Childminder in Sefton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest that a child may be at risk of abuse. She is alert to possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. The childminder is aware of the local procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about a child's welfare. She also knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. n The childminder continues to develop her skills through ongoing professional development opportunities. For example, she accesses regular safeguarding training and maintains a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This helps her to have up-to-date knowledge of how to keep children safe. n The childminder has suitable risk assessments in place to ensure that her house is safe and secure for children. She plans to complete daily safety checks for the equipment and resources and remove any potential hazards to children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to share information about their children's learning. She describes how she will carefully monitor children's learning and share ideas and strategies with parents to help them to continue their children's learning at home. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will work in partnership with other settings that children attend. She plans to share information regularly about children, so they have continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will be a good role model to help children to understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. The childminder intends to support and guide children in a gentle way, to help to promote positive attitudes. She describes strategies she would use to deal with more challenging behaviour.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to promote children's healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of ensuring that children have daily opportunities to be active outside and providing them with a healthy, balanced diet. n The childminder recognises why children need to learn about life in modern Britain. She will teach children to be aware of and respect people's differences to help them to gain a positive view of diversity.

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This provision meets requirements

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 2582240 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10251030 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Netherton, Sefton, Merseyside. She operates term time only, from 3.15pm to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since 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 The inspector viewed the childminding provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans her curriculum and how she works in partnership with parents. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

13 December 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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13 December 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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