Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 28 April 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 uses her good knowledge of children to plan a wide variety of adult-led and child-initiated activities. As a result, children are motivated and make consistently good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder regularly shares information with them about their child's progress and how they can support their child's learning at home.  Children are extremely happy and sociable. They thoroughly enjoy their time in this relaxed and stimulating home. Children develop excellent relationships and close emotional attachments with the childminder. As a result, they show that they feel secure and develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Safeguarding procedures are very good. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that children's welfare is protected and they are kept safe.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations for improvement made at her last

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This provision is good

inspection. She uses self-evaluation effectively to monitor her provision and drive forward change. The childminder is proactive in maintaining a good quality service for children and their families.  Children enjoy a range of nutritious meals and snack, which promotes their very good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally asks younger children questions that do not fully extend their developing communication 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

 help younger children expand on what they say by using more carefully considered questions to encourage them to think about and express their ideas and preferences in more detail.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written questionnaires.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice and the systems used for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is experienced and has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. Regular observations, assessments and tracking enable her to plan meaningful experiences and opportunities. As a result, all children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is actively involved in children's play. Overall, teaching methods are good. Children learn about shapes and space as she introduces mathematical names for three-dimensional shapes. This prepares children for their next steps in learning, including their move on to school. However, on occasion the childminder asks children questions that only require a simple, one-word answer, such as yes or no. This means opportunities to encourage children to think more about their responses and to further extend their language skills are sometimes overlooked.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely warm, welcoming and clean environment. She is an excellent role model with an exceptionally calm manner. The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements. She encourages children to be kind. As a result, children have exceptional manners and are extremely well behaved. Consequently, they are secure and emotionally prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder is highly skilled at helping children learn to take calculated risks in their play. She talks to them about walking carefully down the stairs and helps them to learn how to be safe when playing outside. Furthermore, children take responsibility for helping to tidy up after they have finished playing. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal needs. She makes excellent use of routines to reinforce children's learning about hygiene. Children's independence is given high priority. They have free access to a wide

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outstanding

range of age-appropriate resources, which are stored at a low level. The childminder skilfully encourages children to make choices about what they want to do. Children attend local play groups and parks with the childminder. This helps to develop their social skills and contributes to their physical development and good health.

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provision is good

The childminder is very organised and ensures all policies and procedures are reviewed regularly. She is committed to keeping up to date with new legislation and any changes in current practice guidelines. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas for good practice. This has a positive impact on teaching and improves outcomes for all children. The childminder's monitoring of children's learning and development is robust. Gaps in learning are quickly identified and swiftly acted upon. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. Systems are in place to accurately review children's progress. This information is shared with all adults involved in children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262222 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 856014 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the Little Sutton area of Ellesmere Port. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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