Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wirral

This provision does not meet requirements

Risk assessments are not always robust enough to fully ensure the safety and well- being of the youngest children who attend. Despite this, children are very settled and happy in this caring, home-from-home environment. Children and their families are enthusiastically welcomed by the childminder. Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who values each child's unique contribution to her setting. Most children have known the childminder for many years.

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Children are very familiar with the before- and after-school routines. They thoroughly enjoy the freshly prepared meals and snacks the childminder provides. Fully supported by the childminder, children relish the opportunity to pursue their own interests and hobbies. For example, older children proudly demonstrate their ability to independently make delicious pancakes.

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Children behave well and value the friendships they have made. They happily adopt the childminder's mantra as they remind one another, 'It's not just about the food, it's about the conversation,' as they sit together and enjoy their evening meal.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder is mindful of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and considers what she can do to help to reduce any impact on children and their families. For example, she places a strong focus on supporting children's emotional well-being. She also provides additional opportunities for the youngest children to develop their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a positive role model who encourages children to talk, think about and understand how they are feeling. This helps children learn how to manage their own behaviour. Children are polite, sociable and understand that they need to listen and take turns. n Relationships are strong. Parents and children have established a high level of trust in the childminder, who is committed to meeting the individual needs of each child. Parents are encouraged to share as much information as they can before their child starts attending. The childminder then encourages a daily exchange of information as children are dropped off and collected from her home. This, alongside the time the childminder spends getting to know each child, helps to ensure that she knows all the children in her care very well. n The childminder is very well known in the local community and within the local school. Information from both the church and school about planned learning is

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need to do better?

used to enhance the activities she provides. For example, during Holy Week,

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need to do better?

31 March 2022 children visit the local church with the childminder before going into school. n Children benefit from a wide range of interesting activities. They make meaningful choices about how and where they spend their time. Children tell the inspector how much they like having time to play with their friends after school and being able to play in the childminder's garden. Children also comment on how much they enjoy the craft activities they do before and after their school day. n Children are learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They have regular opportunities to be physically active. Children walk to and from school each day and often play outdoors. They are encouraged to make healthy choices about what they eat and to stay well hydrated. n The childminder maintains most of the records required to ensure the safe management of her setting. However, records of children's attendance do not

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include their full name or the actual hours of their attendance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

While the childminder's risk assessment is effective for the older children who attend, it is not always robust enough for the younger children. For example, while older school children competently engage in cooking activities, the childminder does not do enough to ensure that children of nursery age are unable to access the kitchen. This places the youngest children at risk.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continually updates her training and demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of child protection issues. She is alert to possible indicators of abuse. She is able to take appropriate action to help to protect a child from possible harm. This includes in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household.

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks 14/04/2022

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 14/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604789 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10231197 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 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Bromborough area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside. She operates from Monday to Friday during term time only. She provides out-of-school care from 6am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the activities provided, indoors and outside, and assessed the impact on children's enjoyment and their development. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time at the childminder's setting. The inspector also spoke to childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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