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

The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a 'home- from-home' feeling for children. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, the children separate from parents well and interact positively with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Resources are accessible for the children, allowing them to independently choose. At tidy-up time, children enjoy putting them away in the correct boxes, supported by the childminder. The childminder sings with children and provides them with opportunities to try and remember the words on their own. This helps the children to build their vocabulary and recall familiar songs and rhymes. Children have access to the childminder's well-resourced outdoor play space. They have opportunities to be physically active as they ride tricycles or climb up the slide. They move with confidence as they explore the outdoors, and this is extended further by trips to the local park and wooded area.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development and has designed a curriculum to reflect this. Through high-quality interactions, she extends the children's learning by encouraging them to recall their past experiences. For instance, the childminder reminds them of a recent walk to the forest when they heard a woodpecker and held buttercups under their chins. This helps children to develop their understanding of the world and make links between the past and present.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for children. She is confident in what children know and can do and this helps her to plan tailored next steps for children, to meet their individual needs. The children make good progress across the curriculum and are prepared well for their transition to school. n Children display a high level of engagement towards their learning. They are supported effectively as they play alongside the childminder. She carefully uses questions to draw out the children's learning and prior knowledge and uses this to extend their learning. For example, as they discuss sinking and floating, she encourages them to make predictions about what will happen. n Children behave very well. The childminder reminds children of what is acceptable behaviour and guides them in their behaviour choices. This means that children receive clear and consistent messages about what is expected of

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them. This helps them to understand boundaries and how to behave well. The use of manners is encouraged, which supports the children's understanding of how to treat others.

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1 June 2023 n Parents no longer enter the setting. Instead, they drop off and collect their children at the door. The childminder ensures that she still has good communication with parents. She keeps in regular contact with them throughout the day and parents speak warmly about the childminder. They describe information sharing as good and they know what their child is learning. The childminder sends learning packs home to further support their learning. This means that parents can support their child's learning at home. n The childminder keeps all of her mandatory training up to date. She has attended training to support children with speech and language delay and has plans for further training this year. As a result, children receive the support that they need. n The childminder creates opportunities for children to explore the local community. They go for walks, visit parks and the library and meet with other

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childminders so that children can seek further friendships and interactions. Recently, they took part in a sports day arranged with other childminders in the area. This helps children to gain real experiences of the world around them. n The childminder includes learning about some celebrations from different cultures. For example, they recently learned about Chinese New Year by experiencing different foods, such as prawn crackers and spring rolls. However, the childminder does not extend children's learning further by teaching children about other people, faiths and communities different to their own. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. She works in partnership with parents and professionals to ensure they receive the support they need. She undertakes specific training so that she can further support the child's needs. As a result, children with SEND

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are making good progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date and knows how to identify the signs of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns and who to contact if she needed to. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and the outdoors. Her home is kept clean and well maintained, which helps to provide a safe environment for children to play. Safety gates are in use and outdoor areas are secure. The childminder ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is up to date. Her paperwork is well maintained and records of accidents are detailed.

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should:

n expand children's understanding of diversity and cultures so that they learn

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492078 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10288958 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bebington. Her provision operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. She held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and the curriculum that she has designed. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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

1 June 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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