Howman, Cecilia Ruth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 19 May 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 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.  Excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals, right from the start, ensure that children's individual needs are exceptionally well met.  Teaching is good because the childminder understands how to promote each child's learning and she has high expectations for their achievements. This results in children making good progress given their unique starting points and capabilities.  The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She provides consistent routines and boundaries. As a result, children behave well, share, take turns and show respect towards others.  The childminder is keen to develop her service. She acts on advice and attends a lot of

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This provision is good

training to enhance her knowledge even further. Her plans for improvement are well targeted to strengthen her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn about size and measurement as part of their mathematical development.  The childminder does not always plan for the use of her garden effectively, to enable children to explore and investigate outdoors.

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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

 give children more opportunities to learn about size and measurement during everyday routines, for example, by using words like big, little, more and less as they play and explore  provide more opportunities for children to explore and investigate outdoors, for example, by providing a wide range of natural and sensory items for them to use.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of children present.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, her safeguarding policies and procedures and a range of other supporting documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in writing.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a range of fun, interesting and age-appropriate learning experiences. She consistently makes the most of opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. For example, when children pretend to be dentists or doctors she provides stethoscopes, mirrors and costumes to extend the activity. Consequently, children are able develop their thinking and learning further. The childminder encourages children's participation and talks to them continually. However, she does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn about size and measurement as part of their mathematical development. Indoors, children enjoy exploring and investigating natural and sensory resources. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can extend these opportunities outdoors in the garden, to build further on children's learning. Children are well supported to practise and refine a number of skills, which helps

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who attend. This is good

them to develop socially, physically and emotionally.

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outstanding

Children have an excellent relationship with the childminder. Their self-esteem is extremely high as the childminder continually praises their efforts and achievements, and involves them in continual conversation to ensure they are fully engaged and listened to at all times. Children's behaviour is excellent and they respect each other's feelings. Children are learning to live healthily and their daily routine ensures there is plenty of exercise. They learn how to use their bodies in different ways, moving confidently around the home. They learn about healthy lifestyles through spending time in the fresh air, taking exercise, and protecting themselves from the strong sun. They also learn about healthy hearts and teeth in role play. Children develop independence skills and begin to manage their own personal needs. For example, the youngest children put on their own shoes. The childminder consistently use daily routines, such as lunchtime, to provide further

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outstanding

opportunities for older children to extend their independence, for example, by setting the table and tidying away afterwards.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands her duties to safeguard children, and implements policies and safe working practices well to promote children's safety and well-being. Her training, qualifications and experience impact positively on the quality of care she provides to children. The childminder is reflective and continually evaluates her practice, seeking the views of parents and children. Parents are well informed about the service and their comments about the childminder are positive. Children's progress and their next steps in learning are regularly shared with parents. Parents are encouraged to continue children's learning at home. Partnerships with other settings children attend are equally as strong. This collaborative approach to children's individual care and learning ensures good progress is made.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296072 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 861566 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday all year round between the hours of 8am and 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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