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

Children appear very happy in the care of the kind and nurturing childminder. New children settle in very quickly and form strong attachments with her. They seek her out when they are tired and receive loving cuddles and words of reassurance. This helps children to feel secure and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder has clear expectations for behaviour. She talks to children about sharing and intervenes swiftly when upset occurs, reminding children of the rules and boundaries. Children listen carefully to the childminder's instructions, such as during 'tidy-up time', and they follow the daily routine. They have good manners and behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children on outings so that they can socialise with larger groups of children. She has noticed that this helps children to be more confident with new people and in new environments. Children are eager to join in group activities. The childminder models positive behaviour as she plays alongside children. For example, she demonstrates how to turn-take as they play games, and children copy the positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable and understands the different ways that children learn. She plans an interesting curriculum. This helps children to mostly make good progress in their learning. However, on some occasions, when delivering activities, the childminder does not focus on the specific things that children need to learn next. Some children have too much new learning to consider. This does not help them to consistently build on their existing skills. n Communication and language development is mostly promoted well. The childminder chats to children as they play. She recaps on prior learning and asks children questions. However, the childminder does not always allow children enough time to respond to her questions. Instead, she asks children more questions. For children who are developing their vocabulary, this approach does not best support their language development. n Mathematical development is well implemented across the setting. Older children

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need to do better?

count with confidence and recognise a range of numerals. They show skill when counting and incorporate this into their independent play. Children count their actions, such as jumps and hops. The childminder uses positional language, such as 'under' and 'on top of'. Children use this vocabulary to describe the position of toys. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in learning, particularly their eventual move to school. n Children have a positive attitude to learning. They concentrate well when taking part in adult-led activities. The childminder shows children how to create an obstacle course. Children are persistent and show resilience when they jump

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20 November 2024 over equipment. They keep trying until they are successful. Children are eager and motivated learners. n The childminder takes children on lots of outings. She chooses places of interest that are based on what children are currently learning. Children learn about autumn. The childminder plans opportunities to take part in outdoor autumn scavenger hunts. Children meet new people in the community. This helps them to learn about similarities between themselves and others. This enhances children's social skills and develops their understanding of the world. n The childminder is reflective and recognises the need for continued professional development. She completes all mandatory training and a range of additional training to extend her skills and knowledge further. The childminder links with other settings that children attend to share good practice and ideas to best support children's development. This helps to provide consistency in care and

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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 focus precisely on the specific skills children need to learn next to help build on what they already know and can do n consistently implement strategies to support children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541311 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10364128 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 10 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Upton, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder.

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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

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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