Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 21 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 skilful at promoting children's independence. Children initiate their own play and get themselves ready to go outdoors.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has an in-depth knowledge of how children learn through play. She observes their progress and uses this information to plan challenging activities that help them take the next steps in their learning.  The childminder is warm and affectionate with the children. Children form warm and meaningful attachments with the childminder, helping to promote their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder gathers information effectively from parents about children's needs, routines and preferences prior to them starting. She uses this information to ensure children experience a positive and smooth transition into her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain and share information with other settings that children attend to help ensure continuity in their care and learning.  Although the childminder exchanges information with parents about their child's day, she does not give parents the encouragement or support they need to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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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

 obtain and share ongoing information about children's learning with other settings that they attend to make sure there is continuity in their care and learning  give parents the encouragement and support they need to successfully help guide their children's learning at home.

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation record and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes regular training to update her knowledge. Children's safety is given high priority and this means they are effectively protected from harm. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home and garden, in order to identify and minimise any risks. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continued professional development. Self-evaluation is in place and clearly identifies the childminder's strengths and weaknesses. This has led to the childminder implementing a new system for tracking children's progress over time. This has had a positive impact on how well children's progress is monitored and has helped to improve the planning for children's future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary well. She is effective in joining in with children's activities and playing alongside them. She helps them to express their thoughts and develop the use of new words. The childminder challenges children's thinking through skilful questioning and encourages them to solve problems to promote their mathematical development. Three-year-old children confidently count out fruit and vegetables from the shop and they use simple addition and subtraction in their play. Children explore using their senses as they play in the sand and water. They find letters to spell out their name and can sequence numbers correctly up to 10. Children respond well to the opportunities to make choices about their play. They become engrossed in activities, such as drawing and sticking, as they make jellyfish with items from the craft table.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and offers clear guidance to the children about behaviour. Children use very good manners and develop respect for each other as they take turns and share equipment and toys. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. Children know they need to wash their hands before they eat and they enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder regularly takes children to the local park and children's groups so they can socialise with their friends and adults, as well as have opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Children are learning to be independent in readiness for the next steps in their learning, such as starting school. They settle well into the routines and know where to hang their coats and where to leave their shoes in the hallway. Older children are achieving at above expected levels in their mathematical and literacy development. They identify their name in print and can count confidently up to 30.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304108 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1044080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Nantwich. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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