Fitzgibbon, Kimberley Joan

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing environment. The childminder alongside the co-childminder provides a range of engaging activities that promote children's development. Children delight as they climb in the garden. They respond positively to instructions, such as 'wait' and 'jump', which supports their listening skills and physical development. The childminder uses a consistent approach to teach children about boundaries. Children receive praise and positive comments for their good behaviour. This supports children to understand behaviour expectations. The childminder acts as a good role model to support positive behaviour

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The provision is good

Children learn to look after their environment as they tidy away toys. The childminder sings a familiar tidy-up song to help children carry out the task. Children receive plenty of praise when they have completed the task, which helps to build on their self-esteem. The childminder works effectively with her co- childminder, managing routines and transitions smoothly throughout the day to keep children settled and secure, with a clear focus on their safety.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of each child's next steps in their learning and development. She uses this information to plan interesting activities that help children develop their individual skills. For example, as children choose to play with jigsaw puzzles, the childminder encourages them to take turns. This helps children who are learning to share. n Children know to drink water when they are thirsty. At snack time, they discuss the health benefits of foods. They access physical exercises everyday, including walking, running and jumping. They develop balance and coordination as they practise climbing skills on equipment at the local park. Children's physical health and well-being are promoted very well. n The childminder talks to children as they play. She introduces new words to help extend their growing vocabulary. For example, while drawing, the childminder introduces the words such as 'circular' and 'straight', and this helps children to

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need to do better?

use words in context. Sometimes, the childminder asks questions in quick succession and does not always give children time to think and respond. At these times, children's communication and language skills are less well supported. n Children's care routines are managed with great care and respect. The childminder interacts warmly with children as she supports them to wash their hands. She is very attentive to their needs, noticing when they need their faces wiping or when they are ready for a rest. As a result, children remain calm and content during these moments, which helps to support their emotional security and well-being.

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24 September 2024 n Children are well supported as they move to the next stage of their education. The childminder helps children to transition with plenty of conversations about preparing for school. She focuses on skills they need to be independent, such as toileting and self-care. The childminder invites teachers to visit children in the setting, and this helps children be confident and happy to move on. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She works closely with the co- childminder to share ideas. The childminder constantly reflects on her own practice, with a view to providing the highest possible standards of care and education. She gathers and considers the views of parents and children in her plans. As a result, the childminder has created the setting's ethos of mutual respect. n Parents appreciate the photos they receive of their children during the day. The childminder offers an abundance of support with child development issues, such

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as potty training. Parents are also very well informed of what their children are learning about and how to support this at home. This approach builds a consistent approach to children's 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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should:

n develop questioning strategies to consistently support children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757347 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10349609 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered with a childminder agency in 2020 before registering with Ofsted in 2023. The childminder works with a co-childminder and operates from the co-childminder's home in Maghull, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability and the safeguarding documents. n The inspector took account of feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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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