Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 24 February 2010

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good as the childminder has effective knowledge of the learning and development requirements. As a result, children of all ages and abilities make effective progress and are motivated to learn.  The childminder has compiled a very comprehensive range of quality resources for children. She considers the toys and equipment she chooses carefully and is always mindful of the potential learning opportunities for children.  Children benefit from a childminder and assistant who keep their first-aid qualifications up to date to ensure they can provide appropriate care in the event of an accident or illness.  Children follow effective hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals which promotes their good health.  The childminder has a self-evaluation process in place which is informed by informal feedback from parents about her provision. She identifies her strengths and

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This provision is good

weaknesses and has plans in place for further improvement.  The childminder has a level 3 qualification and demonstrates a very positive attitude to training and development. She is fully committed to delivering a high-quality provision and to developing her practice by attending further training. As a result, children benefit from her updated skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have the chance to explore freely when doing creative activities because the childminder puts too much emphasis on the end product.

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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

 Give children more opportunities to explore their own creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the provider and her assistant.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living and working in the house.  The inspector viewed testimonials from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective as the childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She ensures the home is safe and secure and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors her assistant to ensure that the quality of her provision is of a consistently high standard. She shares information with parents about their children, which promotes children's learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and comment that she is fantastic. She also works closely with other providers to ensure children's moves to other settings are smooth. The childminder monitors the activities she provides to ensure that children develop well across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are encouraged to follow their interests and choose toys from the vast array in the resource room. This promotes children's independence. The childminder observes children in their play and thinks carefully about how to help children achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistant use spontaneous events to introduce new words to children, for example, exclaiming 'it's a mess' when rice spills on the floor. Children use the new word in the appropriate context, building their vocabulary. The childminder introduces mathematics into activities, encouraging children to count out objects. This helps children to become familiar with number. However, the childminder does not always consider the individual needs of all children before delivering planned activities. Children sometimes do not have easy access to the materials on offer as the childminder does not fully think about each child's needs before starting. Therefore, not all

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children are able to fully participate and maximise their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations of children and has established ground rules for managing behaviour, which helps children to learn right from wrong. She is a good role model who encourages children to be kind and to respect others. As a result, children are confident, well behaved and have high levels of self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant take children on regular trips to places of interest, including local children's groups and the nearby parks. The childminder makes effective use of her garden, where children learn in the outdoor environment. They help to look after the rabbits, learn about nature and run around in the open air. This helps to promote a healthy lifestyle and develops their understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funded education, make good progress relative to their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including school. They are learning to be independent, for example, by choosing their own toys. Children are well supported in their literacy skills in particular, as the childminder has attended training to enhance her understanding of how to teach this skill. She uses a range of writing mediums so that children especially enjoy this aspect of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401846 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 850389 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Bollington, Macclesfield. She provides a childminding service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant when required. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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