Childminder EY476412

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 provides a nurturing and calm environment in which children thrive. Children are confident and demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's home. They involve the childminder in their play and look to her for support or reassurance. The childminder knows children exceptionally well. She gathers information about their care routines and learning when they first start to attend. This helps the childminder ensure that she meets children's needs from the very start. The childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum based on her understanding of how children learn and their individual interests.

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The provision is good

The development of children's personal skills and emotional regulation are at the heart of the curriculum. Children learn to recognise their emotions and feelings. The childminder praises children and celebrates their achievements. This helps children to develop self-confidence. The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations for children. The childminder helps children to develop positive behaviour, such as sharing and turn-taking. She helps children to understand the impact their behaviour may have on others. Children behave well and welcome visitors with confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder talks to children and narrates their play. She introduces new vocabulary during conversations with children. For example, as children play in water, the childminder introduces words such as 'depth' and 'absorb'. All attempts to communicate are valued by the childminder. She helps children to use pictures and signs to communicate their needs. For instance, visual timetables help children to understand what happens 'now' and 'next'. Children develop good communication skills. n The childminder plans her curriculum to develop children's physical skills. Children have access to an outdoor area in which they can develop their ball skills, such as throwing and kicking. They pour water from jugs and use these to fill up buckets. These experiences help children to develop their strength and coordination. n The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and development. When children require additional support, this is quickly implemented. The

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need to do better?

childminder works in close partnership with a range of outside agencies to help ensure that the individual needs of children are met. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children develop their independence skills. For example, they learn how to wash their hands properly, pour their own drinks and feed themselves. Children recognise when they need to sit quietly to regulate their feelings. The childminder encourages children to make choices about what they would like to

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need to do better?

9 July 2025 play with. Children are becoming increasingly independent. This helps to prepare them for their future learning n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They value the regular communication about their child's learning and development. The childminder shares ideas and offers advice on a range of topics, such as toilet training and weaning. This helps to promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder helps children to learn about risks in the environment. They tidy up toys and walk outdoors to minimise the risk of falling. However, the childminder has not yet considered helping children to learn about risks when using the internet. This means children may not know where to get support if they need it. n Children spontaneously look at books, which are easily accessible throughout the environment. They enjoy a broad array of both fiction and non-fiction books.

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need to do better?

Children handle books with confidence, turning pages to look at the illustrations. They are supported to develop a love of reading from a very early age.

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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 help children to learn about risks online and how to get support if they need to.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476412 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10398535 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 28 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Widnes. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector considered written and verbal feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 July 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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