Mrs Clare Edwards

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 18 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 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 plans a broad range of activities to support children to make good progress in their learning. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.  Children are protected from harm. The childminder fully understands her role in keeping children safe and knows the procedures to follow, should there be a concern about a child in her care.  Good partnerships with parents are maintained and a there is a constant flow of communication. This helps to identify and meet children's needs and support their home learning.  The childminder offers children a good level of emotional support. Children form positive relationships with her. They are well prepared for the transfer to other provisions, such as nursery and school.  A progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years is comprehensively carried out by the childminder. Parents receive relevant information

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This provision is good

about their child's progress and any additional support they may need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to fully explore and develop their own creativity and ideas.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children to build on their literacy skills.

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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

 extend opportunities to promote children's independence and creative thinking so they are encouraged to take the lead and fully explore different ways of doing things  provide more opportunities for children to build on their literacy skills further to enhance their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor area.  The inspector observed children engaged in learning activities indoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and policies and procedures, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's development records.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation documents and plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching. She knows the children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. The childminder effectively supports children to acquire and develop their communication and language skills. Younger children are encouraged to develop early their speech with babble sounds. They benefit from hearing and using a range of sounds and words to communicate with the childminder. Older children practise their talking and listening skills as they take part in conversations with the childminder. Children show an interest in looking at a variety of books. They are learning about the shape of letters in the alphabet. However, the childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to recognise familiar words, such as their own names, to help increase their literacy skills. Children make choices about their play and follow their interests using a variety of equipment that is stored at low levels. They take

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who attend. This is good

part in adult-led activities that promote their creativity. However, during these activities children are not always fully challenged to take the lead and explore what they want to do and how they want to do it.

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good

The childminder works effectively with parents so that children receive a positive and smooth move into her care. This helps children to feel safe, settled and quickly reassured, as they separate confidently from their parents. Children visit toddler groups where they socialise with other children and adults to develop their confidence. This helps children prepare for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. Children are confident and behave very well. Their self-esteem and confidence is developed well through consistent praise and reinforcement from the childminder. Safety in the home and on outings is given a high priority. Children learn about road awareness and stranger danger. Children benefit from the strong emphasis given to healthy lifestyles. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, and access water easily during the day. Regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and exercise help to build on children's physical

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends further training to enhance her practice. She has recently achieved an early years qualification at level 3. This has improved her practice, which has an impact on the learning experiences she offers children. She reviews all aspects of her practice and puts into place clear action plans to drive forward improvements. The childminder works well with external agencies. This is particularly evident with the children attending who have special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure that their next steps are fully considered. The childminder's positive partnership working with parents contributes to the good progress children make in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304470 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 867537 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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