Childminder in Wirral

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and is attentive to their needs. This leads to a harmonious and happy atmosphere for learning. Children explore fun activities in safe, exciting and meaningful ways. For instance, the childminder develops children's recent interests to create their own magic potions by encouraging them to experiment with different ingredients, scents and textures. The childminder provides children with what they need at exactly the right time for their age and development. This helps children to become competent and successful learners.

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The provision is good

Children are engaged and highly motivated to learn. They have rich opportunities to explore wildlife and learn about how to cook a variety of fresh vegetables. For instance, older children are happy to share their knowledge of herbs and flowers. They confidently explain how to grow tomatoes and make fresh pizza sauce. The childminder supports children to develop a deeper understanding of what she teaches by revisiting and reminding children of their prior learning. Children develop excellent skills in listening, attention and concentration.

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The provision is good

The childminder builds special bonds with children. Children learn how to manage their personal care routines and gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands, and understand why this is important. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Parents and carers state they feel extremely valued. They appreciate how the childminder shares with them ideas about how they can build on their children's learning journey with activities to do at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear and ambitious plans for every child. She seeks advice and views from children, parents and other professionals to ensure that her practice gives children the best start in life. The childminder continues to update her skills and knowledge and reflects on what she has learned. n The childminder uses her experience and formal documentation to help her to monitor children's development, checking that children do not fall behind in their learning. She takes into account children's interests. The childminder observes children and understands what they are learning and what they need to learn next. n Children's behaviour is exceptional. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She gently and consistently reminds children about the expectations for their behaviour. As a result, children are extremely familiar with rules and routines. Children demonstrate kind and caring behaviour towards each other.

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need to do better?

n Children communicate using key words throughout the day and collaborate on

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1 July 2025 tasks that take their learning a step further. For example, older children help younger children by giving clues during fun activities, such as during a game to hunt the missing sock. They encourage their friends to count their steps and jump higher in a sack race. Additionally, children create pictures for their friends and show concern for each other's well-being. n The childminder supports children's readiness for school. She provides extensive opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. Children are encouraged to dress themselves and put on their shoes. They help the childminder set the table in preparation for snack. The childminder provides them with sufficient time before assisting. This helps children to build resilience and determination. Children from an early age develop independence and self- help skills. n The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children develop

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their balance, movement and dexterity. They skilfully use scissors and pencils, fill containers with water, run and climb. n Children make links in their learning. They talk to the childminder about how they can keep themselves healthy with nutritious food and exercise. During a cookery activity, children demonstrate how to chop tomatoes and cut pizza dough into equal parts using safety knives. They remember that flour is used to make dough, discuss healthy toppings and use mathematical language, such as 'halves' and 'quarters', as they complete the task. n Overall, the childminder plans a broad curriculum that meets the individual needs of children. Throughout the day, children access a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. However, although the childminder recognises that children have access to technology in their home lives, she does not consider how best to plan consistent opportunities for children to further their knowledge 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 strengthen understanding of technology in the early years and embed this in practice to further improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479797 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10388583 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Greasby, Wirral. She operates during term time, from 8am to 5.45pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder provides government-funded childcare and occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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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