Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 25 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children behave exceptionally well for their age and stages of development. They respond positively to the childminder's clear direction, high expectations and excellent example. Children are very polite and show very high levels of care and consideration for people and their surroundings.  Children benefit significantly from the very strong partnerships that the childminder establishes and maintains with parents and other providers. Information is effectively shared and everyone works together to try and achieve the best possible outcomes for children.  Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the service that the childminder provides. They value her caring, flexible and professional approach.  The childminder has good teaching skills and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She enthusiastically engages children in purposeful play. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection. She has completed training for safeguarding and is aware of how to detect possible signs or symptoms of abuse. As a result, children are kept very safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments of children's development are not always used as effectively as possible to plan precisely for their individual future learning.

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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

 sharpen the focus of observations and assessments and use them to plan even more precisely and increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 that were present.  The inspector and childminder discussed an activity children were involved in.  The inspector reviewed the 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of how to keep children safe and ensures that their welfare is maintained. She reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision. Therefore, she has targets for future development. The childminder adds to her skills and knowledge by attending ongoing training and carrying out research online. She keeps detailed information about the progress each child makes. This is shared regularly with parents, along with ideas on how they can continue their children's learning at home. The childminder is highly thought of by parents who comment positively on the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and a thorough knowledge of how children learn. She gathers information about children's abilities, likes, dislikes and routines when they begin attending. However, whilst observations and assessments inform planning, they are not always precise enough to ensure children make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder is effective in providing stimulating activities with high levels of challenge. In a baking activity, the childminder encourages children's independent learning and concentration skills. They enjoy mixing the flour, sugar and water and they delight in cracking open the eggs. Children's early language and communication skills are well developed through lots of discussion about what they are doing. Children are thrilled to see the finished cakes and enjoy eating them at lunchtime. All children develop skills they need for their learning at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder builds outstanding relationships with children. She carefully meets their needs and interests, and praises them for their achievements. This has an exceptionally positive impact on children's emotional well-being and prepares them well for their eventual move to school. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has firmly established routines and high expectations for behaviour. Children show exceptionally high levels of self-control, cooperation and respect for others. In the stimulating visits to the outdoor environment and places of interest, children develop their physical skills and learn to take risks. Children regularly socialise with others. The childminder uses every available opportunity to help younger children learn about other cultures and communities. As a result, children have excellent opportunities to learn about similarities, differences and the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's qualification, ongoing training and experience impact positively on the quality of care she provides to children. Children practise and refine a number of skills because the childminder supports them well. They develop socially, physically and emotionally. Children make good progress in their development and their readiness for the next stage in their learning is well promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434546 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 853546 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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