Childminder 303983

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 28 February 2012

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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. The childminder knows the children well. She plans a varied range of experiences based on children's interests and learning needs. She observes and assesses their development and helps children work towards their individual next steps in learning.  The childminder is highly skilled at interacting with children. She places a strong focus on developing communication and language skills. She provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and their families.  Children develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder. She is kind and loving towards them and they are happy and relaxed in her care. Children's individual needs are met exceptionally well.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She keeps parents well informed of children's learning and encourages them to extend this at home.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with other professionals and local

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This provision is good

schools. Information is shared well to help to maintain continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's tracking processes are not always sharply focused to precisely show children's development and progress over time.  Professional development opportunities are not yet precisely targeted to enhance the childminder's teaching skills and move the quality of the provision to the next level.

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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

 strengthen the good assessment procedures already in place and track children's ongoing progress more rigorously  extend the programme of training and development to shape professional development that develops an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and development and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She has a variety of policies and procedures which outlines how she keeps children safe. She is vigilant in her practice to identify and minimise potential hazards. Adults living in the home have undergone appropriate checks to ensure their suitability. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. The childminder reflects on her practice and actively seeks the views of parents in identifying her strengths and areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points. The environment is welcoming and child orientated. Children are able to independently access a wide selection of toys and activities. Children engage in imaginary play for sustained periods of time. They have opportunities to develop their problem- solving skills, for instance, as they complete jigsaws of varying degrees of challenge. The childminder is sensitive in her interactions with children, remaining close by to support if needed, but providing children with time and space to explore their ideas. Children enthusiastically participate in an attractive counting activity and frequent mathematical opportunities are provided for children to learn about colour, size, matching and sorting. The childminder plays games with children to help them learn and practise new words. She listens carefully to children, praising their attempts, and repeats the words back so

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

that children can hear them pronounced correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being and needs are supported well by the childminder. She settles and reassures children during times of change or difficulty, so that they feel safe in her care. Behaviour is good. Children respond well to consistent boundaries and familiar routines. The childminder is a calm role model and uses praise effectively. This enables children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children are well supported in developing their understanding of taking turns and sharing. They regularly visit local activity groups. This helps children to learn essential social skills and develop positive relationships with others. Children's good health is promoted through positive hygiene routines and opportunities to engage in physical play and outdoor activities. Children's dietary needs are respected and met and they enjoy the nutritious snacks and meals the childminder provides.

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Outcomes for children are good

From their individual starting points, children make good progress in their learning and development. Children with special educational needs are being supported well to close any gaps in attainment. Children are developing good basic skills and positive attitudes that will help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303983 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 867509 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday and 7.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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