Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 is committed to providing a good service for parents and children. She is well qualified, accesses training courses and seeks professional advice. This supports her to develop the quality of the environment, her understanding of safeguarding issues and the learning activities she provides for children.  Parents praise the range of activities children are provided with and the information about how they can extend their children's learning at home. They are pleased with their children's opportunities to socialise and extend their communication skills.  The childminder helps children learn through play. She engages them in meaningful activities that stem from their interests. She ensures children are supported to develop in all areas of learning and plans themes to extend their knowledge of the world and concentration skills. Children are making good general progress.  Children have supportive relationships with both the childminder and her assistant,

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This provision is good

promoting their emotional well-being. They are settled, happy and grow in confidence in the homely atmosphere. The consistent routines mean children's need for rest and refreshment are quickly met and they are able to happily access all the learning opportunities.  The childminder is skilled at supporting the development of positive behaviour and social skills in children. Their ability to form friendships, play cooperatively and learn to share equipment and adult's attention is actively nurtured. This provides children with crucial skills for the transition to primary school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for professional development are not yet highly focused enough to help assistants develop a deep understanding of child development to support exceptional standards of teaching.

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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

 build on arrangements for the professional development of assistants to focus more precisely on deepening an understanding of child development to even further enhance the standard of teaching.

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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 had 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 spoke to some parents during the inspection, read all the written testimonials and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of what would constitute a safeguarding concern and is very confident about what she should do about any concerns she may have. She has appropriate processes in place to ensure any assistants are suitable. She keeps up to date with changes in general legislation and government guidelines. She regularly reviews risk assessments and ensures that pet dogs are cared for and managed appropriately so there is no risk to children. The childminder takes parent's and quality advisor's views into account when planning improvements to her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of techniques when teaching children and provides a wide range of interesting activities. She talks to children, explains what is happening, uses effective questioning and introduces new words. She shows children how to play with toys and reminds them of past events, such as recent holidays or topics where they cared for caterpillars. Activities are organised so children of different ages and with different levels of mobility can access the equipment and enjoy their learning. She also ensures children's early speech is well supported by providing a running commentary about what they are doing and using lots of singing activities. This builds on their understanding and gives them time to hear and practise new words. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress. This means she can track children's development and identify areas where she needs to provide 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 works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. The childminder is skilled at using positive ways to manage children's behaviour, such as showing children how to play cooperatively or distracting them from unwanted behaviour. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise on numerous trips out. Children also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good health. They learn how to keep themselves safe when using climbing equipment in local parks, crossing roads or when out at busy toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle into a new environment with confidence. They are well motivated and enthusiastic learners, who are very keen to join in with activities and develop the key skills they need for the move on to primary education. Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children show concern and kindness for their friends, producing an extremely positive atmosphere. They are gaining skills in independence as they select their own activities and feed themselves at mealtimes. Babies are enjoying learning to communicate. They babble and sing happily as they experiment with learning to speak, and show excitement when the childminder's assistant arrives to join in with their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472255 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 974126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Chester, Cheshire. She works with her husband who is her assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Fridays, except for family holidays. The childminder also provides care at weekends for one older child. 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 does not care for any 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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