Childminder EY419030

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 6 December 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

 Children are very happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure.  Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's developing literacy, communication and language skills successfully. Children learn to give their full attention. They respond to questions and demonstrate their understanding well.  The childminder recognises the value of ongoing professional development to build on her knowledge and understanding. She targets training opportunities, in order to enhance her practice and better support children.  The childminder is well organised and uses a good range of policies to support her good practice. She has a wide variety of resources which meets the needs and matches

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This provision is good

the interests of the age range of children that she cares for.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She includes children and parents in the process and uses their feedback to develop targeted action plans that help her to continually develop her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support parents effectively enough to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start, in order to fully inform assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder does not always allow children sufficient time to finish activities in their own time and so find their own solutions to problems.

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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

 give parents the support and encouragement they need to share relevant information and be fully involved in the assessment of the starting points for children's learning  give children more time to finish activities in their own way and find their own solutions to problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder 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. He sampled some of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her 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 has a good understanding of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has developed good relationships with parents, who comment positively on the service she provides. Information about policies is shared with them so they have a good understanding of the childminder's provision. The childminder ensures that mandatory training is kept up to date. In addition, she carries out independent research to improve her knowledge and teaching skills, which has a positive impact on children's progress. The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about their children's progress and are provided with regular summaries. Following evaluation of the provision, the childminder has made changes to enable children to play outdoors regardless of the weather.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She sits with them as they play and encourages them to explore the resources and environment. She uses her knowledge and experience to plan a wide range of activities and learning opportunities. The childminder understands children's interests and uses the activities they like best to build on their learning. Children select resources and books to read independently. They use crayons, pens and chalk to practise their early writing skills. The childminder supports children's early language skills well, reading stories to them in the garden so they hear and learn new vocabulary. The childminder successfully models language, encouraging children to repeat simple words and phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted well. Children have numerous opportunities to spend time outdoors. The childminder is warm, caring and attentive. She knows the children very well and ensures they feel welcome and at home. Children understand they can go to her for support. The childminder ensures children become increasingly independent by allowing them to make choices about what they do. She takes children on visits to local places of interest, such as the zoo. She uses these outings to build children's confidence and social skills in new situations. Children are happy and contented. They receive lots of praise which motivates them to have a positive attitude towards learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. Children understand and respond to questions from the childminder and follow instructions. Their independence is fostered well and they are encouraged to do things for themselves and make choices in their play. They are acquiring the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school or the next phase in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419030 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 851967 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The childminding provision 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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