Childminder, Out-of school day care in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children's interests are actively used by the childminder to plan activities and experiences to effectively promote their learning and development. This means they progress well through the areas of learning.  Children enjoy a warm, welcoming environment where they form good positive relationships. This helps to promote their confidence and well-being.  Children are involved in contributing their suggestions to the ground rules of the setting and consequently they behave very well.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. Children take part in a range of activities that encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. The childminder visually assesses and minimises risks to the premises on a daily basis.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to further develop the partnership working between other settings that children attend to help promote continuity in experiences.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and learning journals.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with husband and one child in Sandbach, Cheshire and uses the whole of the first floor, ground floor and the rear garden for childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses, such as food hygiene. She visits the local shops, leisure centre and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. The family has two cats and a guinea pig as pets.

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Information about the setting

There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group who attends for a variety of sessions. There are 11 school-age children who attend before and after school. The childminder is open all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend partnership working with other providers to obtain a fuller picture of children's next steps, especially where the child attends the other setting for most of their Early Years Foundation Stage provision.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and provides a varied range of activities and experiences that challenge and interest the children. She recognises the importance of learning through play and supports children to have the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning. They are encouraged to develop their independence as they are encouraged to tie their own shoe laces and go to the toilet unaided.

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who attend

Children engage in a wide range of physical activities both indoors and outside, such as climbing on the rope, sliding on the zip wire, riding on wheeled toys, playing ball games and going for local walks to help develop their physical skills. They use scissors to cut out their picture and are encouraged to write their name on the back of their picture, so developing their hand coordination skills. They are encouraged to recognise the letters in their name as they sound these out. They listen well to instructions and ask questions about why the pen is not working. They talk through their thoughts as they say they need to put more sticky tape on their picture. As they explore in the moon dough the childminder challenges the children to talk about different colours, the texture of the dough and what they can make with it. She helps them make connections in their learning as she talks about when she made an igloo out of snow when she was younger.

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who attend

As children play games on their hand held computers they learn to share and take turns. They learn about rules and cooperation as they play games, such as cricket. They freely talk about their day at school, what they have been up to, and who in their class is on red on the traffic light system for their behaviour. They are confident to try new activities, speak in a familiar group and will talk about their ideas as they decide to play 'mummies and daddies'.

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who attend

The childminder is confidently able to identify what the children in her care are able to do and what they are interested in, so she can provide a balance of activities and experiences, that complement those that the children receive in other settings. All children are generally working comfortably within the typical range of development expected for their age.

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who attend

The childminder records observations and assessments in each child's learning journal. These contain children's artwork, photographs and next steps in their learning and development. Parents have opportunities to view or make comments if they wish to help promote continuity in experiences. The childminder uses these effectively to plan suitably interesting and challenging activities to ensure children achieve well and make good progress in their chosen play.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children behave very well as the childminder, with the participation of the children sets clear boundaries and expectations. They are settled, happy and confidently explore the environment which supports their all-round development. They form secure attachments to the childminder who promotes their well-being and independence well. Children sidle onto her lap as they talk about what they want to do with their picture. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem by explaining that they can display their pictures on the door, so everyone can see them. They freely approach the childminder and say they are thirsty or hungry and the childminder immediately responds to their needs. The childminder encourages the children to use good manners and role models respectful interactions. Older children and younger children play well together and form positive relationships with each other.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are able to select their own toys and resources from the wide selection available indoors, so helping to promote their independence. These are stored so children can see what is available and make choices about their own play. Older children show care and concern for younger children as they check if they have washed their hands after going to the toilet. Children's good health is well-promoted as they are encouraged to eat healthy food options. They are encouraged to make a list of foods they want on the menu, so involving them in making healthy choices. Children discuss the importance of eating their lunch in order to have sufficient energy to play at the park later in the day. They learn about keeping themselves safe as they discuss road safety when walking to and from school. The childminder reminds children not to walk around with a cloth on their head as they cannot see where they are going and not to play near the stairs, so helping them to

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder takes the children on regular outings to local parks, the leisure centre and the library. This helps children to develop confidence, independence and social skills and helps them to prepare for the next stage in their life. Children are able to access the outdoor area where they learn to understand the importance of physical exercise and benefit from the fresh air. They regularly go swimming, so helping to develop their physical skills.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the signs to be concerned about in relation to child protection issues and has recently completed safeguarding training to help her promote children's well-being. She ensures that all members of the household are suitably checked and the identity of any visitors is checked and recorded. She has a range of policies which underpin the service she provides. Risk assessments are carried out on all the areas of the home used by the children and for each outing children take part in, to help keep children safe. Daily visual checks are also undertaken prior to the children arriving to help ensure the premises are safe and secure.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improvement and ensures her evaluation of her service results in better outcomes for children. She attends training sessions, meets with development workers and talks with other childminders to ensure she keeps up-to-date with current practices. She involves parents and children in the evaluation process by regularly asking for their verbal feedback. Parents requested that, when eating their lunch, children are encouraged to first eat their sandwiches. The childminder implemented this and now children know what to eat first, so promoting their good health.

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provision

The childminder has a good overview of the seven areas of learning and supports children to develop further, particularly in the prime areas of learning. The children enjoy continuity of care because the childminder works closely with parents. She encourages parents to provide children's routines and care needs so she can ensure consistency of care by adhering to these. She relays what children have been doing, how they have been whilst they have been in her care and passes on any messages from school. The childminder has started to liaise with the school in order to provide continuity in experiences and learning but there is scope to further improve this working partnership.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450621 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 810617 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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