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

p.1

The provision is good

The childminder has created a home-from-home environment that is warm and welcoming. She builds close bonds with the children and is attuned to their care needs. For example, she is adept in recognising when they are tired or hungry and responds sensitively. The childminder is a good role model. Her calm and gentle approach helps children to feel safe and secure. She ensures that she adapts her language, tone and use of gestures when interacting with younger children. This helps to support positive communication skills.

p.2

The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has a curriculum that is ambitious for all children. Children have access to well-loved books and stories that they share with the childminder. Puppets and resources help to bring the stories to life and engage children even further. Young children smile at her and snuggle into her lap. Together they look at the pictures, count the characters and anticipate what happens next. This helps children to develop a love of literacy from an early age.

p.2

The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air and daily exercise. They benefit from a large outdoor space where they can run, play games and use large apparatus. This helps children to develop their growing physical skills. Children have many opportunities to explore their local communities. For example, they enjoy trips to the nearby park, museum and zoo. Children attend local playgroups. This provides them with the opportunity to make new friends and build on their developing social skills.

p.2

need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder has an understanding of what she wants children to learn. She focuses her teaching on developing children's independence and communication skills. This helps them gain the skills they need to support their future learning. However, the childminder does not plan as well for babies. For example, she does not focus the curriculum precisely enough on what they need to learn next. This does not help babies to engage purposefully and develop a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder reflects on her service and strives to strengthen her practice. She uses a range of resources to keep up to date with current legislation and for her professional development. For example, she is a member of a professional organisation and participates in online courses for mandatory training, such as safeguarding. She regularly meets with other childminders and shares good practice and ideas.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder seeks a range of information from parents before children attend. This includes details about children's individual needs and interests. She uses this information to ensure that she is able to follow home routines and

p.2

need to do better?

2 October 2024 provide play opportunities that follow children's interests. The childminder provides parents with information about the things children enjoy. However, she has not considered how to share information on ways to further build on children's individual next steps in learning at home. This hinders the consistency of children's learning. n The childminder regularly observes children at play. She uses the information she gathers to assess children's development and identify their strengths and any potential gaps in learning. For example, the childminder completes the required progress check at age two. She shares this information with parents and other professionals, such as health visitors. This helps to ensure that supportive strategies can be put into place at the earliest opportunity. This helps to provide the best possible outcomes for all children. n When children are preparing to transition to school, the childminder ensures that

p.2

need to do better?

staff at the school are well informed about children's individual development and any additional needs that they may have. She prepares written reports and attends meetings with key staff. This collaborative approach provides children with a continuity of care and education during their transitions to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about different faiths, cultures and traditions. For example, children create lanterns and give each other gifts as they learn about festivals such as Diwali. Children learn about what makes them unique and celebrate their similarities and differences. For example, children who speak multiple languages access books and resources in their home language. This supports children's understanding of the wider world and prepares them for life in modern Britain.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n enhance ways to further include parents in their child's development and extend learning at home n focus the curriculum more sharply for babies to build on what they already know and can do.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY440493 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10355291 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Pensby area of Wirral. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder shared a range of documentation with the inspector, such as evidence of the childminder's continued professional development and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder discussed how she works in partnership with other professionals who share the care of children attending.

p.4

Inspection activities

2 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

2 October 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6