Childminder in Wirral

This provision meets requirements

n The safety and welfare of children is paramount in everything that the childminder does. The childminder has a great awareness of any signs and symptoms to look out for and explains the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder highlights the importance of regularly assessing her home and places that children visit out in the community, to help eliminate any potential hazards or dangers. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child development. She confidently explains how she will observe children as they play. The childminder will follow children's interests to capture their attention and will plan activities and experiences that will further support their next stages of learning. n Through discussion the childminder demonstrates a great awareness of the importance of working together with parents. She talks about the need for keeping parents up to date with children's achievements and progress. The

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childminder explains how continual back-and-forth discussions will help to support continuity in children's learning. n The childminder discusses the importance of her being a good role model to children and how she will respect their views and choices. She states that she will set boundaries and rules and be consistent with her expectations. The childminder explains how she will encourage children to be kind to one another. She will teach them about feelings and emotions to help promote children's understanding of displaying positive behaviour. n During conversations the childminder demonstrates a clear view of good hygiene procedures that she will demonstrate and promote to children. This includes, providing children with opportunities to learn about, hand washing, blowing their noses and disposing of tissues correctly. She explains how she will offer children healthy snacks and make them aware of 'good foods' to eat, to help increase

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This provision meets requirements

their awareness of good eating habits. n The childminder speaks about the need to keep abreast of any changes and carries out a range of training to refresh her knowledge and to further develop her practice. She describes how she will regularly review the learning environment and will capture children's and parents' views. This provides the childminder with information of what she is doing well and any areas where changes or adaptations are needed.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385025 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10305059 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She is located in Bebington, 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 COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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