Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 11 February 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

 The childminder has a very professional attitude to her work. She accesses appropriate training to update her skills and ensures she has an understanding of any changes in government guidance. She exceeds the requirements for paperwork and her clear records and policies are shared with parents to keep them well informed.  The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. Her teaching is particularly successful in building very strong mathematical knowledge in young children through play.  Very comprehensive assessments are completed and these provide good information to parents about their child's progress. Next steps in learning are identified and used to plan activities to drive children's learning forward.  Children are making very good progress. They are bright and inquisitive learners who are making particularly good progress in their communication and mathematical skills.  Children have very warm relationships with the childminder. They are encouraged to

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This provision is good

develop good social skills and are happy and confident in the home-from-home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always encouraged to think about, and develop their own ideas about why things happen or how to solve problems themselves.

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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

 enhance children's abilities to think through things for themselves and develop new ways to do things or solve problems.

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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 had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector read written notes from parents whose children had previously been cared for by the childminder and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very organised and ensures she keeps up to date with changes in general legislation through attending childminder forum meetings and reading briefings from a professional organisation. Specific training, such as how to incorporate mathematical concepts into all aspects of play, has a positive effect on her ability to meet children's learning needs. She takes the views of parents and children into consideration when planning improvements to her service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has a clear understanding of what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what she should do about any concerns she may have. She regularly reviews risk assessments taking into account the ages and abilities of the children she is caring for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is very good and children are making good progress in all areas of learning. She uses a range of techniques when teaching children. Conversations extend children's vocabulary and understanding of the world around them. The childminder is also excellent at helping children see mathematics in everything they do. Young children confidently count things around them, such as the number of letters the postman has delivered. Children spontaneously sort large and small objects, such as pieces of jigsaw puzzle and group objects according to their colour. Children are well motivated and enthusiastic learners, who have the key skills they need for the move on to primary education. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities that are designed to link in with children's interests. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and keeps very clear and detailed records. This means she can track children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

progress and identify areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning. The regular assessments ensure parents and other professionals are well informed about children's progress. Daily diaries also support parent's understanding of how they can extend their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close relationships with the childminder, which means their emotional well- being is well supported. They are very confident and growing in independence as they make decisions about the activities they will undertake. The childminder praises the children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. Children have many opportunities for regular exercise. They often play outside and undertake gardening activities, which develops their understanding of nature and the passing seasons. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet through discussion. Children's behaviour is good. They understand what is expected of them and respond to the positive atmosphere.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making more than expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within or beyond the range of development typical for their age. The childminder effectively supports children to develop many of the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and when appropriate, supports them in preparing for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264024 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 860600 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. However, she is flexible with her hours to meet the needs of parents. She is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children but currently does not care for any children who receive this entitlement.

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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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