Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 15 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 qualified childminder has high expectations of children. She uses her knowledge and expertise to provide a good range of challenging and exciting activities that promote children's good progress.  The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with families. She makes sure that parents and carers are continually and actively involved in their children's learning and development.  The childminder creates an environment where everyone has respect for each other's differences and each child's uniqueness is celebrated. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of self-esteem and a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home.  The experienced childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. Children's safety and well-being are at the heart of everything she does. Robust risk assessments support her in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder undertakes regular training relating to her roles, responsibilities and children's learning. This helps her to maintain the good standard of the service provided to families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seize opportunities to encourage children to practice their early mathematical skills in counting and number recognition.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors do not always have the resources they need to develop their early writing 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

 make the most of all opportunities which arise where children can practice their skills in counting and recognising numbers through their play and everyday routines  increase access for children to play with and handle a variety of materials and resources in the outdoor environment to encourage and extend their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder during play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including self-evaluation, risk assessments and a range of policies and procedures.  The childminder had a tour of the premises, including all areas used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses observations and assessments accurately. She has a thorough knowledge of what each child knows and can do. The childminder provides experiences which build on children's existing skills to help prepare them for school. She plays alongside children to support their play. Children's language development is well promoted. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She gives them time to think and respond before offering any support that they may need. Children demonstrate an eagerness to investigate and are confident to ask questions. They show high levels of perseverance as they play with toy tools. The childminder encourages children's curiosity and critical thinking during the activity. Children try different solutions to solve problems, such as fixing items together or taking them apart. They explore and try out their ideas when completing tasks, such as puzzles

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who attend. This is good

and jigsaw puzzles. Children enjoy being outdoors in the garden. However, the childminder has not made sure that children who prefer to learn outdoors have access to the resources they need to practise their early literacy skills. Children learn about mathematical concepts, such as shape and space, and develop their physical coordination. However, the childminder does not make good use of spontaneously arising opportunities to build further on children's counting and number recognition skills.

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outstanding

The childminder places a sharp focus on children's emotional well-being. Children play in a secure, warm and loving environment. They settle happily and learn familiar routines. Toddlers quickly fall asleep at nap times. The childminder is an excellent role model and the children are extremely well mannered. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children have high levels of self-esteem. They develop their physical skills and learn to do things safely as they climb, balance and use slides in the attractive outdoor area. Regular fire drills help children to be well prepared in the event of a fire. Children talk confidently about what they must do to stay safe when they are near to the road. They learn to adopt good hygiene practices, such as instance washing their hands independently. Children know which foods help them to stay healthy. Children are quick to engage others in their play. They try out new social experiences during visits to local play

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outstanding

groups. They learn to share resources, take turns and support one another during their games and activities.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates her practice and consistently takes well-targeted action to improve. Tracking and monitoring of children's progress is good. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and addressed so children catch up. The childminder forms strong partnerships with other professionals and outside agencies to maintain a consistent approach to children's learning, development and welfare. She has a clear drive for improvement and has fully addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303965 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 855059 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989. She lives in Lostock Graham, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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