Childminder in Sefton

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy, safe and secure at this extremely welcoming setting. They show they have developed strong attachments with the childminder as they snuggle together for stories and comfort when needed. The well-organised environment promotes children's natural curiosity. They are eager to participate in the rich learning experiences on offer, both inside and in the well-equipped outdoor area. Children benefit greatly from the range of exciting, stimulating and challenging activities provided for them. They are enthusiastic, inquisitive and highly motivated to learn.

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The provision is outstanding

The promotion of children's well-being is outstanding, and their behaviour is excellent. Children develop their confidence and social skills and learn to manage their behaviour extremely well. There is a strong focus on kindness and friendship as the children work cooperatively to fill pots and jugs with water. They share and take turns when using the water tap when watering the plants. The childminder has a calm, fair and clear method of interacting with the children. Children respond positively to the consistent praise and reassurance they receive. They are being taught to have patience, share and take turns and show respect for others. These experiences contribute highly to children's emotional and social well-being. Children benefit from an exceptional range of experiences that prepare them extremely well for their future success.

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n The childminder has designed an ambitious and meaningful curriculum for the children which is highly effective. Activities follow the children's interests and allow them the opportunity to use their imagination and test their own ideas. For example, children explore the sand and water outside. They add mud, shells and leaves to pans as they announce they are making pies and chocolate cake for lunch. Children fetch resources to support their ideas, such as spoons and spatulas. As a result, they are immersed in their play and show superb concentration. n Children develop excellent language and literacy skills. The childminder consistently speaks to the children and models language expertly. She extends what the children say by modelling back their words in longer sentences. Children choose books for the childminder to read which engage and excite them. They listen intently as the childminder brings the stories to life. During

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play, children recite lines from their familiar stories. For example, when playing with bricks outside, they say, 'I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down.' Consequently, children make rapid progress with their speech and language. n The childminder uses her expert teaching skills to extend children's

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27 July 2022 mathematical development to the highest level. For example, children search for the number 2 when playing with numbers and they recite number sequences when singing familiar rhymes like 'Five little ducks'. They count leaves as they pick them, beginning to understand about quantity. Children use language for space and measuring during their play, such as 'full' and 'empty', 'heavy' and 'light'. The exceptional support and guidance they receive ensure children develop a secure understanding of mathematical concepts. n The childminder has excellent relationships with the children. She knows them all extremely well. The childminder is a brilliant role model who promotes children's growing independence. For instance, children sanitise their own hands before eating and when they come back inside after playing. Young children feed themselves with confidence and their personal needs are attended to with

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great care. Children are treated with the highest level of respect and are respectful in return. They are fully aware of the rules, which are consistently reinforced in a gentle way. n Partnerships with parents are extremely effective. The parents believe that their children have made significant progress in the care of the childminder. They comment that the childminder is 'friendly, approachable, professional and of a very caring nature'. Parents receive regular updates on their child's learning and development, making them aware of how they can continue this at home. The childminder and parents work together when changes to the children's routine are necessary, such as changes in sleep patterns. As a result, parents comment that they feel very well supported. n The highly skilled and experienced childminder is confident, dedicated and passionate about her work. She continually reflects on all aspects of her setting

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and seeks feedback from parents to help her with this. The childminder continues to build on her own professional development for the benefit of the children. She undertakes extensive research on a wide range of teaching models and educational approaches. The childminder incorporates research findings into her practice to support children's learning at the highest level. For instance, she ensures the whole environment is stimulating and interesting and fully accessible for all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She has attended an abundance of ongoing training to help maintain an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues, including county lines, female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She has an excellent understanding of the different indicators of abuse that may suggest a child is at risk of harm and how to take swift action. She has thorough risk assessments in place to ensure that children are kept safe in her home and on outings. The childminder creates a very safe and secure environment for children to play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 310739 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10109624 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Litherland, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification in early years at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-year-old children.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of their home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children to evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and inspector had discussions at relevant points during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 July 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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27 July 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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