Childminder EY412637

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 20 November 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 engages the children in exciting and challenging activities that ignite their motivation and interest for learning. Consequently, children are making good progress.  Regular and precise assessments ensure that children's next steps for learning are clearly identified. The childminder then uses these to plan activities that build upon what the children can already do and know.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She uses robust policies and procedures to support her daily practice.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through regular training and professional development. She has a clear drive for improvement and ambition to enhance her provision.  Children are confident, happy and settled in the childminder's care. They demonstrate secure attachments and are forming strong relationships with their friends. The

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This provision is good

childminder teaches children to value and respect others.  The childminder uses a range of technology to enhance children's learning. She uses robust internet security systems and policies to ensure that children cannot access inappropriate information or materials.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has regular supervision meetings with the assistant and monitors her practice. However, she not yet considered how she can support her assistant to improve her knowledge and skills, so that she can more fully meet the needs and interests of the children.

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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

 develop a programme of support and continual professional development for the assistant to further improve their knowledge, understanding and skills, enhancing their ability to more fully meet the needs and interests of the children.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of staff and members of the family working or living in her home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. Partnerships with outside agencies are good. The childminder uses these relationships to ensure children receive the support they need. For example, she will seek advice and guidance from health professionals to support children whom she has identified as having gaps in their development. Self-evaluation is thorough and reviewed regularly. The childminder takes into account the views of parents and children and uses these to make changes. The childminder has strong relationships with parents and the local school. However, she is currently working to improve her partnerships with schools outside her local community to support children as they prepare to move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. They regularly share information regarding their children's learning at home to support assessments. This provides the childminder with an accurate understanding of children's all-round development. Information is shared with parents regarding children's achievements on a daily basis. This ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's progress. Language development is well promoted. The childminder talks to the children constantly. She uses effective questioning skills to help develop children's thinking skills. Early mathematics is promoted constantly. For example, the childminder introduces counting, shapes and colours during daily routines, such as snack time. The childminder uses language, such as halves and quarters when cutting food. Comprehensive tracking and monitoring of children's development ensures that progress is maintained and any gaps are closing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of the wider world. The childminder introduces them to different foods and cultures from around the world. For example, they have Jamaican honey bread for snack and research the Jamaican culture and traditions using the internet. Children are well behaved. The childminder uses consistent behaviour strategies to support children's understanding of what is and is not acceptable behaviour. Equality is promoted well. Children are developing a sense of fairness and consideration for others. Children are provided with healthy home-cooked meals. The childminder sits and eats with the children. She chats with them to support their understanding of good table manners and healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and manage their own personal hygiene needs appropriately for their age. They are confident in their environment and are developing self-awareness through routines and self-chosen play. Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, particularly when moving to school. Children have access to high- quality resources that they use independently to consolidate their learning. They develop strong friendships and show consideration for others. All children, including funded children, are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412637 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1036932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Northwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder employs an assistant part time.

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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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Telephone number

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