Childminder in Sefton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She assesses and minimises any risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. She has clear safeguarding procedures to follow and knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. She keeps appropriate information on how to contact other agencies readily available. n The childminder gathers information from parents about what their children know and can do before they start. She exchanges ongoing information with parents and other settings that children attend. This enables her to plan and provide complementary activities to help children to make links in their learning. The childminder is open to the views of parents and children. She asks children what they would like to do and uses their ideas to organise activities. n The childminder talks with other professionals and reads specialist publications

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to extend her knowledge of child care and development. She reflects on her reading to develop aspects of her practice. For example, since the last inspection, she has researched different ways to manage children's behaviour and support their emotional well-being. The childminder explains how she provides clear boundaries and keeps children engaged in activities that they enjoy, which encourages them to behave well. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains suitable ways to check what children know and can do, and to track their progress to identify any gaps in their learning. She understands the requirement to provide parents with a written assessment of their child's progress at age two and has a suitable way to do this. n There is a suitable range of toys and books that provide opportunities for

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learning in all seven areas. These resources are kept accessible, so children of all ages can help themselves and develop independence. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being. She describes how she plays games with children to help them to learn how to be polite, courteous and take turns. She explains how she uses stories to talk with children about the diverse range of people in the world. n Outings include climbing on equipment at the park and holding animals at the petting zoo. These are planned to support children's physical development and raise their understanding of the world. n The childminder understands how to develop children's language skills through modelling good speech and introducing new words as children play. She plays games with children, which helps to promote their language and their social skills. She has a range of equipment to encourage children to make marks and

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This provision meets requirements

25 February 2020 There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310519 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10065724 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Aintree, Liverpool. She operates from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the space and resources available for childminding. She discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's training. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans to evaluate her practice and take account of the views of parents and children.

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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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25 February 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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