Childminder, Out-of school day care in Liverpool

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is passionate about the importance of children learning through play. She identifies children's starting points through discussions with parents and observation. She plans to use observation and assessment to help her to provide a broad range of learning opportunities to help children make progress in their learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will use the outdoor space. She intends to plan activities which will support children's physical development and well-being. She explains how she will plan trips to a local park and promote the importance of daily exercise. She recognises this will deepen children's understanding of how to care for their own mental health. n The childminder explains that children will be given opportunities to prepare

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snacks in the setting. She intends for children to have a choice of fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy drinks. The childminder knows this will enable children to eat healthily at mealtimes and develop social skills and build independence. n The childminder values the importance of teaching children how to behave in her setting. She explains how being a role model to the children helps them to understand the significance of being kind and respectful at all times. She will teach children to be polite, have good manners and care for resources in the provision. Children will be given the opportunity to be involved in risk assessing their own play, including staying safe on line. n The childminder plans to play board games with the children to encourage them to share and take turns. She recognises that playing games with children helps them to follow instructions and join in. She explains this will help children

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develop motivation in learning and encourage them to talk about their play. n The childminder understands all children and families have different needs and explains her setting is inclusive. She explains confidently how she will plan a wide range of activities and look at how festivals are celebrated with children. She also plans to read stories to help children understand about differences and similarities between themselves and others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. When children first start to attend, she will gather information from parents to help establish children's interests and abilities. She explains she will share resources and ideas with parents to encourage them to support their children's learning at home. The childminder will work closely with the parents to obtain extra support, if needed, and intends to support all children to progress in

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This provision meets requirements

9 October 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347782 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10354881 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Aigburth, Liverpool. She operates term time only to provide before- and after-school care. The setting is open from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early years age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The childminder showed the inspector the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training. n The inspector reviewed comments by parents about their experiences of care, education and involvement at the setting. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding processes, self-evaluation and training. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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9 October 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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