children gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world around them and to respect each other's differences. For example, they learn about different festivals and sample food from other cultures. Children are introduced to a wider

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16 January 2020 circle of friends at local playgroups they attend. This helps to extend their social skills. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be physically active. Children visit playgrounds and forests and learn to climb and balance. Daily routines support children in developing their independence and self-care skills. For example, they learn how to wipe their nose, put their tissue into the bin and wash their hands. Even very young children talk about germs and understand why good hygiene is important. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's ongoing learning and interests. She uses this information effectively to help her decide what they need to learn next. However, she is less confident and less effective in her teaching of mathematics. Children sometimes lack enthusiasm for activities provided to promote their early counting. They do not make as much progress in

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mathematics. The childminder evaluates her practice very well and has recently identified this as an area for development. She plans to attend a course to improve her teaching in this area. n The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals. For example, she ensures a two-way flow of information between herself and health visitors when completing the required progress check for two-year-old children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly to ensure they are kept up to date with any changes. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have a safeguarding concern about a child. She has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse. The childminder checks the premises to minimise potential risks and considers the risks to children when on outings.

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should:

n improve how activities are planned and organised to further develop children's understanding of mathematics and motivate them in this area of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551161 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10133740 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Prenton, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is planned and organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder to observe the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n Parents provided written feedback, which the inspector read and considered. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development.

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Inspection activities

16 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

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