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's home-from-home setting offers a warm and welcoming environment for the children in her care. She knows each child and their families very well. This enables her to plan a curriculum and environment that support children's individual needs.

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The provision is good

The affectionate and attentive childminder keeps children safe and helps them to feel secure and settle quickly. She values each child as she nurtures and builds their confidence. Children are offered a reassuring cuddle when they struggle with their feelings. This helps support children's well-being and sense of security.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on supporting children's social and emotional skills as well as their communication and language. She is a good role model for children. The childminder supports good behaviour, such as taking turns. Children play well alongside each other. For example, children take turns and work together as they build a castle with the magnetic blocks. The childminder links their play to a story and introduces new words such as 'herbivore' and 'vegetation'. Children smile at the childminder when they hold meaningful conversations with her. This includes being encouraged to recall previous learning, such as when they went to the zoo. Children remember and talk about their favourite animals, including the lions and elephants.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She completes accurate assessments and uses these to identify the next steps in children's learning. The childminder knows what children like to do. She offers enjoyable learning opportunities that capture children's interests and present the right amount of challenge. The childminder adapts learning experiences to successfully support each child to build on what they know and can do and to help them move forward in their learning. Children learn to concentrate well and are actively involved in their learning. n The childminder supports children in developing positive behaviours and attitudes. She encourages children to share and take turns with each other. The childminder models positive behaviours and praises children for helping each other. She promotes a 'can-do' attitude when children are encouraged to try new things. This not only promotes children's confidence, but helps them to build the

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need to do better?

skills to support their future learning. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's language and communication well. She engages in meaningful interactions with children, and they learn to have back-and-forth conversations. For example, the children confidently talk about what they would like to take on holiday, including their passport and toothbrush.

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need to do better?

14 May 2024 However, at times, the childminder asks lots of closed questions, which limits the children's language and thinking skills. n Children develop a keen interest in books. The childminder enhances children's learning by using books to support their understanding. For example, when talking about the different planets and living on Earth, the childminder introduces the book 'All About Space'. She explores ways to help children remember and retell stories, using the words and phrases they have learned. n Children benefit from lots of fresh air, physical exercise and visits in the local area. For example, the childminder plans trips to a local farm where children are able to see and talk about the farm animals. She regularly attends play sessions with other local childminders and the children in their care. This also helps to promote children's socials skills and their sense of self in the local community.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly about the childminder and the high-quality care she provides. They appreciate ongoing and regular communication with the childminder to help provide a consistent approach to support children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to help continue children's learning at home and promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder keeps children safe in the setting and when out in the community. She carries out risk assessments and helps children learn to keep themselves safe. At snack time, children cut their own bananas carefully. The childminder makes snack time a social occasion, and children enjoy talking with each other.

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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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should:

n develop the curriculum for communication and language further to encourage children to think critically, share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467735 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10339240 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 0 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Prenton area of Wirral. The childminder operates from Monday to Wednesday, including before and after school and during the school 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

14 May 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

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