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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel very at home and secure with the experienced, reassuring childminder. As soon as they arrive, they settle to self-chosen play. Children invent and develop exciting storylines for small-world toys. Their voices express drama and danger as a monster approaches the little house. The imaginative play helps children to talk about and learn to manage their emotions. Children find out about the properties of magnets when they play a magnetic fishing game. The childminder wonders if they can catch two fish with one magnet. Children respond eagerly to the challenge. They discover that this is possible if they stack the fish carefully.

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The provision is good

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder noticed that children were less self- motivated in their play. She increased the range of toys that children can choose independently. She praised and encouraged children, when they had their own ideas about what to do. The impact of her intervention is clear. Children demonstrate curiosity and creativity in their play. They make good progress in their learning. The childminder communicates consistently high expectations for children's behaviour. Children mischievously test the boundaries for their conduct in an age-appropriate way. They learn to regulate their own behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder has worked hard to return all aspects of her provision to a good standard. She engaged fully with support provided by local authority officers and is now trained to use a speech and language screening tool. This helps her to share assessment information with other professionals if she has concerns about a child's language development. n The childminder has taken effective steps to build on her accurate assessments of children's progress. Her interactions with children demonstrate that she knows what they need to learn next. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not focus closely enough on selected, specific learning objectives for individual children. This does not promote the really precise measurement of children's achievements that aids their swiftest progress. n Rich conversation is a strength of the provision. The childminder listens attentively. This shows children that she is interested in what they say. Her

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responses continuously reinforce and build on what children tell her. When the order and structure of children's sentences is not quite correct the childminder skilfully remodels their words in her reply. For example, children hear verbs that match correctly with tenses. n Children demonstrate their pleasure in being read to. They snuggle up to the childminder and follow the stories carefully. A book about cleaning teeth is a current favourite. Children ably demonstrate their understanding when they

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23 January 2023 pretend to waft away the lion's smelly breath. The story stimulates lively discussion about oral health. Children learn that reading is informative and enjoyable. This promotes their early literacy well. n Children learn words in meaningful contexts. In one activity, children make models with coloured shapes. This requires them to interpret diagrams to decide which shape they need and where to place it. Children, therefore, use words about size, colour and position. The activity offers a further, interesting challenge when children realise that a two-dimensional diagram represents a three-dimensional model. n The childminder models calm and kind behaviour. Children learn from her example and from the rules she teaches. For example, children know that if they bring their own things from home they must allow other children to play with them. The childminder ensures fairness in such matters. Children know they will

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get a turn. This promotes close, friendly relationships between children. n Children follow well-established hygiene routines. They flush the toilet and wash their hands. They know that this helps to stop germs making them poorly. Children develop skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they learn to put on and take off their coats and shoes. n Parents and carers praise the 'good, honest relationship' that they have with the childminder. Everyone shares information in ways that promote children's well- being. Children laugh as they watch a home video of a balloon bursting off an air pump. Good communication promotes smooth daily transitions between home and the provision. Parents say they feel supported to continue children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continually adds to and refreshes her knowledge of child protection matters. She confidently describes the action she would take if she thought a child was at risk of abuse. The childminder keeps families' information safe. For example, she shares digital photos via a secure app. The childminder completes all required records and shares them with parents. She communicates her policies and procedures effectively. Parents know that they must share details of injuries children have sustained at home and how they happened. The childminder sees and minimises risks to children in her home and on outings.

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should:

n make intentions for children's learning even more precise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410263 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10252774 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 2 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Greasby. She provides care all year round, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She is eligible to provide funded education for two- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's plans for the morning. They considered the impact of activities on children's progress. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. She spoke with and listened to children. n The inspector spoke with parents. She took account of their views. n Documents used in the childminder's setting were sampled by the inspector. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2023 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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23 January 2023 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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