Childminder in Wirral

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are settled and show that they feel safe in the childminder's care. For example, they run to her and give her a cuddle before having their nappy changed. Children smile when the childminder praises them, which shows the benefit of her positive reinforcement. Children share with their friends and are keen to take part in activities. However, children are not always supported in their understanding of responsible or expected behaviours. For example, children sometimes refuse to tidy up or have their hands cleaned when prompted by the childminder and this is left unchallenged.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is aware that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children have missed out on social interactions and outings. She builds these into her provision. Children enjoy trips to local playgroups, the park and the library. They are confident and develop their social skills as they interact with other children. The childminder knows what children can do and provides a suitable range of activities to support their learning and build their skills over time. However, they do not benefit from consistent quality interactions with the childminder to support their learning both indoors and outdoors. This leads to children quickly losing interest. They do not always listen to the end of stories or continue counting for long.

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need to do better?

n Sometimes, the childminder supervises children instead of fully engaging in supporting children in their learning. For example, children throw a ball to her and she does not pass it back. They sit on the see-saw and wait for her to play but she does not join them. The childminder does not always interact with the children to teach them and encourage them. Children quickly lose interest and walk away. n The childminder has not fully considered how to make books interesting and accessible to children to develop their literacy skills. She reads to children regularly and they enjoy looking at the pictures in storybooks. However, the childminder does not read with enthusiasm or make stories exciting for children, so they lose interest. In addition, children cannot independently access or explore books. This does not support children to develop a love for books. n The childminder models language well. She clearly pronounces words and

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need to do better?

ensures that children understand them. Children learn and use new words, such as 'ladybird' and 'bumblebee'. They develop and use a good range of vocabulary. n The childminder does not consistently support children to understand the behaviours expected at her setting. At times, children refuse to help tidy up or follow routines. This means that children do not learn to follow instructions or be respectful to the wishes of others. n Children are not always enabled to do things for themselves as the childminder

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 steps in too quickly to help them. For example, she washes their hands for them and carries them to the table for snack. In the garden, the childminder lifts children and puts them on the age-appropriate slide. Although children can choose what they want to play with, they cannot independently access key resources, including their favourite toys. Children are not fully supported to develop the skills and independence they are capable of. n The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. They explain that they sit to use scissors because scissors are dangerous. Children know to wear coats as it is cold outside. The childminder talks to them about healthy food choices. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy active outdoor play. n The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. She attends training to ensure that her early years knowledge remains current. The

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childminder is aware of recent changes to guidelines. She has recently reduced the amount of unnecessary paperwork to support her workload and well-being. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise the level of care and how happy their children are with her. Parents comment favourably on the variety of activities and outings the childminder provides for their children. They appreciate the childminder's good communication with them. The childminder ensures that she regularly updates parents on children's progress. She works closely with parents and shares ways to support children's development. Children benefit from this collaborative approach.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She explains how to identify the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how to report any such concerns regarding the welfare of children. She also explains how to report any concerns about the conduct of other professionals. The childminder ensures that children have a safe and clean environment to learn and play in. She closely supervises children and takes steps to minimise any potential risks.

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Due date

ensure that children benefit from high- quality interactions to support their learning and help to them know and understand more. 24/02/2022

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should:

n enhance how children's interest in stories and books is promoted to fully support their literacy skills n support children to understand the expected behaviours at the setting so they learn to cooperate with daily routines and respect the wishes of others n support children to develop their independence in their self-care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2531120 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10215117 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 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in a village in the Wirral peninsula. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 6. She has a registered assistant.

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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 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 the 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

3 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

3 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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