Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 18 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and her assistant provide a child-centred environment which children enjoy. They ensure resources are accessible for children so that they can select these according to their interests and further develop their independence. Children make good progress.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear behavioural expectations and speaks kindly and calmly to the children.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to plan to help all children make good progress.  Children are very happy and enjoy their time at the welcoming setting. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system of monitoring and tracking of children's progress is not yet fully developed in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve at the highest level.  The childminder does not give parents enough encouragement to share information about their child's existing skills and knowledge when they first start. This means she does not have all relevant information to help inform her assessments of children's starting points.

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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

 refine the arrangements for monitoring and tracking children's progress so that even more precise next steps for their learning are identified and planned for and the potential for children to achieve rapid progress is increased  give parents the encouragement and support they need to share detailed information about what their child knows and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and made observations of children present. He observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation. He checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and sampled some of the policies and procedures.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection. He looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed child protection training and they are alert to any causes for concern in a child's life. The childminder helps her assistant understand his role and responsibilities. Daily discussions and the sharing of children's information mean there are regular updates for parents about children's learning. This enhances parents' understanding about how their child's learning can be supported at home. The childminder understands the need to establish and maintain professional relationships with other local settings. She understands her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. The childminder is caring and attentive. She knows the children very well and all of them are made to feel welcome. Children show that they are able to share and take turns. The childminder makes sure children become increasingly independent by allowing them to make choices and to help in small tasks, such as tidying away toys and cleaning table tops. The childminder takes children on visits to places of interest, which helps children's confidence and social skills when faced with new challenges. The childminder has very positive relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about their children's care and progress. Children are happy and contented. They receive lots of praise, which motivates them to have a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. They support children's learning well and help them to make good progress. For example, children role play going on a journey in a car. They pack the boot of the car, fill up with fuel and sit in the passenger seat, talking imaginatively about who they are travelling to see. Children are active learners and initiate many activities themselves, such as digging in the soil with trucks, skilfully supported by the childminder. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. Children demonstrate good listening and early mathematical skills. For example, they count sticks during planned activities and listen to each other's suggestions as they identify and use hay and sawdust to recreate a farm stable for their toy horses to visit. Children also compare the size, shape and the number of objects during their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes and they are inquisitive learners. They show curiosity during the activities that the childminder plans. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. They develop close relationships and learn how to share and cooperate well with others. Children develop the skills they require in readiness for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470986 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1044068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Northwich, Cheshire. She works with an assistant, who is her husband. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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