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

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The provision is good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They eagerly invite the inspector into the warm and welcoming home, and confidently take an active role in showing her around.

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The provision is good

The childminder is consistent in her approach to providing children with guidance and clear boundaries and rules. Children respond well to this as they listen and are developing a great sense of right and wrong. The childminder is a good role model. She is kind, respectful and continually asks children their views and opinions. Additionally, she provides them with explanations and talks through minor disputes. As a result, children's behaviour is good. They manage their feelings well, show compassion to others and develop close friendships.

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The provision is good

Children fill the air with laughter as they independently choose and play with a wide range of toys. They explore and extend their imagination as they dress up as doctors. This leads on to discussions of what medical tools are used for and how people help them. Younger children concentrate intensely as they practice using tongs. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning new things and show a great sense of pride with their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to providing children with the best care and learning experiences. She accesses online training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. From this, she reflects on her practice and sets herself actions for improvements. The childminder meets with other childminders and their children. This widens children's social network and helps to increase children's social skills. n The curriculum is ambitious. The childminder provides a good balance of child- led and adult-led activities. These activities follow children's interests and are based on their next steps in learning. As a result, children are making good progress. n Overall, the childminder supports children well to promote their learning. She interacts with the children and joins in with their play. Yet, at times, during group activities the childminder does not adapt the level of teaching and support that is needed for all children. This results in some children not having a full

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understanding of what is required and they lose interest and concentration very quickly. n Generally, children's communication and language skills are developing well. For example, they sing songs and rhymes and have access to a wide range of books. The childminder talks to children, asks them questions and provides a running commentary of what they are doing while they play. However, on occasions, she

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9 February 2023 does not use the correct words and names when speaking to children. Consequently, children's understanding and vocabulary is not supported to the highest level. n The childminder extends children's learning experiences outside of the setting and they enjoy a wide range of well-planned activities. These include trips to the park and nearby beach, weekly football groups and forest school sessions. These activities help children to develop many skills, such as exploring the natural world around them and extending their physical skills. n Children's independence is promoted well. For example, younger children feed themselves and wipe their hands and face. Older children access tissues, blow their noses and confidently climb the stairs to the bathroom. Furthermore, children hang up their coats and take off their shoes. As a result, children show great awareness of the need to carry out good hygiene procedures and acquire

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the skills that will support them in readiness for school. n Communication with parents is good. The childminder provides them with daily updates of things that their children do throughout the day. She uses her expertise and experience to offer support and guidance to parents regarding any concerns that they may have. For example, they discuss sleeping patterns and the use of age appropriate drinking cups. The childminder shares regular updates of children's development and provides ideas for parents to extend their learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an effective understanding of the importance of safeguarding children. She confidently discusses the policies and procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's safety and welfare. The childminder explains the signs and symptoms of abuse and potential safeguarding concerns within her community, such as county lines and cuckooing. She continually promotes children's understanding of taking risks and keeping themselves safe. For example, climbing the stairs safely, crossing the road and climbing small tree's in the park. The childminder assesses potential risks and hazards around her home and while on outings to help keep children safe.

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should:

n review the planning and teaching of group activities to ensure that they consistently support the learning and developmental needs of all children that are involved n use correct words and names when speaking to children, to enhance children's understanding and emerging vocabulary to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490562 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10276565 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 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Wallasey area of the Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder's 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.

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Inspection activities

9 February 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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Inspection activities

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