Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 8 November 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not established a regular way of accurately assessing children's progress and identifying what they need to learn next. This means that children are not always sufficiently challenged during activities to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder does not make the best use of planned activities, to allow children time to concentrate fully, think critically and solve their own problems.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. Her interactions with children are encouraging and supportive and she offers lots of praise. Children's self-esteem and well-being are promoted.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident in expressing their needs and ideas. The childminder uses positive strategies to help children learn to manage their own behaviour. Children behave well.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world around them. She plans regular visits to the local zoo and parks, so that children have opportunities to learn about animals and the natural world.  The childminder works well with parents and other providers to ensure that information is shared, so that everyone is able to support children's care, learning and development.  The childminder is proactive in seeking ongoing training and feedback on her practice, including obtaining the views of parents and children to assist her own evaluation.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that knowledge of the observation and assessment process is developed, in order to fully understand children's individual levels of achievement, identify their interests and learning styles, and use this information to accurately plan for their next steps in learning and development. 15/04/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve further the quality of teaching by organising adult-led activities, in which children are able to concentrate, listen and sustain critical thinking, so that they make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 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 evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in written questionnaires and documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended current safeguarding training. She has a robust knowledge and understanding of procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She takes into account the views of children and parents and uses this to reflect on the quality of her provision. She regularly attends training to improve the quality of teaching and learning for children. However, the process of monitoring children's progress and the regularity of assessing and planning for the children, requires improvement. The childminder exchanges information with other settings that children attend, to provide continuity of learning for children and to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder offers a variety of activities for children. Although, information gained from observing children is not used consistently to better understand their individual level of achievement and to plan accurately for their next steps in learning. Consequently, planned activities do not always offer challenge or extend children's learning. The childminder models language effectively, in both English and French, while reading stories with children, and praises them for their contributions. The childminder promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during routines and play activities. During imaginative play, children enjoy making sandwiches in their cafe kitchen and are busy preparing meals. The childminder suggests a variety of fillings for their sandwiches. The childminder provides a warm environment where children demonstrate that they feel safe, have fun and acquire social skills for their next steps in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

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 provides children with a suitable range of toys and activities. She does not however, always organise activities effectively to allow children time to concentrate and develop their thinking skills. The childminder ensures children play safely through close supervision and guidance. She encourages children to enjoy 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 children's behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement, and is consistent in her approach. Children enjoy daily opportunities for exercise in the garden, promoting their health and well-being. They also enjoy regular outings and experiences in the community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make suitable progress in developing their personal and social skills within the childminder's home. However, the lack of planning for specific learning opportunities means that children do not consistently develop the other key skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290811 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 856353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Chester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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