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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are enthusiastically welcomed by this very experienced childminder who is committed to promoting children's safety and happiness. Since her previous inspection, the childminder has rigorously assessed the quality of her provision. She has accurately identified areas for improvement and has completed relevant training. Children now benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum, that builds on what children already know and can do. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder who helps them to gain the knowledge and skills they need to support their learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a broad range of well-planned activities within the childminder's home and garden. The recently developed outdoor space is particularly well organised to support children's learning. Children are eager to help the childminder in deciding what equipment they may need and confidently access these independently. Children's excitement is visible as they anticipate well-prepared activities. With support from the childminder children enthusiastically search for insects. They use small tools with increasing skill to gently catch worms so they can examine them under a magnifying glass. Children become confident and motivated learners who are eager to learn new skills. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to repeat and revisit activities. This allows children time to practise and consolidate what they have learned.

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n The childminder has a good overview of each child's capabilities. She is clear about what she wants children to learn next and how she intends to teach children the skills they will need. Children excitedly recall what they have learned. They confidently explain to the inspector what happens next in the life cycle of a butterfly. n The childminder prioritises the curriculum for communication and language and monitors the progression of children's speech closely. She identifies key words to extend children's vocabulary. New words are repeated within related activities and stories. This helps children to recall and remember the new words they have learned. For example, while enjoying a story about The Hungry Caterpillar, children proudly explain the caterpillar has made a 'cocoon'. n Children enjoy songs, rhymes and stories as part of their daily routine. The childminder successfully extends children's learning by encouraging them to

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predict what might happen next. Supported by the childminder, children use what they know to make their own picture book. n Children giggle happily as they play with imagination, mixing potions and making drinks. They delight in the opportunity to take charge, asking the grown-ups to sit down while they make the drinks. The childminder expertly uses impromptu

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17 April 2024 opportunities to model conversations and further promote children's language skills. n The childminder implements a basic curriculum for mathematics. Children are encouraged to count and use some mathematical language, such as big and small, as they play. However, the childminder is less confident in her ability to support children to gain a deeper understanding of mathematics. This means children are not fully supported to develop spatial reasoning skills and to look for patterns and spot connections. n The childminder provides rich opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. However, opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate differences between themselves and others in society are less established. This means children are not fully supported to strengthen their understanding of the diversity of life in modern Britain. n Children behave well and are learning the importance of socially acceptable

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behaviour. The childminder clearly explains behavioural expectations and supports children as they learn to recognise, understand and manage their own feelings and behaviours. n Children are learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle including good oral health. Supported by the childminder they brush their teeth daily. They benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. n The childminder works closely with parents. She encourages a continuous exchange of information to ensure a shared approach to children's care and learning. The childminder regularly provides advice and resources, for example, sending voice notes to parents to model language. This helps parents to continue to support and build on children's learning at home. n The childminder has embraced support from her local authority improvement

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officer and routinely reflects on the quality of her provision. She has invested in her professional development to improve the quality of education for 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 first.

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should:

n extend the programme of professional development to improve understanding and confidence in delivering a strong educational programme for mathematics n strengthen the opportunities to deepen children's understanding of their own identity and the diversity of life in modern Britain to further support children's acceptance of difference.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439399 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10293081 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 19 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wirral. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided. She assessed the impact these activities had on children's learning. She discussed with the childminder how the curriculum is planned and implemented. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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

17 April 2024 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

17 April 2024 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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