Done, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 29 April 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how children learn. Her observations are insightful, and she uses them to identify next steps for children's learning that challenge and engage them.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is outstanding. She plays and talks with children, continually creating and building on ways to promote their very best levels of progress.  Children are excited about their learning. They watch, wait and wonder with the childminder and ask thoughtful questions such as, 'Where will the bubbles go? Will they fly up high into the sky or go pop down on the ground?'  Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents contribute information about their children's development, which is included in the childminder's accurate assessments of their children's progress. Daily exchanges of information ensure outstanding continuity

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This provision is outstanding

of care for children as they move between their homes and the childminding provision.  The childminder continuously seeks to improve her service. Her targets for improvement are practical and relevant. This means that when the targets have been met, there is a visible and measurable improvement in children's learning and enjoyment.  The childminder keeps children safe. She knows how to seek advice about child protection matters. She knows the action she must take if she is concerned that a child in her care may be at risk of abuse or neglect.  The childminder effectively promotes children's love of reading. She makes the sharing of stories and poems into a pleasurable experience. Consequently, children want to learn to read and write.

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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

 consider additional ways to encourage children to apply their creative skills imaginatively, using their own ideas about what to make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector looked at observation, planning and assessment records and documentation to promote children's health and well-being.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that fully promote the seven areas of learning. She plans challenging activities for every child, using her accurate knowledge of what children already know and can do. For example, the childminder recognises that two-year-old children are ready to learn more about numbers and counting. She devises games and activities that provide engaging opportunities for children to count. In addition, the childminder skilfully weaves words that describe size, quantity and shape into her teaching. As a result, children of all ages achieve excellent understanding, leading to rapid progress in mathematics. Children understand that they are learning and growing. They are proud of their own achievements and this motivates them to listen and learn even more. They are ready to continue being successful learners at school. Children are taught to use tools and materials with increasing skill when they

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who attend. This is outstanding

create pictures and models with the childminder. She provides plentiful resources and ideas. However, the childminder has identified that she provides less scope for children to apply their creative skills imaginatively, using just their own ideas about what to make or do.

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outstanding

The childminder is a very calm presence and children thrive in her company. Her home is an extremely welcoming place where children feel safe, secure and happy. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to provide healthy and balanced snacks and meals. As a result, children learn to make healthy choices as they grow. Children attend a local physical activity session with the childminder, extending their understanding of how their bodies work. The childminder's accredited training has increased her understanding of how the seven areas of learning are combined within every activity and routine. She now makes even better use of her resources to promote children's learning. For example, there is a picture book of all resources which allows children to choose what they want to do. This helps children to independently decide which toys to use to extend their play and learning. Risk assessments are explained to

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outstanding

children so that they understand how following rules and routines keeps them all safe.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She consults parents, children and other settings when she evaluates her provision. Partnerships are extremely effective when children make daily moves between their homes, the childminding provision and pre-schools or schools. Important events, summaries of children's progress and the next steps for their learning are regularly shared between everyone involved with the child. The childminder actively seeks out sources of professional support. She links with other childminders and attends local authority meetings. As a result, she is extremely well-informed about changes and developments relevant to her work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304594 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 867543 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Winsford. Her provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5.

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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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