Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wirral

This provision meets requirements

The childminder greets children with warmth and kindness, making them feel comfortable and valued from the moment they arrive. The childminder has created a calm and welcoming home-from-home environment that fosters children's physical, social, and emotional growth.

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Children eagerly engage in the well-equipped garden, enjoying activities like football, climbing and imaginative play in the outdoor playhouse. The childminder organises regular outings to parks, forests and the library. Children broaden their experiences and connect with the community, gaining valuable social skills and confidence. Indoor activities such as colouring and using scissors, strengthen their small muscles. Children actively participate in tasks like planting and growing herbs. They help to care for stick insects, a tortoise and observe squirrels and birds on outdoor feeders. Children strengthen their observational and inquiry skills as they ask questions, make connections and become more attentive to the world around them.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder maintains respectful and supportive interactions with children, engaging warmly in their activities and ideas. She listens attentively as they express their wish to create a 'monster drawing for their mum', showing genuine interest and encouragement. When introducing games like skittles, she clearly explains the rules, guiding young children as they learn what is expected. Children build on essential social skills as they learn to listen, take turns and follow instructions.

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n The childminder communicates effectively with parents when children are dropped off or collected. She passes on messages to and from school, where necessary. Parents speak highly of the childminder and compliment the home- cooked meals and healthy snacks that she provides for children. Parents say that their children are safe and always happy to be with the childminder. n Children learn to follow a clear routine and know what to do next. They are encouraged to tidy up when they have finished with an activity. The childminder supports them to take responsibility for their own personal belongings as they get ready to leave for school. Children develop self-reliance and increase their organisational skills as they become more confident in managing personal tasks. n Children are involved in decisions about what foods they would like to eat. They learn to feel valued and respected as they express their preferences. The

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childminder encourages them to make healthy choices and explains the benefits of vegetables and fruits. Children begin to learn the importance of a balanced

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5 November 2024 and healthy diet. n The childminder ensures that children are safe in her care and provides suitable seats for car transportation. She carries out daily risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment. Children are involved in sensitive discussions about themes, such as staying safe online and road safety. The childminder fosters a proactive sense of responsibility in children, preparing them with essential skills to recognise and navigate safety challenges independently. n The childminder knows children in her care well. She is sensitive to individual children's needs and has experience of supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities. She fosters an inclusive atmosphere that encourages children to show respect and consideration for others. n Children celebrate various cultural festivals as they create items, such as elephant masks and lanterns. They access a diverse collection of books and

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resources that highlight the richness of different cultures. Children across different age groups interact kindly with one another, sharing materials and taking turns. Children develop an appreciation for diversity, learning to value and respect differences among people and their cultural backgrounds. n Children's views of the childminder are positive. Younger children seek reassurance from her, indicating a secure attachment. Older children tell the inspector that they enjoy their time with the childminder. They highlight their favourite activities, such as colouring. Children develop a sense of confidence and belonging.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 306183 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10359801 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Eastham, Wirral. She provides care for children from Monday to Thursday, before and after school from 8.15am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm. She also cares for children during school holidays from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and the co-childminder's assistant. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the setting.

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5 November 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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