Childminder in Wirral

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the local procedures to follow should she have concerns about the well-being of a child. She understands to immediately contact the local authority designated officer in the event of any allegations being made about herself or others. The childminder attends training to help ensure that her knowledge remains up to date, in order to be able to identify when children could be at risk of harm. n The childminder ensures that children will be safe and supervised appropriately. She ensures that the garden is safe and free from hazards before children access it. The premises are secure. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of supporting children to develop positive behaviour. She explains that she is patient and calm when talking to children. The childminder recognises the importance of providing clear explanations to children about taking turns and using their 'listening ears' when

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she gives instructions. She states that she places focus on developing children's positive attitudes to learning by providing specific praise. The childminder values opportunities for meaningful conversations with children, to help them to develop an awareness of empathy and kindness towards each other. n The childminder demonstrates how to assess what children know and can do in order to help her to plan an age-appropriate, challenging curriculum. She values information gathered from parents in helping her to form starting points for children's learning. n The childminder explains that she has a positive dialogue with parents to keep them informed about their children's progress. She intends to offer advice to support parents' knowledge and children's continued learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates how she supports children's learning by encouraging them to have a go at something first, before intervening. She

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explains she will offer prompts and a narrative for children in their play. She recognises that this will help to empower children to work things out for themselves when securing new knowledge. n The childminder states that she will keep her knowledge of children's next steps at the forefront of their learning opportunities and daily routines. For example, by supporting children to develop their hand muscles and coordination when using knives to cut up fruit for lunch. The childminder explains how she intends to support children to develop counting skills by encouraging them to count the stairs when going to the bathroom. n The childminder attends training to continue to develop her knowledge. She has recently attended training to develop her understanding of supporting children with their speech and language development. She confidently explains how she can implement her new knowledge into her teaching.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she would seek additional support from other professionals if she had concerns about a child's development or progress in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

19 October 2022 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 2592944 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10251298 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She is based in Birkenhead, Wirral. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder operates from another childminder's home. She regularly works with another childminder and an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she keeps children safe. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to plan what she wants children to learn and discussed how she develops her curriculum. n The childminder explained how she works in partnership with parents to support children's development and well-being.

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Inspection activities

19 October 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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19 October 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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