Childminder in Wirral

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

Children develop warm and loving relationships with the childminder. They cuddle up to her for comfort before they settle for a nap. Children enjoy caring and fun interactions with the childminder. Their behaviour shows they feel happy and safe in her care. The childminder clearly teaches children her expectations of behaviour. They listen to her carefully and are quick to adjust their behaviour when reminded. Younger children learn to share and take turns. The childminder is mindful that some children have missed out on social interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, she focuses on promoting children's social skills. Children make friends and play together. For example, they laugh as they pretend to be witches. Children are kind to their friends and offer cuddles if they become upset. They learn about emotions and show the childminder their happy and sad faces. Children develop their personal and social skills.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of challenging learning experiences. The childminder thoughtfully supports them to build on what they know and can do over time. Children are curious and enthusiastically join in with activities. They explore animals in the water tray and confidently announce which animals they find. The childminder models language well and helps children to learn new words, such as 'walrus'. This helps children to develop their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's literacy skills. Children regularly enjoy books and cuddle up to the childminder to share stories. The childminder reads in an engaging manner. Younger children independently access books. They smile at the pictures as they turn the pages. This helps children to develop an enjoyment of books. n Children learn to count and build on their understanding of numbers. They search for numbers in the sand and start to recognise them. However, the childminder does not yet teach children about the language of quantity and size. n Children develop their physical skills as they use large tweezers to pick up cereal hoops. They concentrate as they pour water and find spoons and small balls to stir. Children build their large-muscle skills as they dig and scoop sand. They use brushes to paint with water on easels, which helps to develop their muscle control for writing. The childminder spends any additional funding wisely and

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need to do better?

thoughtfully identifies how to support individual children. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their physical development. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. She is close by to offer support and encouragement when needed. Children show they are proud of their achievements. For example, younger children concentrate as they

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10 February 2022 successfully zip up their coats. They celebrate by sharing a 'high five' with the childminder. Children learn that they need their coats to keep them warm. They say that they need to look after their teeth and go to the dentist. Children enjoy regular fresh air and active play. The childminder ensures that children develop their understanding of how to take care of themselves and the importance of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder plans some outings and activities to develop children's understanding of the world around them. However, she does not consistently plan to build on children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Parents highly recommend the childminder. They comment on the positive communication with her and praise the support she provides to parents. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and shares information

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need to do better?

effectively with parents about children's development. She shares information and resources to help parents to extend children's learning at home. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend, to support children's development and progress. Children benefit from this collaborative approach to their learning. n The childminder is committed to ensuring that her early years knowledge remains current. She has reduced the amount of unnecessary paperwork, in line with current guidelines. This has had a positive impact on her workload and well-being. The childminder reflects effectively on her provision and has plans to further improve the already good experiences and outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands her role to help to protect children. She confidently explains the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any child protection concerns to the relevant authorities. She also understands the procedure to deal with allegations and how to report any concerns about the conduct of other professionals. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children. She supervises children well and takes steps to minimise potential risks.

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should:

n enhance the teaching of mathematics, to help children learn more about quantity and size n teach children about the similarities and differences of people to develop their understanding of people, families and communities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2533174 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10215144 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Wallasey. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder delivering a planned activity and discussed children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2022 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

10 February 2022 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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