Childminder 304533

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 12 December 2012

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses her qualifications in early years and her good experience to provide a balance of activities for children. She knows when to allow children to explore experiences by themselves. During these times, children show their impressive ability to direct their own play and sustain their attention for long periods, given their young age.  Babies and young children are developing good communication and language skills and are gaining confidence in expressing their needs and ideas.  The childminder has made improvements in her assessment of children since the last inspection by effectively gathering starting point information from parents. This helps her in planning effective routines for babies to provide continuity of care.  Babies and children form close relationships with the childminder as she effectively helps them to settle. The childminder is affectionate, patient and nurturing and children

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This provision is good

display their obvious attachment to her as they include her in their play.  Children communicate socially with others while engaging in regular trips within the local community. Visits to the childminder's allotment and the zoo provide stimulating play experiences which help children learn about the wider world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder shares information with parents, there is scope to develop this further to support children in making even more rapid progress.  The childminder's programme of self-evaluation is not yet sharply focused enough to support her in achieving and maintaining outstanding care and learning for children.

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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

 extend the already good procedures for sharing information with parents to gather ongoing information about children's achievements at home to ensure that parents are able to support their children's learning to the highest level  strengthen the process for self-evaluation by seeking and acting upon the views of parents and children, in order to support working towards achieving outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in feedback documentation to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her early years training and experience to plan a range of exciting play experiences to meet children's care and learning needs. She records her assessments of children regularly. However, she recognises that she does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their child's ongoing development at home. This means she is not always fully aware of their latest achievements and changing interests when planning their next steps in learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. The childminder does not always take into account the views of children and parents and use these to reflect on the quality of her provision. However, she has forged strong links with local schools and other early years providers to promote continuity of learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides excellent opportunities for babies and young children to develop their language, communication and social skills during play activities and at mealtimes. Children play in a stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors, that is rich in labels and letters. This enables children to make the connection between print and meaning. When sharing stories and singing songs with children, the childminder models language effectively, praising children and allowing time for them to respond. During an activity exploring dinosaurs, children sort them into sizes of big and little. They weigh them on scales and are absorbed in balancing objects and weights. The childminder allows children time to concentrate and develop critical-thinking skills. She provides a warm environment where children demonstrate that they feel safe, have fun and are acquiring skills for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies and children settle well and build positive relationships with the childminder. Children have time to talk and be listened to and they learn how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder is a good role model as she is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement and she is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy daily exercise in the garden. They are also offered opportunities to work outdoors, planting and growing their own fruit and vegetables at the childminder's allotment. These outdoor pursuits promote their health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school. They attend to their own self-care needs, relevant to their age and stage of development. Children are independent, enthusiastic and happy learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304533 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1036977 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Weaverham, Cheshire. She operates from 7.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree qualification at level 5.

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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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