Childminder 2692045

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and ready to learn. They settle quickly in the childminder's home. The childminder works closely with families and gathers information to help children feel secure. Children immediately immerse themselves in the activities the childminder prepares. For example, children enjoy completing puzzles with the childminder's encouragement. Children beam with pride at their achievements. They demonstrate increased confidence and a positive attitude to their learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a calm and consistent role model. She sets clear boundaries and has high expectations. Children understand the clear house rules and begin to play cooperatively with their friends. They develop strong levels of independence. The childminder encourages children to manage tasks for themselves. For example, children know to tidy away toys once they have finished playing. They show responsibility and respect for their environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps to prepare children for their next stage of learning. She plans a curriculum that is child focused and fully considers children's individual interests. The childminder quickly identifies when children may require additional support. She provides targeted interventions that enable all children to make progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully constructs an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs of all children. She recognises that every child's learning journey is unique and adapts her teaching to respond effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive carefully targeted support. The childminder ensures that they can access all areas of learning. This helps to make sure that all children make the best possible progress from their individual starting points in development. n Children benefit from a wide range of fun and stimulating experiences beyond the home that extend their learning. They regularly meet with other children at local play centres. The childminder uses these experiences to provide children with valuable opportunities to build friendships and develop their social skills. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents and carers and

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need to do better?

other professionals. Parents are well informed of what children have enjoyed during the day. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's learning and shares these with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure consistency in the care and education that children receive. n Children have opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities to sing and listen to stories to further enhance their language skills. However, at times, the

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need to do better?

28 August 2025 childminder does not use opportunities to extend children's conversational skills. For instance, she asks some questions that only require one-word answers. This does not enable children to develop their language and communication skills further. n Children learn about the importance of good hygiene. The childminder consistently reinforces this through daily routines. For instance, she reminds children to wash their hands after playing in the mud kitchen to remove germs. Children know to wash their hands before mealtimes. This helps children to develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder is reflective and recognises the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. Since her last inspection, she has attended a wide range of training, including courses on creating an ambitious curriculum. As a result, children benefit from a well-planned and engaging curriculum.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children with SEND well. She has recently attended training to further support children with SEND. The childminder implements ideas and new skills she learns from training courses to better support the children in her care. This helps children with SEND to make excellent progress. n Children develop their physical skills. They enjoy spending time in the garden, where they climb on the climbing frame, have races and explore in the mud. The childminder actively encourages cooperative play, supporting children to take turns. These outdoor experiences support children to make good progress in their physical development and their ability to play positively with others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n encourage children's language skills even further, such as by developing effective questioning techniques.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2692045 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10383049 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 19 December 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Saughall Massie, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector her curriculum, children's learning and how she plans for children's progress. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder's documentation was available to view, including accident forms and suitability checks.

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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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Inspection activities

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