Carr, Joanne

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 develop strong bonds with the childminder and thrive in her care. Children happily seek out the childminder to play with them or for reassurance and support. This makes children feel safe and secure in the childminder's homely provision. The childminder works closely with parents to find out detailed information about children's interests and starting points. She uses this information to plan appropriate activities to support children's individual development needs. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children to be independent thinkers. Children have free access to a range of toys and activities and eagerly choose for themselves what they want to play with. The childminder supports older children to complete tasks, such as putting on their coats and shoes or using the toilet. This helps to prepare children for school. Children have positive attitudes toward their learning. They start to understand routines and follow instructions well. Children are keen to help the childminder. For example, they help to set the table for snack time or sweep up after activities. The childminder sets clear boundaries and is a positive role model. She creates opportunities for children to learn how to take turns and share. If children begin to demonstrate unwanted behaviour, the childminder responds swiftly to distract them. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement with the children, and their behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with an ambitious curriculum that supports their development across all areas of learning effectively. For example, children use their imagination, think creatively and explore ideas as they role-play in the toy kitchen. They problem-solve, develop hand-eye coordination and increase their small muscle control as they fill pots with bird seed using a variety of tools. Children begin to show confidence as they play and engage well in their learning. n Children begin to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder introduces colours, numbers and shapes to children as they play. She uses mathematical language during activities. For example, children fill containers and the childminder uses words such as 'more' and 'less'. However, she does not always make the most of opportunities to extend and embed mathematical learning. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's

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communication and language skills. She narrates children's play and introduces new words to them. The childminder ensures children have a variety of books readily available. They eagerly choose stories for the childminder to read. Younger children sit on her lap and listen intently as she reads and talks about

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12 February 2025 the pictures on each page. However, the childminder's interactions do not always give younger children the opportunity to enhance their speech and language skills even further. n Children benefit from a range of experiences and knowledge of the wider world. For example, children enjoy trips to a local playgroup, where they play with other children. The childminder takes the children on nature walks to collect items such as fir cones and leaves, which they later use in art activities. They visit the local café, park and shops. This provides diverse learning opportunities, fosters social skills and promotes awareness of the community the children live in. n Children enjoy home-cooked food and a variety of snacks throughout the day. The childminder ensures that children have daily access to fresh air and exercise to develop their physical skills and well-being. The childminder places a great

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emphasis on safety. She ensures children understand road safety and the importance of staying together when going out in the community. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She completes all statutory training, such as paediatric first aid. She regularly reads information online and discusses good practice ideas with other childminders. She undertakes training if she feels it will support her teaching in any specific area, or to meet individual children's needs. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that she keeps parents well informed about their children's development, both verbally and by sending photos using an online system. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They comment on how kind and nurturing she is. They explain how she supports and enhances their children's development in all areas. The childminder provides parents with story sacks and ideas for how they can

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need to do better?

support their children's learning at home. This promotes positive parent partnerships and consistency in children's learning.

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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 strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of early mathematics through their play n enhance interactions with younger children to support their developing speech and language skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547425 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10368508 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 7 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bromborough, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children attending.

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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 and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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