Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 23 November 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 childminder builds strong relationships with the children, which contributes to supporting their emotional well-being. This is reflected in comments from parents, for instance, one parent says, 'My child loves her time with the childminder'.  Children participate in a good variety of activities and enjoy purposeful play with their peers. The childminder guides children's learning well, which helps them to develop and hone their skills.  The childminder establishes supportive relationships with parents. Communication is effective, which helps to keep parents well informed about their child's care and learning needs.  The childminder manages her setting well. She has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to promote effective practice and help keep children safe.  Children benefit from weekly visits to the local farm to help attend to the childminder's horse. This promotes a wide range of learning opportunities, such as how to care for,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents in establishing children's skills on entry to help her plan precisely for their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not focus sharply enough on children's communication and language development to help them make rapid progress in their speaking 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

 involve parents more in establishing what children already know and can do when they first join the setting  place greater emphasis on promoting children's communication and language development, so that children make the best possible progress in their speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her role and she strives to offer children good quality care and learning experiences. She makes good use of her qualification and ongoing training to benefit children's learning. She reflects on her own learning and considers how she can make changes to improve her practice. The childminder successfully implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has completed a range of safeguarding courses to increase her understanding of supporting vulnerable children and families. She understands how to respond appropriately to any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her setting well and has ideas about areas to improve. She works well with other professionals involved in the children's care, sharing information both verbally and electronically. This helps to promote a consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches the children well and children benefit from her enthusiastic and supportive interactions. She has developed her indoor and outdoor space well, so that children have easy access to a good selection of resources. This encourages them to explore and make choices in their play. Children become engrossed in sensory activities, such as exploring with oats. This offers numerous learning opportunities, for example, counting, measuring and handling small tools. Children are confident to request toys to play with and they use their imaginations well when they play with the doll's house. They attend regular social groups that help to promote their physical and creative skills. The childminder has recently introduced a robust system for observing and assessing children's progress. This enables parents to have direct access to useful information about their child's development, including their next steps in learning. This helps to support children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's fun and friendly nature enables children to form close attachments to her. Children are clearly happy, settled and comfortable in her care. The childminder has consistent boundaries to help children understand expectations regarding behaviour. She helps children to learn about positive values, such as using good manners and showing respect. Children develop their confidence. They learn to maintain a clean and safe environment and they are keen to help with tasks, such as brushing the floor. The childminder gives children positive messages that help to promote healthy living. She reminds children to follow good hygiene routines and encourages them to try new foods. The childminder promotes a love of animals and this helps children to learn how to take care of living things.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and make good progress, including children whose starting points are below typical levels of development expected for their age. Children are well supported to gain the key skills they need to become ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345369 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 863089 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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