Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wirral

This provision meets requirements

The welcoming, well organised and knowledgeable childminder has created a very caring and nurturing environment for children. The childminder and her assistant have created extremely positive relationships with children. Children are happy and relaxed. They thoroughly enjoy spending time here. Children cuddle up to the childminder when they are tired or need reassurance. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. There is a strong focus on talking and listening to each other here. The childminder listens attentively to children when they are speaking. This helps to build up their self-worth. The childminder is an excellent role model. She encourages children to be kind to each other and to use good manners.

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Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They have many opportunities to run around in the extensive garden. The childminder plays tennis, badminton and touch rugby with children. This helps to promote their physical skills and their well-being. Children behave excellently. They play harmoniously together, sharing the toys and resources. Children respond very well to the childminder's instructions. They are praised for their excellent listening skills. This helps to build up their self-esteem.

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n Children are confident communicators. They make choices about what they would like to do and what they wish to play with. Children enjoy using tweezers to pick up hammer beads and make animal designs. They practise their cutting skills with the scissors. These activities help to strengthen children's small- muscle movements. n The childminder has established close links with the local school. She works closely with teachers to support what children need to work on next. She complements learning that takes place in school to help children consolidate their skills. For example, she helps children learn how to hold a pencil appropriately. This helps to provide consistency in children's learning. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They praise her for creating a home-from-home environment. Parents are thankful for the wide range of activities on offer for children each day. The childminder ensures all

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pertinent information from school teachers is passed on to parents. n The childminder includes children's parent's and children's views in her self- evaluation of the setting. She uses this information to identify areas for improvement that further promote children's interests and experiences. n Children are confident to express their own ideas. They make choices about what they would like to do and what they want to play with. Clear routines provide children with a good structure to their time at the childminder's house.

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8 November 2022 n The childminder knows children very well. She knows when they are tired, unwell or hungry and responds appropriately to meet their needs. The childminder provides healthy food for children. She talks to children about why certain foods are good for our bodies. This helps to promote healthy eating. n The childminder is interested in children's news and their day. As a result, children are keen to interact with the childminder. They excitedly share their news and achievements with the group. The childminder encourages children to listen to each other when they are talking. n The childminder plans opportunities to support children's growing independence. Children hang up their own coats on their pegs when they arrive. They meet their own care needs as they wash their own hands before snack. Children pour their own drinks. This helps to promote children's self-care skills. n The childminder provides children with first-hand experiences. For example,

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children grow a range of fruit and vegetables with the childminder and her assistant. Children enjoy observing the changes to the plants. This helps to deepen children's understanding of the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is being abused. She knows the steps to take if she feels concerned about the welfare of a child. She understands her duty to be vigilant to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extremist behaviours. She teaches children about possible risks and hazards. For example, the childminder conducts regular fire evacuation procedures with children, so they know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder teaches children about road safety when they walk to and back from school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441354 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10235648 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 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Meols, Wirral. She operates before and after school, term time only from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.15 to 5.45, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with 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 discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Parents' views were taken into account through written feedback. n A tour of the premises was completed with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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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