Childminder EY246351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 1 February 2010

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with all the required information. This means that suitability checks have not been carried out for all people over the age of 16 living on the premises.  The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to her circumstances.  The childminder has not used highly focused evaluation of her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has high expectations of children's learning. Her detailed knowledge and implementation of the early years curriculum promote good outcomes for children.  The childminder values the children's views and interests. This helps children feel a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder is passionate about encouraging children to talk. She supports the development of their new vocabulary, confident speech, and their thinking skills through her consistent use of good teaching strategies.  The partnerships with parents are strong and they value the childminder's care and support. In particular, they acknowledge her calm, caring approach and her ability to provide an imaginative, stimulating environment and seek out local educational experiences.  The childminder nurtures children's positive behaviour effectively. Consequently, this helps to promote the development of good manners and social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable checks to be completed to establish the suitability of anyone aged 16 years and over living or working on the premises. 07/06/2016

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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

 enhance ongoing self-evaluation that focuses more specifically on professional development and on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. She looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of a change in circumstance within the required timescale. She has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information so that suitability checks for all people living on the premises can be carried out. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments which are reviewed regularly, in order to provide a safe and secure environment. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and maintains a good two-way flow of communication with them. For example, she speaks to them daily and completes a home diary to share daily activities and learning. The childminder uses self-evaluation, however, she has not yet broadened this to shape her professional development, in order to promote an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She provides challenging activities that help them acquire the skills needed to be ready for school. The childminder is skilled at developing children's early literacy skills through a range of good quality games and activities. For example, children competently find two words that rhyme from a range of pictures. The childminder encourages children to read and write familiar words, such as mummy. Children demonstrate confidence and show delight in their achievements as all their attempts at early writing and reading are valued. They are encouraged to explore their interests freely, allowing them to develop a range of skills through play. When playing in a pretend shop, children sort items into different colours, discuss where food comes from and express their likes and dislikes. The childminder encourages children to work out how many items they have and how many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

more they need to complete a task. Children learn to count and apply numbers to solve simple problems in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant negative impact on children's welfare. However, the childminder is a positive role model and she speaks calmly to children, giving clear guidance about expected behaviour. She effectively promotes kindness, sharing and respect for others. Children are happy, play confidently in her care and their behaviour is good. They have a strong bond with the childminder and she effectively supports their emotional well-being. For example, she uses books to stimulate discussion about children's potential worries. She provides a caring and consistent environment during times of change. This helps children as they move on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy a healthy, balanced diet, discuss healthy choices and enjoy opportunities to play outside in the garden and local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager to join in and they enjoy learning. Children develop good physical skills and enjoy challenging themselves to achieve their goals. They are independent and enjoy completing tasks appropriate for their age. Children gain the key skills to help prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246351 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 860263 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Little Sutton, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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