Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 7 November 2011

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder understands how younger children learn and effectively builds on their enthusiasm for learning. Children's development is regularly assessed by the childminder, who provides a range of interesting experiences for children.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident in expressing their needs and ideas.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure that information is shared, so that everyone is able to consistently support children's care, learning and development.  The childminder is proactive in seeking feedback on her practice, including obtaining the views of parents and children to assist her own evaluation. She effectively monitors the quality of teaching through her supervision of her assistant's training and practice, to improve outcomes for children. Children acquire the skills they need to be ready for school.  The childminder takes children on regular outings into the wider community and to

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This provision is good

explore the local area. These visits provide stimulating play experiences which help children to learn about the wider world and support them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of adult-led activities to allow children to concentrate fully, listen carefully and think about what they are hearing or experiencing.  Occasionally, younger children are not offered the same opportunities to socialise as older children to promote their language development and social skills even further.

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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

 organise adult-led activities in such a way that children are able to concentrate, listen and think about what they are hearing or experiencing, so that they make rapid progress in their learning.  develop further opportunities for younger children to socialize with older children to promote their language development and build on their social skills.

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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 observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during inspection and as provided in documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. She successfully monitors her educational programmes to ensure that children continue to make good progress. The childminder takes into account the views of children and parents, and uses these to reflect on the quality of her provision. She works effectively in partnership with her assistant and regularly undertakes training to improve the quality of teaching and learning for children. The childminder exchanges information with other settings that children attend to provide continuity of learning for children and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and regularly updates her assessments of their abilities, providing sharply focused planning for children. There are good opportunities for older children to extend their language development and social skills. The childminder offers high-quality information about children's learning to parents. This enables them to extend their child's learning at home. Children play in an environment that is rich in labels and letters. This helps them to make the connection between print and meaning. While singing songs with children, adults model language effectively, praise children and allow time for them to respond. She provides a warm environment where children demonstrate that they feel safe, have fun and are acquiring skills for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well in this calm environment. They build positive relationships with others. Children have time to talk and be listened to, and learn how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder and her assistant ensure children play safely through close supervision and guidance. The childminder encourages children to grow and prepare their own healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder is a good role model as she is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement, and all adults who work with children are consistent in their approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy daily opportunities for exercise in the garden to promote their health and well-being. They also enjoy regular outings and exciting experiences in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. They attend to their own self-care needs and learn how to care for the wider environment outdoors, relevant to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303910 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 867504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Great Boughton, Chester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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