Childminder in Knowsley

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 form close bonds with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance, helping them to feel safe. The childminder is a good role model for behaviour. For instance, she models taking turns and reminds children to use their manners if they forget. Children are keen to help with tasks, such as setting up activities, working together as a team to achieve this. Children are happy and become thoroughly absorbed in the activities they choose. The childminder skilfully promotes what she wants children to learn through their interests. For example, as children make marks in dough using textured stones, she introduces unusual words, such as 'fossil' and 'ammonite'. She places a strong focus on helping children to extend their vocabulary. Children make very good progress in their language development.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes good use of the local community to broaden children's learning. Children engage in a variety of experiences, including visits to music sessions, museums and educational centres. They are keen to share with the inspector their experiences from a recent trip to a science museum. Children laugh heartily as they recall how the wind machine blew a scarf on the childminder's head. The childminder carefully plans these experiences so that children can build on their good language skills further.

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n The childminder has high expectations for children. She develops a broad curriculum that helps to prepare them for their move to school. The childminder finds out what children can do and identifies what they need to learn next. Children make good progress from the start. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children who may require extra help. She identifies and acts on any developmental concerns to make referrals and seek further professional support. As a result, children are supported to catch up quickly in their learning and development. n The childminder communicates regularly with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure continuity in children's learning and development. n Children bring their favourite books to the childminder, asking her to read them. They thoroughly enjoy listening, as the childminder reads with much enthusiasm. Children laugh as creatures presented in pictures take on new

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names and identities when their body parts are swapped around as the pages are flipped. Children engage well in stories and develop a love of books. n The childminder shows a good commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She accesses regular training to help to improve her skills. The childminder uses information gained from speech and language training well. For example, she talks to children as they play and repeats words back correctly to

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26 September 2022 them. This helps children to build on their developing pronunciation skills. n Children are learning to be independent and lead healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene procedures and wash their hands independently before eating and after toileting. Children blow their noses and put their tissues in the bin. They enjoy healthy snacks, such as fruit. The childminder reminds them to drink water to keep them hydrated. n The childminder is kind, caring and encourages children to form positive relationships with each other. She uses a calm and sensitive manner to resolve any minor conflicts that occur as children play. Overall, she responds well to children's need for attention, as she interacts with them during learning activities. However, on the odd occasion, her focus is taken by assertive children, and learning opportunities for less-confident children are interrupted. This does not fully support children to have the very highest levels of respect for

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their friends. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care their children receive. The childminder updates most parents about what their children enjoy and do during the day. However, she does not consistently help all parents to know how they can enhance their children's learning further at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder has a good understanding of different safeguarding concerns, such as being alert to extreme behaviours and views. She is confident with the procedures to follow to report any concerns should a child be at risk of harm. The childminder ensures that children play and learn in a safe environment. She regularly carries out safety checks on her home and the places she takes children to.

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should:

n enhance teaching and provide even more support for children to develop the very highest levels of respect for their friends n consistently help all parents to know how to enhance their children's learning further at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340495 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10235043 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 10 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Huyton, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-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 that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n A learning walk took place and educational programmes were discussed. n Parents and children shared their views with the inspector. These views were considered. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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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26 September 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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