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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the care of this childminder. They talk and laugh as they happily play together. Children are engaged by the curriculum on offer. The passionate childminder shows genuine care and strong commitment to every child. She has high expectations for all children. Older children show care for younger children as they help them strap dolls into the toy pram. Children are compassionate and kind. They are emotionally intelligent. This is because they learn about feelings through discussions, stories and fun activities. Even young children can discuss their emotions confidently.

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The provision is good

The childminder is extremely proud of the children and celebrates their achievements, as a result children behave well. Children are respectful and have a desire to explore and learn. They are motivated and curious. The childminder recognises that children have experienced fewer opportunities outside of the home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has ensured children are supported to develop their social skills, she has a supportive and nurturing relationship with all children. Children show high levels of confidence. They eagerly share their opinions, engage in conversations and express their choices effectively. Children show that they feel valued and secure with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants every child to succeed and achieve their very best. She has created a curriculum that is engaging for all children. The childminder provides high quality in both care and education. She plans her curriculum based on children's interest and adapts experiences to fit each child's assessed needs. Her passion benefits every child and ensures all children make good progress. n Children's language development is a priority of the childminder and interactions are of a high quality. The childminder models correct language; she asks children thought-provoking questions that start lively discussions and engage children to work together. For example, children discuss what songs they would like to sing and select pictures to represent their choices. This helps children develop their communication skills. n Children feel secure in the childminder's home. Their photos are proudly displayed on the walls. Children learn about the local area as they visit nature

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trails and parks. They extend their interest in animals as they visit the safari park and the zoo. Children learn a lot about different cultures. They listen to stories and eat food from a variety of world cultures. Children know they are unique and feel a sense of belonging. They are prepared for life in modern Britain. n Children are supported to develop their physical skills. They show strength and coordination as they safely run and climb on equipment in the garden. Children develop their coordination and strength in their hands as they use tools to

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19 October 2022 manipulate play dough and they create pretend food for a tea party. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder forms a network with other local childminders. They meet up and engage in large-group activities, such as attending playgroups and eating in local cafes. This helps children to enhance their social development and learn a range of social behaviours. n The childminder extends her knowledge and completes regular training. However, the childminder does not yet monitor her own practice precisely enough to further raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level. n Parents describe the support they receive from the childminder as fantastic. The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and quickly identifies gaps in children's learning. She implements strategies to help children develop further skills and shares these with parents. As a result, children benefit from a

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need to do better?

consistent approach to their learning. Parents feel children are confident and independent, due to the support they receive from the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow, and the appropriate agencies to contact, should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes comprehensive training to support her role as designated safeguarding lead and ensures that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder's house and garden are extremely well organised and are a safe environment in which children can play and explore. The childminder completes daily checks on the environment, this helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n enhance arrangements to monitor practice, so all teaching is consistently of the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489124 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10236661 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bromborough, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminding provision offers funded early education for two-, 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 provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n Parents and children shared their views on the setting.

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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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