Childminder in Sefton

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 enjoy their time in this home-from-home setting. They choose freely from a wide variety of toys and activities available. Children feel secure in their attachments with the childminder. They enjoy her company and share lots of cuddles with her. Children settle quickly and are happy to welcome visitors into their pretend play. For example, they initiate imaginative games and include the childminder and visitor, offering them a drink from their toy kitchen. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and teaches them to be kind and considerate to their peers. Younger children are learning to share toys and resources with each other. The childminder provides them with plenty of praise and children respond well, showing positive behavioural attitudes.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from daily outings into the community. The childminder takes them to the library, soft-play centre, local park and pine woods. Children also get the opportunity to visit toddler groups. This helps them to develop their confidence in larger social groups. Children thoroughly enjoy singing to songs and nursery rhymes. They are eager to help the childminder to set up ready for their daily music session. Children choose the instrument they would like to use and shake it energetically to the music. They move their bodies in various ways, participating with enthusiasm.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder devises a curriculum that incorporates children's interests and builds on what they already know and can do. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans activities and experiences that help them to progress well. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She holds conversations with children during their play. The childminder rephrases words that children say incorrectly, helping them to hear the correct pronunciation. She introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. For instance, as children go on a bear hunt outside, the childminder models more challenging language, such as 'hibernate', and supports their understanding of the meaning. This helps to expand children's growing vocabulary. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of reading. She provides a wide variety of story books that she regularly reads to them. However, the

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need to do better?

childminder does not consistently make the best use of planned teaching opportunities. Occasionally, some activities do not entirely promote children's engagement at the highest level. For example, younger boys, while happy, do not fully engage with the childminder during a story time session. They lose interest and wander off to access other resources. n The childminder considers ways to continually improve her practice. She

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6 February 2023 accesses mandatory training, including for safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, she does not target her professional development to help her to raise the good quality of teaching to even higher levels. n The childminder actively involves parents in their child's learning. She ensures they are kept updated about what their children learn and do. The childminder shares ideas with parents regarding ways they can continue to support their child's learning at home. This provides a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder builds good partnerships with other settings that children attend. For instance, she meets regularly with other early years teachers to discuss children's next steps in learning. This promotes continuity in children's learning and development. n Children learn about what makes them similar and different to others when they celebrate festivals relating to other faiths and religions around the world. For

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example, they find out facts about Chinese New Year and try traditional Chinese food. This helps children to learn about other cultures and how they are different to their own. n The childminder is a good role model for children. For instance, she uses good manners and praises children when they say please and thank you. This helps children to develop respectful attitudes. n Children wash their hands before they eat and after their play outside. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children enjoy a variety of fruit and drink fresh water. This helps to support children's good health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of her setting to ensure it is safe for children to play and learn in. For instance, she explains to children that the icy weather has made the decking slippery. Children learn how to keep themselves safe from slip hazards.

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should:

n enhance planning of activities, so that all children consistently engage and get the most out of the experiences available n target professional development more precisely to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336362 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10263200 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 12 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Formby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded places for three-year old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact 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.

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Inspection activities

6 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

6 February 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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