Childminder in Liverpool

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she would support children to settle quickly when they transition into the setting. She intends to seek information from parents about children's existing knowledge and skills and plans to offer visits to enable them to become familiar with the setting. The childminder describes how she would provide regular developmental updates with parents and other settings that children attend. She recognises the importance of partnership working. n The childminder talks with great pride about her role. She understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date and regularly accesses training opportunities. The childminder talks about recent training she has attended and how she plans to use the knowledge gained from this to influence her practice. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. n Building secure bonds with the children is a priority for the childminder. She

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talks confidently about how she would positively support children's emotional well-being. The childminder describes how she will provide a calm, consistent approach, where children feel secure and able to talk about their feelings and emotions. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to support children's development. For example, the childminder talks about the importance of encouraging children to tune into the sounds they hear. She describes how this will support them with later literacy development. The childminder intends to observe children and to use their interests to plan appropriate activities. She confidently talks about the procedures she would follow if she had any concerns about children's development. n Encouraging children to become independent is a priority for the childminder. She plans to teach children how to manage their own self care needs, as appropriate to their age and stage of development. She describes how she

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This provision meets requirements

would support children to feed themselves and to put on their own coats and shoes. The childminder values the importance of children developing their independence skills. n The childminder demonstrates a thorough knowledge of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She confidently discusses the signs that would indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare, or in the event of an allegation being made against a household member. She attends regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge remains current. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she would ensure that her premises are safe and suitable for children. She plans to carry out daily checks to help to identify and remove any potential hazards. The childminder is committed to ensuring children are kept safe.

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This provision meets requirements

9 December 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 EY415879 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10235458 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 1 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Mossley Hill, Liverpool. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the premises and the childminder discussed how they ensure the areas are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she organises the early years provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when minding children.

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Inspection activities

9 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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9 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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