Childminder in Liverpool

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of how to monitor and observe children's learning. She explains how her observations inform planning and assessment. The childminder knows who she needs to speak to if she has concerns about children's development. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She knows to obtain information about children's individual starting points to help plan for their care and learning. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of play opportunities for children of different ages and abilities. For example, she plans activities to encourage children to build friendships and support their communication and language development. She explains how she would adapt activities to engage younger children. n The childminder is clear about her role to protect children who may be at risk of harm. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how to identify possible

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safeguarding issues and how to report these to the relevant agencies. The childminder completes daily checks of the surrounding areas to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour and supports older children to take responsibility for their behaviour. She explained how she encourages children to be polite and respectful towards each other and always use their manners. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. She plans to teach children about eating healthily and provide daily opportunities to access the outdoors. The childminder encourages children to be independent; for example, by putting on their own shoes and clothing.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348341 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10132554 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 14 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Woolton area of Liverpool. She currently operates during term time only, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and the toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This included her qualifications and her first-aid certificate. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback that was provided. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the walk to pick up the older children from school. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her

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provision and plans for improvement. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability for persons living in the household. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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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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