Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 23 February 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality learning experiences for children, both inside and outside. As a result, children are highly motivated, eager to explore and develop a real thirst for learning.  All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make outstanding progress in their learning.  The childminder's evaluative and organisational skills are highly effective in driving improvement. She demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards achieving excellence in all areas.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder, who offers flexible settling- in arrangements. This means children's individual needs are always met extremely well and they form strong attachments with the childminder.  As a qualified and experienced teacher, the childminder continues to undertake training to support her professional development. This has a positive impact on her practice and

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This provision is outstanding

the quality of interaction to support children's learning throughout the day.  Excellent partnerships between parents and the childminder ensure that parents are well informed about their child's developmental progress.  Safeguarding is a priority for the childminder, who demonstrates an exceptional knowledge of how to keep children safe and is confident of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where each child is respected and valued.

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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

 refine the already excellent systems of partnerships with outside agencies, in order to share even more information.

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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 and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out evaluative observations with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the written views of parents presented during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, safeguarding documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of how children learn and her expertise in teaching to provide an outstanding range of learning opportunities. Babies acquire key skills to support their development, for example, language and communication are supported through the use of stories, books and songs. Children initiate many activities themselves, which are skilfully supported by the childminder. Babies' interest in sound leads them to explore different vibrations and rhythms. They compare the noisy objects of treasure baskets and the sounds they create. Older children benefit from prolonged periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment, which ensures they remain engaged and focused on activities. They develop essential skills for future learning, asking questions and solving problems, which helps ensure they are very well prepared for starting school. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other

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who attend. This is outstanding

professionals to support and promote each child's learning needs through a shared approach. Assessments of children's achievements are precise, sharply focused on every child's needs and shared frequently with parents to ensure every child makes rapid progress.

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outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children support their well-being. New babies settle quickly as the childminder supports them extremely well, allowing them time to explore the environment at their own pace. Children are very affectionate towards the childminder and readily seek her cuddles and reassurance for comfort when needed. Daily care practices, such as nappy changing and feeding carried out by the childminder, support children's emotional security and their self-esteem well. The childminder is an extremely good role model in showing children how to share and take turns. This helps children to form strong attachments with peers and to quickly understand what behaviour is acceptable. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She follows safe working practices exceptionally well to support children's health, safety and well-being.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment towards delivering exceptional standards. Her effective regime of continued professional development leads to a high level of consistency of practice. Robust procedures for evaluating the quality of provision ensure that children receive a rich and challenging range of activities. Thorough analysis of assessment information means that any potential learning needs are recognised and met quickly. Incisive self-evaluation accurately identifies how the childminder can improve her services even further. For example, she has recognised the need to strengthen systems for sharing information with outside agencies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382074 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 858724 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Vicars Cross, Chester. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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