Childminder in Sefton

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

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her setting and builds strong relationships with children and their families. Children are happy, and they show high levels of confidence as they explore their surroundings and make choices about what they want to do. The childminder has high expectations of all children. She offers an ambitious curriculum, overall, and a wide range of activities that are adapted to support the learning and development needs of all children who attend. The childminder allows time for children to focus and showcase their skills. This supports children to develop a deep sense of pride in their accomplishments.

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The provision is good

Children learn to behave well. The childminder is a good role model for all children. She encourages children to share and take turns with each other. Children regularly invite each other into their play and to share their favourite stories. They develop a love of reading as they take books to the childminder to read to them. They sit and listen well. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns as they turn the pages of the book. Children enjoy being praised for their positive behaviour and are motivated to do well in their learning. Children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's unique learning needs. Through ongoing observations and assessments, the childminder regularly monitors children's progress. She effectively identifies age-appropriate next steps for children to work towards, ensuring each child receives personalised support tailored to their individual learning needs. Children make good overall progress and gain confidence in their abilities. n The childminder consistently introduces new vocabulary during play. For example, she introduces words such as rough, smooth and tough to describe items found on a woodland walk. Children have many opportunities to develop their listening and attention skills as the childminder engages children in conversations and asks a range of questions. However, occasionally, the childminder uses unfamiliar phrases and incorrect words, such as 'peggies'

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need to do better?

instead of teeth. This means that children do not always hear the correct language being used consistently. n Children are taught the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides healthy snacks of fruit and water. Meals are home-cooked, wholesome and nutritiously balanced. Children learn to make healthy choices. The childminder ensures children have access to daily exercise and outdoor play, for example when they visit parks or play in the childminder's garden. This supports their physical development well.

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3 February 2025 n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about diversity. She plans a range of opportunities to discuss similarities and differences. Children explore differences between themselves and others around them. They develop an understanding of what makes them unique as they compare their eye colours. This helps children to become confident and to develop a positive sense of self. n The childminder takes children out on regular trips and outings within the local community. She ensures that children have the opportunity to develop a positive sense of belonging. For instance, the childminder regularly meets up with other local childminders at the play centres. This ensures that children have the opportunity to socialise and play with other children of the same age. This helps children's social skills to develop well. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly. She is always looking for ways

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need to do better?

to learn new things and develop her opportunities further. She keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly attends online webinars and training with other childminders. This helps extend children's learning experiences. n Parents appreciate and value the information they receive about their child's daily routines and progress. The childminder shares relevant information with parents and suggests things that parents can do to continue to offer learning opportunities at home. This helps to ensure there is a consistent approach to children's learning and 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 ensure the correct language and pronunciation are modelled effectively to fully support children's developing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364228 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10367313 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 6 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bootle. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained the curriculum during a learning walk with the inspector. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during play and daily routines. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity together and discussed the quality of teaching and learning afterwards. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant records and key documentation. n Parents' views were obtained through available references and letters. n All areas of the premises used for childminding were viewed, and the inspector took account of how the childminder ensures that children are safe.

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Inspection activities

3 February 2025 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

3 February 2025 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.

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