Childminder in Sefton

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 thrive in the childminder's warm and homely setting and display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem. They excitedly greet the inspector at the door with the childminder. They politely introduce themselves and are eager to show the inspector to the dedicated playroom. Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are developing the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and school. Children have excellent communication and language skills. They speak clearly, with ease and often use complex sentences. For example, when asked by the childminder to name parts of their bodies they say, 'this is my forehead'. Children use mathematical language with confidence and are developing a sound understanding of some mathematical concepts. For example, as children play with the farmyard toys, they compare the size of the sheep and count how many are inside the pen and outside of the pen.

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The provision is good

Children ooze with confidence and have a good sense of self. They look in the mirror at their own reflections and say, 'I am beautiful'. These messages are reinforced by the childminder. As a result, children strut away beaming with smiles. Children understand the childminder's simple rules and follow her clear instructions. They behave with maturity beyond their young years and are kind and caring individuals. Children are willing to have a go and develop good independence skills. They relish opportunities, such as selecting their own snack and clearing away their own plates and cutlery.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruption to children was minimised. The childminder worked with parents to stay in close contact and provided useful information to help support children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n Children form strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her care. She is an excellent role model and children seek her out for comfort and reassurance. They willingly discuss their feelings and emotions with her. As a result, children learn how to regulate their own behaviour, understand the difference between right and wrong and eagerly to follow the childminder's simple house rules. n The childminder provides a broad and balanced curriculum for all children. This includes those children who are funded or those that have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She closely monitors the progress that children make and plans individual and exciting activities. These, overall, engage and motivate children to have a go, join in and extend their current learning. However, children who learn quickly and are ready for deeper learning are not always challenged during some activities.

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31 March 2022 n Children develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy singing songs and rhymes and listen to different stories as part of daily routines. Children confidently discuss their favourite story and delight as they recall what happens. They imaginatively use props as they re-tell the story in their own words and add their own ideas. n Children use mathematical words in the right context. They name shapes and can talk about their similarities and differences. For example, children know that the end of the rolling pin is a circle. In addition, they find other objects that are the same colour as the rolling pin and comment that 'they are the same colour, but a different shade'. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their small physical skills. Children manipulate dough with their hands and fingers. This helps to build their muscle strength and dexterity. Additionally, children use tools

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to prod, poke and shape the dough. This helps build their hand and finger muscles in preparation for later formal writing. n The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She works in partnership with parents to ensure food provided for children is healthy and nutritious. Children help themselves to fresh fruit and their water bottles are readily available. The childminder helps children learn about the importance of maintaining their good oral health. For example, children take part in tooth brushing activities and read stories about visiting the dentist. This also helps children to become less anxious about visiting the dentist themselves. n The childminder has many different toys and resources, that help children gain an awareness of life in modern Britain. She helps children to learn about the local community by taking them out and about in the local area. Children learn about the lives and cultures of others through meaningful activities, such as

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observing festivals, family celebrations and reading stories. n The childminder manages her setting well. She keeps her required training up to date. She seeks the views of parents and makes alterations to her setting accordingly. She has accessed some online courses that are pertinent to her role, and she has taken steps to address recommendations raised at her last inspection. However, a sharper focus is needed to help her identify and address minor weaknesses in her teaching practice to strengthen the implementation of the curriculum even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of all aspects of child protection. She knows what to do should she have concerns about a child or their family. The childminder conducts regular safety audits each day to ensure her home and outdoor area are safe and suitable for the children. Children are beginning to gain an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they wait for the childminder before they enter the kitchen, and they tidy away toys off the floor, so they do not fall over them.

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should:

n strengthen the educational programme to better meet the needs of children who require further challenge in their learning n enhance professional development in order to gain a deeper understanding of how different children learn and develop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404133 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10232884 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Waterloo area of Sefton, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for learning. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took into account written feedback provided by parents for the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documents on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

31 March 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

31 March 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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