Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/04/2014 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

 The childminder has a secure understanding of promoting the learning and development of children. The quality of teaching is good and the children are supported in their learning so that they make good progress.  The childminder has developed secure bonds with children and clearly demonstrates a good understanding of the children in her care. Achievements are positively reinforced and children are well prepared for transitions.  The childminder provides a stimulating, well-resourced environment for children to develop and learn. She is fully aware of safety and well-being of the children in her care and clearly demonstrates the importance of keeping them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to enhance the strategies used by the childminder in order to help the youngest children to share and take turns.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 taking place in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and outside play area.  The inspector carried out a shared observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning records, other records and children's information records.

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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 her husband and two children aged six and eight in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The whole of the three-storey house and the front garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends activities with the children in the local community, including toddler groups and the library. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre-school. There are currently three children on roll, of whom two are in the early years age range and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 enhance strategies to help younger children to share and take turns in their play.

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who attend

Children make good progress in the childminder's care. She demonstrates an effective knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a detailed knowledge of the children in her care and how they learn. She provides a warm, welcoming and well- resourced environment for children to learn and develop. She knows the children well and provides a range of freely chosen and planned experiences. There are a wide range of learning resources available for children at their own height. Children are encouraged to make choices in their learning experiences and supported to do so with clearly labelled boxes and baskets of resources. They form relationships and develop self-confidence in the childminder's care, for example, older children help the younger children in their self- care and development. The childminder supports children's communication and language development, skilfully using examples from the children's own experiences to help them

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who attend

understand the concepts of big and small. She attentively listens to what they have to say. Children are effectively supported in their physical development with outdoor play, regular trips to the nearby play area and to local recreational activities, including football.

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who attend

The childminder has a well-stocked book area, and children enjoy books and stories together with her. They are also supported in their mark-making and writing skills and enjoy creative activities including painting and making pictures for spring and Easter. The childminder has a range of resources to support children in understanding technology, including push button toys and equipment, so that they begin to understand how things work. Children are eager learners and the childminder's effective teaching encourages them in their learning, so that they are very well prepared for school.

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who attend

The childminder is good at recognising children's developmental stages and uses observations to establish what they can do and their next steps for development. The children's learning journals, which are shared with parents, are a very good record of their progress. These include photographs, children's drawings, observations and evaluated activity plans showing what children are learning in all areas. Parents are further involved in their children's learning progress through 'All about me' records, daily diaries and 'My wow moments'. This helps to promote continuity in learning and care.

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who attend

There are a good range of good quality resources which are well organised and easy for children to reach. Outside there is a small garden and there is also a public children's play area close by. The childminder makes good use of this wonderful resource for the children in her care. Children's interests are followed, for example, children enjoy baking and so they go on trips to the local bakery to watch bread and cakes being made by the local baker. Children enjoy playing and exploring and having a go at new things, for example, making banana muffins and mixing the ingredients together. Children observe the butter change from a solid state to liquid when melted and the difference between the raw ingredients and the cooked muffins. The quality of the teaching is effective so that children's learning and development is enhanced.

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

The childminder develops excellent bonds and attachments with children. This relationship is further complemented through the childminder's clear settling-in procedures, developed to meet the needs of parents and children. Children are confident and display positive behaviour. This is enhanced by the childminder's clear policies and procedures, including 'house rules' to encourage positive behaviour. The childminder is a good role model for children. She fully understands the importance of good hygiene routines and encourages children to develop good hygiene practices. She ensures children wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. As a result, they are happy and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder is fully committed to children's personal, social and emotional skills. She recognises their achievements with positive reinforcement and praise, for example, 'Well done, you've done brilliantly well' Consequently, children's self-esteem

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

is strengthened. However, there is scope to enhance the strategies used by the childminder in order to help the youngest children to share and take turns.

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

The childminder effectively supports children in their transitions, preparing them for the next stage in their development and learning. She communicates closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition to her home, including a welcome pack for new parents. There is a phased settling-in period and the childminder talks about her provision to parents. This helps them to be clear about the daily routines and planning she undertakes for children's development and learning. Preparations are made with parents for children's transitions to other settings and to school. Children attend the local toddler and pre-school groups and actively take part in the activities. They also go with the childminder to school to collect older children, so that they are emotionally ready for the next stage in their development. Children are active, energetic and take part in physical exercise. They access the small outside space at the childminder's house and are taken out regularly. They visit the local

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

library and other places of interest. There is space for children to rest at the childminder's home if necessary during the day. The childminder provides healthy snacks and lunches for children, including fresh fruit and spaghetti bolognese. Children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day, and the childminder takes the opportunity at lunchtimes to talk to the children about the morning activities and to consolidate their learning. The menus are emailed to parents at the beginning of the week so that they are fully aware of the meals provided for the children. Children are kept safe from harm, for example, during a baking activity the childminder explains why children should not go near the hot oven.

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provision

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She fully understands the learning and development requirements and monitors the educational programmes for children's learning, so that they make good progress. Children are effectively protected from harm as the childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of her responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In order to keep children safe, the childminder ensures that toys, equipment and premises are appropriate and are regularly checked. Risk assessments identify any hazards to children and swift action is taken in order to minimise these. The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of child protection. She knows the possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow to ensure that children are protected

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provision

from harm. She has clear written procedures in place, which are reviewed regularly. The childminder keeps a record of all visitors to her home and ensures that all adults living at the property have completed suitability checks.

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provision

The childminder has developed a self-evaluation process for her practice and further developments have been identified by herself. The childminder shows a strong commitment to further training to enhance her development and practice further. The childminder has very good working relationships with parents. She communicates with them on a regular basis, in a variety of different ways, including face to face, text and email. Information is shared about their children's play and development. Parents are encouraged to read all the written policies and procedures as they are given copies of these at the beginning of their child's time with the childminder. Testimonials from parents providing positive feedback were available on the day of the inspection, stating their satisfaction with the childminder's care and the support their children receive. The childminder has good links within the local community and partnerships with the local pre-

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY446683 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 896598 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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