Childminder in Cheshire EastOfsted inspection, 20 Apr 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 19 November 2009

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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

 Children are happy, excited and eager to learn and get involved. They behave well and show an increasing ability to concentrate and work independently.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the care of the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She also regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant training courses.  The childminder is extremely caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. This enables children to develop self-confidence and nurtures their overall well-being.  The childminder effectively evaluates her provision and plans for continuous improvement, so that practice is continually developed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder focusses too much on ensuring children take part in planned activities and does not give them enough time to lead and develop their own play.  The childminder does not always use a wide range of strategies to support and encourage children's developing language skills, so that they are more confident in using language in their play.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to lead and develop their own play, and use their interests more proactively to build further on their learning  provide further opportunities for children to build on their developing language skills, by using a wider range of strategies to support them as they play, for example, by repeating familiar phrases and introducing new vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of children present.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity children were involved in.  The inspector reviewed the evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, her safeguarding policies and procedures and a range of other supporting documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a range of interesting and age-appropriate learning experiences, both in the home and outdoors. Planning is based on children's interests. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of spontaneous opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. Consequently, children are not always able to extend their thinking further in order to raise attainment to the highest level. Children have their curiosity awakened when they explore the texture of cornflakes in a bowl. They develop the use of their senses when searching for grapes hidden there. The childminder provides commentary and encourages children's participation. However, she does not always make good use of her teaching skills to help children develop their communication skills. For example, she does not seize opportunities to repeat children's early language sounds or to introduce new words. Children are well-supported to practise

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who attend. This is good

and refine a number of skills, which helps them to develop socially, physically and emotionally. Consequently, children make good progress in their development and learning, and their readiness for the next stage in their learning is well promoted.

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good

The childminder spends time getting to know children when they start. She understands what interests them and motivates their learning. Children show good levels of independence and confidence, enthusiastically responding to activities the childminder provides. Children benefit from snacks and meals that are healthy and nutritious and take into account their dietary needs. They learn how to use their bodies in different ways as they move confidently around the home and outdoor area. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through fresh air and exercise. They visit local parks, toddler groups and places of interest. This extends children's social skills and helps to ensure that they are well prepared for their move on to school or nursery.

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provision is good

The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She undertakes regular training to underpin her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her expert knowledge to plan for and monitor children's good progress. Consequently, she is able to improve her skills and the provision for children. Children are safeguarded well. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. Good information is exchanged with parents and other settings children attend, in order to promote cooperative working. The progress check for children aged between two and three years is appropriately completed and shared with parents. The childminder promotes children's progress effectively by planning targeted activities from the outset.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304639 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 867544 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She lives in the Congleton, Cheshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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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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