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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy to attend the childminder's home. They are welcomed by smiles and are eager to update the childminder on what they have done and places they have visited over the weekend. These discussions allow the childminder to capture children's emerging topics of interest. Other children enthusiastically wait for their friends to enter. They offer hugs and show excitement to start their day. Children know what is expected of them and they confidently follow routines. For example, they know to find their name card to show they are present and hang up their coats on their peg. Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem, confidence and appear safe and secure in the warm, welcoming home.

p.2

The provision is good

Children develop close and loving relationships with each other and the childminder. She regularly checks how children are feeling and respects their views and choices. In turn, children play together, display great manners and behave well. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences that follow children's interests and supports their development. For example, they show great pen control as they draw, confidently operate electronic toys and read their favourite stories. Children have a positive attitude and show an eagerness to learn more.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role. She regularly evaluates the quality of the learning environment that is available to children. As a result, children now have even more opportunities to independently choose what resources they want to play with. The childminder organises groups that other childminders and children can attend. This provides opportunities for her to share good practice and ideas. She keeps abreast of any updates and provides a high-quality provision for children. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She continually speaks to children and introduces a range of new words that they can hear. This helps extend their growing vocabulary. Yet, the childminder does not always support children's thinking skills. This is because occasionally, when asking children questions, she does not give them enough time to process what has been asked and provides them with the answers.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of all the areas of learning and provides children with resources to support their development. She engages well with children and takes part in their play experiences. However, at times the childminder does not encourage children to solve their own problems. For instance, when children try to fit pieces together according to size and shape, she quickly offers them the solution of taking a piece out and turning it around. This prevents children from exploring ways that they can solve the problem for

p.2

need to do better?

12 December 2022 themselves. n Children carry out good hygiene routines independently. For example, they wipe their nose and place the tissue in the bin, attend to their own toileting needs and wash their hands. Children understand the importance of keeping themselves healthy and the need to minimise the spread of germs. n The childminder implements a well-sequenced and flexible curriculum. She has a good knowledge of what children can already do and has a sharp focus on what they need to learn next. As a result, children are making good progress and are gaining key skills that will help them in their future learning, including school. n Children show great delight as they play outdoors. They happily run around in the snow and use sticks to attempt to smash through ice. The childminder makes the most of this opportunity to extend their learning and provides warm water to pour over the ice. Children are mesmerised as they stand and watch

p.2

need to do better?

the ice melt. As a result, children gain a greater understanding of different weathers and the effect it has on the natural world around them. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers information from parents when their children first start. This helps the childminder to assess and plan for their next steps in their learning. The childminder shares children's progress and works closely with parents to extend their children's learning at home.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder carries out ongoing risk assessments in her home. She monitors children closely and makes them aware of any potential hazards and the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, children know to walk carefully and not to run when there is ice on the floor. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and the policy and procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and consistently promotes children's safety and well-being.

p.3

should:

n provide children with enough time to think and respond to questions that are asked to them before giving them the answer n give children more opportunities to further extend their critical thinking skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY269156 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10262880 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Rock Ferry, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the 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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the intention for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector gathered the views of parents and their comments on the setting.

p.4

Inspection activities

12 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

12 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6