Childminder 304430

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 5 October 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 professional attitude to her childminding provision. She is well organised and this supports her in providing a good quality service. She has also undertaken additional qualifications, which ensures she has a good understanding of child development and effective ways to teach.  The children's mathematical knowledge is well developed. The childminder provides many practical ways for children to experience number, weight and volume, which allows them to develop a secure understanding of mathematical terms.  The children develop excellent communication skills and imaginations. The childminder supports them to use complex language and think through problems for themselves.  The childminder tracks children's progress and adapts her teaching to accommodate their interests, which keeps them well engaged and enthused in their learning. Themes, such as wild animals, follow on from zoo visits and incorporate many aspects of

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This provision is good

learning. This supports children's progress and broadens their understanding of the world around them.  Children have very warm relationships with the childminder. They are encouraged to develop good social skills and are happy and confident in the home-from-home environment. This supports their ability to confidently try new activities and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The most able children have less support to regularly practise their early writing and reading skills.  The childminder does not fully develop children's understanding of hygiene issues to ensure they have a growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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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

 increase the frequency of opportunities for children to develop strong early literacy skills  develop clearer connections between hygiene practices, such as nose blowing and handwashing, and the reasons why they are important, in order to extend children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others healthy.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held 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 took account of feedback in the providers own parental survey.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes sure she keeps up to date with changes in general legislation, government guidelines and methods of teaching through online research and attending training courses. Evaluation of her service is very important to the childminder. She takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements and works with the local authority to develop better services for children with special educational needs or disability. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder 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. This helps to ensure children are protected from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good and children are making good progress in all areas of learning. She understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. For example, when playing with dough, children can find out which lump is heavier using balance or digital scales. They continue to experiment with volume and weight by comparing the weight of other small toys. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to think through problems for themselves and use experimentation. Their thinking skills are developed by skilful questions, such as what do you think will happen if, and why do you think that happened? The childminder constantly talks to children to develop their language and communication skills. This builds on their understanding and gives them time to hear and practise new words. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

additional activities to boost their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents and other providers. She works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported and they are well prepared for starting school. The childminder praises the children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. She helps them develop a good understanding of what would be kind behaviour. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are confident and happy, showing determination and precision when completing activities. They are well motivated and enthusiastic learners, who develop the key skills they need for the move on to primary education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304430 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 855068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children but currently only cares for four-year-old 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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