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

Parents hold the childminder in particularly high regard. They say that they know that their children are happy and safe in her care. The childminder adapts the settling-in process to support the individual needs of families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she remained in contact with children and their families to help maintain strong relationships. Children develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. As they wake from a nap, they cuddle her and smile broadly at her. Children are confident to ask the childminder for help. For example, they ask her to help them roll their sleeves up before engaging in messy activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a qualified teacher and understands how to support children's learning. She has high expectations for every child and plans a wide range of activities to support children's development in all areas of learning. Parents comment on how much their children learn with the childminder and are delighted with the good progress their children are making. Children are confident and active learners. They are highly engaged and keen to take part in activities. For example, as the childminder introduces an activity, children happily ask what they are making. They thoroughly enjoy regular song and rhyme sessions and enthusiastically join in with some sign language and the actions.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the embedded daily routine and understand the childminder's clear expectations of behaviour. They respectfully listen to her and are quick to adjust their behaviour when required. Younger children learn to share and take turns. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides parents with detailed information regarding their children's progress. She works closely with parents and shares ideas to support children's learning at home. Parents are particularly pleased at how well their children's mathematical skills are developing. As they play, children confidently use mathematical language, such as 'balance,' and develop a good awareness of numbers. n Children are becoming confident communicators. The childminder skilfully introduces new words to children as they play. She encourages them to repeat new words and discuss the meaning of these words. For example, children learn what the word 'bumpy' means. The childminder extends children's understanding by asking them to think of a word which is the opposite of 'bumpy'. n Children develop a love of reading as they gather round eagerly to listen to stories. They take turns to lift the flaps to explore the pictures. Children pretend

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need to do better?

to be the animals in the book and act out being puppies. They talk about the

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27 January 2022 plot and guess what animals might be found next in the story. The childminder helps children to understand that print carries meaning. However, during story times, the childminder does not always ensure that children can see the pictures and print the correct way up. Some children find it difficult to follow the pictures and do not learn the correct way to handle books. n Children's independence is promoted well. The childminder gives them plenty of time and encouragement to practise these skills. Children are taught to put on their coats. They wash their hands and are encouraged to make independent choices about their learning. Children are keen to complete puzzles they have chosen to do. n Children have many opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills as they play outdoors. They enjoy pushing themselves along on ride-on cars as they learn to manage risks and negotiate space with control. Children enjoy

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scooping and mixing twigs as they pretend to be a family making dinner together. While playing outdoors, the childminder provides children with further opportunities for them to develop their imaginative and social skills. n The childminder encourages children to discuss their feelings and emotions. They talk about their achievements and are proud to show their finished artwork. The childminder is a positive role model and uses praise well, which helps children to feel good about themselves. n The childminder attends training and is committed to continuing her professional development. She ensures her early years knowledge remains current and reviews her provision while considering recent changes in guidelines. As a result, she has reduced some unnecessary paperwork so that she can fully focus on her time spent with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge remains current. She understands her role in keeping children safe in her setting. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to refer to. She understands how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns regarding children. The childminder also understands her role in reporting concerns about other professionals and the procedures to follow in the event of any allegations made against her or household members. She takes careful steps to minimise risks in her home and has robust procedures in place to safeguard children, such as the supervision of visitors.

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should:

n strengthen ways for children to see the pictures and print in stories, to support their understanding of how to handle books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2537048 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10215231 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Higher Bebington, Wirral. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 with qualified teacher status.

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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 completed 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 views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

27 January 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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