Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 10 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is outstanding. The childminder allows children to take the lead in their learning. She builds very effectively on what children can do and already know which promotes rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides an extensive range of exciting activities which stimulate and engage children. This helps to promote children's learning and development in all areas.  Children benefit immensely from the welcoming, nurturing environment. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's emotional well-being. Children form strong, secure attachments and thrive in the childminder's care.  The childminder considers children's safety and welfare are paramount. She provides an extremely safe environment. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents speak highly about the care and

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This provision is outstanding

progress their children make. They are actively involved in their children's learning, regularly contributing information about children's interests and achievements at home.  The childminder is firmly committed to providing high-quality education and care for children. She regularly attends training events and childminder groups to share good practice, and continues to enhance her professional development. This has an excellent impact on the learning experiences she offers to children.

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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

 continue to implement the improvements already identified that enhance the high standards and excellent quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children while engaged in activities inside and during outdoor play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and evidence of the suitability of household members. She also looked at the observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her reflective practice and reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector reviewed how the childminder exchanges information with parents and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage and keeps well informed of all legislative changes. She has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to support her outstanding practice. The childminder's self- evaluation demonstrates her determination to achieve excellence. She regularly reviews and reflects on her practice using feedback from parents and children. She intends to make even better use of information gained to maintain the excellent practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust risk assessments are carried out regularly. The childminder has excellent systems for working in partnerships with other settings children attend. She works closely with other professionals to ensure children get extra help, if needed. This promotes continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder is exceptionally well thought of by children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for children. She continually observes and assesses children's individual learning, enabling her to plan purposeful and challenging experiences. Children are deeply involved in their activities. They are highly imaginative and creative in their play. They design and build houses with building blocks that are suitable for hedgehogs to hibernate in. The childminder skilfully asks children questions about their experiences which successfully extends their learning. She encourages children to think critically and solve problems for themselves. Children develop very good mathematical skills. The childminder weaves in opportunities to teach them to count, and name colours and shapes throughout the day. There is a sharp focus on the development of children's communication and language skills. The childminder interacts skilfully with children to extend their vocabulary. Children become confident to express their ideas and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

share their curiosity about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well. This enables her to meet their individual needs to a very high standard. Children experience a seamless move between home and the childminder's care. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, take turns and respect the differences between themselves and others. Children learn to eat healthily and follow very good hygiene routines. They display a high level of independence as they make choices from a wide variety of high-quality resources, toys, tools and equipment. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to manage risks. For example, they cut up their own fruit for snack time and know how to use knives carefully to keep themselves safe. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements. This has an exceptionally positive impact on children's self-esteem and motivation.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All aspects of children's development are carefully monitored. They make rapid progress, including those who receive funded early education. As a result, children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432433 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 853301 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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