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 thrive in this safe and welcoming setting. The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. Children arrive happy and settled. If they are feeling a little upset, they are comforted by the childminder and quickly settle into their day. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children and families and is responsive to children's individual needs.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder models good manners, and behaviour is gently managed in an age-appropriate way. The childminder helps children understand her expectations through established daily routines. This helps children to know what is expected of them. For example, young children listen well during circle time as they sing the days of the week song and babies join in by clapping. This helps to develop their emerging communication and language skills even further.

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The provision is good

There are opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, For example, the childminder organises yoga and 'funky feet' sessions. This encourages children to move their bodies in a variety of ways. Fine motor skills are developed through activities such as using pipettes to squeeze and by encouraging babies to self-feed, which supports the development of their hand-to-eye coordination. Outside, children play in a safe and well-resourced garden, where they run, climb and use wheeled toys.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder plans a curriculum that draws on her knowledge of the children and their individual interests. She focuses on developing the whole child, in particular building resilience, strong communication skills and independence. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away toys and put on their own shoes. This helps them to build the confidence needed for their transition to school. n The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development and uses these to plan for their next steps in learning. However, during some activities, the childminder does not always adapt them to suit the varying ages and stages of the children. Not all children are consistently supported to make the best possible progress and build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She is aware of her role in collaborating with parents

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need to do better?

and other professionals to ensure that children receive the appropriate support they need. The childminder encourages any assistants she works with to further their knowledge and skills, and they recently completed a special educational needs coordinator qualification. This enables the assistants to support the

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need to do better?

8 April 2025 childminder in providing focused, high-quality support for children with SEND. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and value the regular updates they receive. These keep them well informed about their children's progress and support the continuity of learning between home and the setting. However, the childminder does not actively seek parents' feedback to inform her practice, which limits opportunities for them to contribute to the ongoing development of the provision. n The childminder works closely with her assistants and they benefit from regular supervision sessions. She ensures that they keep their knowledge up to date through regular professional development opportunities. All mandatory training is completed. n The childminder offers a variety of home-cooked healthy meals and snacks. Children learn about the importance of good hygiene, including washing their hands before eating and after toileting. They learn about oral health and how to

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look after their teeth during daily tooth-brushing routines. Safe sun practices are implemented effectively, and children demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to protect themselves in the sun. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children learn to look after animals, such as the pet tortoise. They excitedly recall feeding the tortoise strawberries and lettuce. Children experience life cycles as they watch how caterpillars change into butterflies. They learn about different cultures and festivals, such as Lunar New Year and Diwali. This gives children an opportunity to learn more about the world they live in.

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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 delivery of the planned curriculum builds consistently on each child's existing knowledge, skills and next steps in learning n provide more opportunities for parents to share their feedback on the provision and actively contribute to its ongoing development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541700 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10380294 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 8 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives Newton, West Kirby. She operates from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded places for children aged from nine months up to four years. The childminder and her assistants hold level 3 qualifications in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 April 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

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