Childminder in Wirral

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children transition smoothly from their parents and carers and promptly settle into their day, eagerly exploring the richly resourced environment with enthusiasm. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of the children in her care. She skilfully recognises children's next steps in learning and designs an ambitious curriculum to meet their individual needs. Children eagerly participate in exciting activities and demonstrate a strong sense of confidence. From an early age, children exhibit impressive independent-thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. For example, children count objects to share them with other children, ensuring that each child receives a fair share.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display genuine delight in listening to stories and rhymes. They display outstanding learning attitudes, fully immersing themselves in enriching experiences provided by the childminder. For instance, they engage in a variety of activities while listening to a story, utilising diverse props and resources to enrich the story further. This allows children to concentrate for sustained periods of time.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is constantly teaching the children how the world works. They enjoy new experiences, such as riding on a train, exploring different cultures during visits to Chinatown, and enjoying trips to the local museum. They engage in cooking activities and have prepared dishes from around the world, including Caribbean and Chinese foods. This helps foster an appreciation of different cultures in children. The childminder ignites children's curiosity about nature by teaching them about the changes that happen in the environment. For example, she intentionally leaves one of the plants without water, providing an opportunity for children to engage in meaningful discussions about the changes observed.

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n The childminder offers a carefully planned and sequenced curriculum that considers children's interests, offering opportunities for enhancing their communication and language skills. The childminder demonstrates excellent knowledge of how to sequence children's learning, resulting in remarkable progress from their starting points. n The childminder skilfully improves children's communication and language skills through high-quality interactions. She teaches children sign language to assist those who are not yet able to express themselves in words. Children use and fully understand complex words, such as 'impressive' and 'gooey' as they interact with the childminder. During play, the childminder introduces new words to enrich children's vocabulary even further. This supports their development to become excellent communicators. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder calmly communicates her

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22 February 2024 behaviour expectations to the children. Children demonstrate a high level of respect for each other and remind their peers of the expectations within the setting. For instance, one child reminds another to sit on their mat during story time. Children have the ability to resolve minor conflicts and their attitude towards learning is exceptionally positive. They demonstrate respect for their environment and each other. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. If a child displays any developmental delays, the childminder acts promptly and collaborates with parents to implement agreed interventions. As a result, the children make excellent progress. n The childminder is highly proactive in her professional growth, actively pursuing opportunities to improve her own knowledge and skills. For example, she has engaged in additional training that aligns with her ambitious curriculum to

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enhance children's communication and language skills. She passionately discusses her recent training and how she has applied this knowledge to elevate her teaching to the highest standard. n Outstanding parent partnerships are evident. Parents express joy at the strong bonds their children form with the childminder and the remarkable progress they make. Parents state that their children excel in their learning due to her dedicated care. The communication with parents is highly effective. Daily updates on children's progress and development are shared and activities are provided for parents to engage with at home. The childminder shares information to support parents by signposting them to access available help when needed. n The childminder effectively builds children's independence skills. She motivates them to feed themselves and even young children are encouraged to use utensils. They sing 'Happy Birthday' as they wash their hands before eating or

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after a bathroom visit. Children understand that singing the song provides the correct length of time for washing away germs. This supports children in becoming independent in their own personal care. n The childminder has established positive relationships with other childminders in the local area. She frequently meets with them, providing opportunities for children to develop strong social skills. She recognises the importance of relationships with other early years professionals. She is proactive in seeking help to further improve her practice for the benefit of children's overall development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496862 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10312123 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 6 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wallasey. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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 their evaluation of the childminder. 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 children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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