Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 1 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder organises a broad range of well-planned activities, both inside and outside, for children. This supports them to make good progress in all areas of their learning in readiness for school.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promote their good health.  Children behave well. They are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to extend the peer observations between the childminder and her assistant, in order to further evaluate and build on their already good practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of peer observations to evaluate practice and promote professional development for the childminder and her assistant, in order to enhance children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including evidence of suitability of all adults in the house.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides purposeful activities to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. Children are excited to explore the effects of winter by cracking an ice film as part of an outdoor water play experiment. The childminder and assistant are nearby to offer support and make good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts in children's routine. For example, when they help to set the table for lunch, children count their friends aloud joining in together saying, 'one, two, three, four.' The childminder encourages them to develop their problem-solving skills by asking them to sort crockery and cutlery for each other. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements, and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments,

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who attend. This is good

ensure children's learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and they enjoy their cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both in the front and rear garden areas and while on daily outings. They practise balancing on beams with the childminder close at hand to offer support and reassurance as needed. They know why exercise is important to their health along with a healthy diet commenting 'this water is good for me'. The childminder meets their individual dietary preferences with wholesome home-cooked meals and snacks. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the diverse community in their locality. This awareness of diversity is helping them get ready for the move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She reviews risks in the environment regularly and involves children in helping to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents. Systems for evaluating what is working and what needs to improve are being developed. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and uses these in her planning. The childminder keeps a close check on how well the children are doing in their learning and shares this with parents. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities. There is scope to further inform professional development opportunities through the childminder and her assistant observing and evaluating each other's interaction with children. This is to ensure that their good practice

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provision is good

is continually improved and effective techniques shared to raise children's achievements to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338814 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 862791 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sandbach. She operates during term time from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and regularly works with an assistant.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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