Childminder in Liverpool

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children show secure and affectionate attachments with the warm and caring childminder. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They develop a sense of belonging and thrive on individual attention. For example, younger children are rocked gently to sleep in the childminder's lap. Older children confidently ask the childminder to join in their play. The childminder provides clear rules and has high expectations for all children. As a result, children behave well and are respectful. They are motivated to learn through play and choose from a wide variety of resources that promote their independence skills. Children's early physical skills are developing well. For example, they confidently run and jump in the garden and use their fingers to explore early mark-making skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop independence skills in readiness for school and learn to manage their own personal care. For example, children eagerly put their own coats and shoes on before going to play in the garden. Children are taught to keep themselves healthy. For instance, they are aware of the correct way to wash their hands to remove germs and to prevent the spread of viruses, such as COVID-19 (coronavirus). Children understand why parents no longer enter the childminder's home when dropping off or collecting them due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes the most of every opportunity to support speech and language acquisition. She skilfully uses open questions, the tone of her voice and simple, clear instructions to build children's understanding and vocabulary. Children are confident to ask questions and express their needs. n Children gain early literacy skills and develop a love of books. They choose from a wide range of books and thoroughly enjoy story time. For example, younger children wait patiently while holding their puppets and join in with vigour at appropriate times. Older children learn to recognise their names through daily self-registration during circle-time songs and discussions. n The childminder forms meaningful relationships with parents and engages in daily communication with them about their children's well-being and progress. Parents comment positively about the information-sharing process and how much their children enjoy spending time with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly qualified and attends mandatory training. However, she does not always identify specific areas for professional development. Furthermore, she does not take account of the views of others when reflecting on the quality of her provision in order to ensure that the curriculum is sufficiently challenging. n Children benefit from a range of opportunities that support their natural interests. For example, children giggle and 'roar' as they play with the dinosaurs.

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need to do better?

17 June 2021 The childminder sensitively supports children to count the dinosaurs' toes and examine the patterns they make in the sand. n Children develop a meaningful awareness of cultures and traditions. They explore dance, music and food as they learn about festivals and celebrations from around the world. The childminder values children's home languages and traditions. She seeks input from parents and encourages children to use their preferred language during play. n The childminder provides a range of nutritious meals and healthy snacks. Children learn to how to keep themselves healthy and make choices about food. For instance, they choose which fruits they would like to accompany their yoghurt for snack. n The childminder has children's safety at the heart of her practice. She continually observes the environment for hazards and takes effective steps to minimise risk. For example, she ensures that the outdoor environment is clean,

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need to do better?

secure and ready for use before children use it. The childminder supports children to keep themselves safe. She sensitively reminds them to chew their food and how to use a knife safely to cut their fruit. n The childminder works well with other professionals, including school teachers. She effectively shares information about children's development to support the consistency of learning opportunities and the eventual transition to school. n The childminder does not always provide a challenging curriculum. This is particularly evident during adult-led activities when children find some tasks, such as gluing and sticking, uninteresting or too easy. Consequently, they lose interest and intended learning is lost.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding knowledge and arrangements are robust. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues and knows the steps she would take to report her concerns in order to keep children safe. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training and independent research. She reviews her policies regularly and ensures that she maintains her first-aid certificate.

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should:

n ensure the curriculum is well planned to allow children to be more creative and challenged to the highest level n develop self-evaluation processes to help to ensure the curriculum is sufficiently challenging.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489721 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10197900 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Norris Green, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder often works with a co-childminder and holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A joint observation of an activity was carried out with the childminder and her co-childminder to assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector viewed areas of the registered properties used for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector spoke at appropriate times. They discussed how the childminder designs her curriculum to support children's development. n Suitability documentation for both the childminder and other household members was checked, along with the first-aid certificate. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

17 June 2021 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

17 June 2021 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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