Childminder in Sefton

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 and they are very happy and settled. The childminder provides a warm and homely environment. She aspires to provide a 'second home' for children, so that they develop strong attachments with her and feel safe. Children show high levels of independence and manage their own personal care needs effectively. For example, older children help to set the table for snack time and wash their hands before they eat. Children talk about the importance of eating healthy foods and drinking regularly to remain hydrated. They have a good understanding of keeping themselves healthy.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She offers plenty of praise when they are helpful and kind. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is kind and caring, and children regularly invite her into their play and share their favourite toys with her. Children play happily together, respecting each other and taking turns. They respond well to the praise that they receive for their achievements. Children learn to respect living creatures. For example, they help to care for and feed the childminder's pet tortoise. This helps them to learn about caring for other living things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder interacts positively with children and gets to know them very well. She holds in-depth discussions with parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before their children start. The childminder uses this information well to plan activities that interest children and help them to progress quickly. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's speaking and language skills. She repeats words back to children correctly and extends their vocabulary. She asks older children questions and engages them in conversations. Children are keen to share their past experiences, such as when they went pumpkin picking. They are eager to talk about how they pushed a wheelbarrow and picked pumpkins up, using their big muscles. This helps children to express their thoughts, ideas and make links between different experiences. n The childminder makes good use of the local community to help children to

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develop their physical skills. For example, children go on coastal walks and visit the beach, where they can run and explore in wide-open spaces. The childminder also plans regular outings with other childminders to promote children's social skills and friendships. Children form good friendships with their peers and play cooperatively together. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares regular information with other professionals about children's

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3 November 2022 learning. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses a variety of ways to communicate with parents, including daily discussions, emails, text messages and telephone calls. She shares detailed information about children's time spent at the setting. Parents write letters to express their appreciation for the care and education their children receive. n Children are kind and respectful. For instance, they help to tidy up when they are ready to move on to the next activity. Older children help to prepare fruit at snack time and pass younger children their cups. The childminder supervises as older children use safety knives with care to chop up strawberries and grapes. Children learn to manage age-appropriate risks effectively. n The childminder teaches children some mathematical concepts. For example,

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she displays numerals and encourages children to link these to their ages. However, she does not consistently support them to explore other mathematical concepts as they play to further extend their mathematical knowledge. n Overall, the childminder updates her knowledge through continued professional development. She accesses regular online courses and completes mandatory training, including safeguarding and first aid. However, she does not focus training to help her to raise the good quality of education to even higher levels.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect that would cause her concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she needs to make a referral for safeguarding. She has recently updated her knowledge of different safeguarding issues, including the risks that children may face from radicalisation or female genital mutilation. The childminder supervises children well and reminds them of the rules to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains what might happen should they run indoors. This helps to prevent accidents and supports children to identify hazards in their environment.

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should:

n enhance teaching, so that the curriculum for mathematics further supports children to explore other mathematical concepts during play n target professional development more precisely to help to raise the good quality of education to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492803 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10236720 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 20 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluation with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's provision through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

3 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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