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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder builds trusting relationships, responding effectively to children's needs and interests. This helps them to feel happy and content throughout their time in her care. Children behave well. They happily arrive at the setting and separate from parents and carers well. Children are active and engaged as they explore the welcoming environment of the childminder's home. They readily adapt to routines and confidently navigate the well-resourced space. The childminder nurtures the children's love of books by involving them during story time and motivating them to concentrate. She encourages children to recall and discuss their previous experiences. For example, they enthusiastically repeat key phrases from the story, such as 'whoosh it was gone', demonstrating their engagement and comprehension.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that provide children with opportunities to use their imagination and nurture the development of fine motor skills. Children strengthen their maths skills by choosing colours and shapes of their stencils, promoting independence. The childminder understands the importance of developing children's cultural capital. She creates opportunities for them to expand their awareness of the world, such as taking train rides to the city. Additionally, the childminder encourages children to explore their individuality by learning about cultures and religions different from their own.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed an ambitious curriculum to enrich children's learning and development. She plans learning experiences that present suitable challenges, modifying them to suit each child's age and developmental level. For instance, she offers support when necessary, ensuring that children are appropriately challenged. This supports children to make consistently good levels of progress. n The childminder regularly assesses children and identifies when more support is needed. She works with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure consistent support. The childminder understands the importance of collaborating with others to ensure a unified approach. This helps to make sure that all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are ready for their next stage in learning. n The childminder engages in reflection and evaluation of her practice to promote

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continuous improvement to her provision. She adjusts resources based on the children's interests and developmental progress, adding or removing them accordingly. Regular assessments of children's learning and development are employed to ensure they build on their existing knowledge and skills. Consequently, children are becoming inquisitive learners and have a positive

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need to do better?

23 February 2024 attitude to learning. n The childminder has some strategies in place to help children manage their feelings. However, she does not focus her professional development sharply enough on enhancing her knowledge of how to fully support children and consistently meet their individual needs at all times. This means, at times, some children do not learn how to regulate their emotions effectively. n The childminder supports children to learn about personal hygiene and being healthy. For example, children become familiar with essential hygiene practices such as washing their hands before meals. This helps children's understanding of how to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. During mealtimes, the childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. For example, children feed themselves and drink from a open cup. This support children for future learning. n The childminder prioritises children's communication and language development,

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integrating it into her curriculum. For instance, she narrates during play sessions and uses open-ended questions to encourage children to think and problem- solve. Children delight in listening to stories and actively explore storybook pages alongside the childminder. Children enthusiastically incorporate props to enhance the excitement of the story. Consequently, children are developing a love of books and reading. n On the day of inspection, the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification had expired. However, her ability to care for the children remains unaffected. While she recently completed a first-aid course, it did not meet the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage curriculum'. Nevertheless, she maintains a comprehensive understanding of first-aid procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in her care. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents, built on effective

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communication. This ensures that she can meet the children's needs effectively. Collaborating with other providers helps to facilitate smooth transitions for the children.

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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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Due date

23 February 2024 obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 07/03/2025

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should:

n focus professional development more sharply on consistently meeting the individual needs of children, particularly around supporting them to regulate their emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458780 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10312378 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 2 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Prenton, on the Wirral peninsula. She holds qualified teacher status and holds early years professional status. She operates between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff/the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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