Childminder EY470974

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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 has a professional attitude to her childminding provision and is well organised. She proactively accesses training to ensure she is up-to-date with the latest government guidelines and ways to support children's learning.  Parents are extremely happy with the service their children receive and are very pleased with their children's progress. They say the childminder is reliable, professional and caring and that children have a fantastic time within the home and on trips.  The childminder is very enthusiastic about her role in helping children learn. She assesses children's abilities and interests and develops exciting activities which support children's progress and broadens their understanding of the world around them.  Children have very warm relationships with the childminder and are comfortable and confident in the home-from-home environment. Babies are happy and settled. Their

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This provision is good

individual routines are followed to ensure their need for rest and refreshment are promptly addressed.  The childminder is skilled at supporting the development of positive behaviour and social skills in children. She is calm, quietly spoken and reminds children of her clear expectation for their behaviour. Their ability to form friendships is actively nurtured.  The childminder has experience in working with people with special educational needs or disability. She is confident in her ability to recognise children's difficulties and work with parents and other professionals to support them to make appropriate progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is scope to extend the exchange of information with other providers of settings that children attend, in order to share ongoing knowledge and more fully support children's learning and development.

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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 current links with other childcare providers that children attend and share ongoing information with them to provide a more complete picture of children's learning, progress and development needs.

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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 had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector read written testimonials from parents 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 would do about any concerns she may have. She regularly reviews risk assessments and ensures that pets are cared for and managed appropriately so there is no risk to the children. The childminder takes parents' views into account when planning improvements to her service. She attends training courses to develop or refresh her knowledge, for example, courses on autism, British Sign Language and how to discuss sensitive topics with parents. This supports her ability to provide appropriate care and learning to children with a range of abilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a wide range of activities to teach children. She understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's learning and skills. For example, children develop an understanding of in and out or colour and texture when playing with a bag of assorted coloured toys. These activities also reinforce new physical skills for children who are just learning to manipulate tools and reach out for interesting objects. The childminder constantly talks to children to develop their language and communication skills. She explains what is happening throughout the day and uses songs to reinforce children's early speech. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies 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 praises children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides them with opportunities for regular exercise. They are involved in making healthy meals and develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They are encouraged to think about how they will manage risks, for example, when they are building a den in local woodland.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle into their new environment with confidence. They are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are well motivated and enthusiastic learners. These are key skills for the move on to primary education. Older children start to identify letter sounds and children of all ages enjoy making marks as they begin to develop early writing skills. Babies are learning to communicate. They babble and sing happily as they experiment with learning to speak. Slightly older children learn to use sign language and are happy to speak in a small group. They confidently explore the textures of paint and cornflour mixtures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470974 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 975951 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Winsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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