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 Good

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The provision is good

The children are happy and eager to play with their friends. As children arrive, they are excited to see what activities the childminder has set out for them. The childminder interacts well with children and offers lots of encouragement. She knows the children well and instinctively responds to their individual needs, gestures and vocalisations, particularly with the younger babies. The childminder provides a curriculum that extends children's learning. As a result, children demonstrate good levels of engagement and play for a significant length of time at each activity. The childminder uses play to promote children's language. For example, as children complete an animal jigsaw, the childminder reminds them about their recent visit to the zoo. This prompts the children to talk about the different animals they saw and where the animals live in the world.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches children to be polite and respectful, and encourages them to use their manners. The childminder has secure boundaries and routines in place. This helps to minimise unwanted behaviour. It also helps children to know what is coming next and what to expect in different situations. The childminder meets up with local childminders and attends regular groups. This provides opportunities for children to socialise with their peers and make new friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a curriculum based on children's individual needs and learning styles. She simplifies activities for younger children and extends learning further for most-able children. For example, the childminder encourages them to think about what they want to happen and why. The childminder's approach helps all children, regardless of their age or ability, to engage and remain focused in their learning. n The childminder makes effective use of observations and assessments. On entry, she gathers information about what children can do and what their interests are. The childminder uses this information to help her to assess where children are up to in their development and identify the next steps in their learning. This helps her to plan opportunities and experiences that support children's development and progress. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to listen to and join in with

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need to do better?

favourite songs, stories and rhymes. She narrates children's play and becomes engaged in their activities, which helps to extend their learning. The childminder uses effective questioning, models conversation and teaches children new words through their play. This enhances children's understanding and improves their communication and language skills. n The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves, which helps

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need to do better?

1 August 2024 them to develop a 'can-do' attitude. For example, when changing for water play outdoors, children take off their own clothes and put on their swimsuits. The childminder also encourages children to tidy away toys and resources when they have finished playing with them. This supports children's growing independence and helps them to develop necessary skills in preparation for school. n The childminder works closely with parents from the outset. She seeks information about their children's starting points, interests and achievements, which helps to inform her planning. For example, parents complete 'All About Me' books. The childminder shares information regularly with parents so that they know how their children are progressing and how they can support their development at home. This helps to provide a coordinated approach to supporting children in all aspects of their care and learning. Consequently,

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children make good progress. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to visit local amenities, such as the library, local playgroups and shops. Children particularly enjoy outings to the beach for picnics. They also visit the zoo and farm, where they learn about animals and their habitats. These experiences help children to learn about the features of their local community and the world around them. n The childminder has taken steps to develop her understanding of how children learn, which helps with her curriculum planning. However, the childminder does not have a secure understanding of the processes to follow should she have any concerns about a child's development. For example, the childminder is not clear on how to make referrals to other professionals. This means children who may be delayed in their development do not receive timely interventions to help them catch up.

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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 a deeper knowledge and understanding of referral processes to enable more timely interventions and better promote children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337142 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10350858 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 5 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Birkenhead, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 that 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 The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

1 August 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

1 August 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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