Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2016 20 January 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 has successfully addressed the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection to improve the quality of her provision. Planning is linked to accurate assessment of what children can do and children's independence is promoted well.  Children form close, caring relationships with the childminder. They seek comfort and reassurance, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the childminder.  Good relationships with parents have been established. Parents comment on how happy their children are in the childminder's care. They praise her dedication. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their child's progress.  The childminder has a wide range of resources that meets the needs and matches the interests of the age range of children that she cares for. She is well organised and uses

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This provision is good

a range of policies to support her good practice.  The childminder takes children on outings in the local community and to childminding groups. She uses these to provide the opportunity for children to mix with a larger group of children and to learn new skills, such as making friendships with others. This helps children to learn about other people and the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend younger children's learning and skills, particularly during planned activities.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not yet sharply focused enough on identifying where professional development can be enhanced in order to further improve the quality 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

 plan adult-led activities more effectively so younger children's learning is extended and challenged as far as possible  enhance the self-evaluation process to focus more sharply on enhancing the quality of teaching through targeted professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place and children at play throughout the inspection, and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records and held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder discussed two activities which children were involved in.  The inspector took account of the written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. Effective safety procedures are followed. The childminder's ongoing training and experience have a positive impact on the quality of care she provides to children. She provides a secure, caring and child-friendly home. The childminder assesses the progress of children and plans successfully for the next steps in their learning. She makes sure that she fully understands her responsibilities. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend or move on to. This helps her ensure that there is continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and uses a wide range of good teaching skills. She applies her knowledge of how children learn to plan learning opportunities based on children's interests. Children's communication and language skills are supported as they play in the sand and talk about measuring and pouring. They explore texture and enjoy studying 'Tiddles', the tortoise. They count and begin to recognise shape and size. They describe what they are doing. The childminder talks naturally and weaves in questions and comments that encourage children to think and develop their ideas. The childminder plays alongside children. She follows their lead as they play with dolls and toy suitcases. Children display imagination as they become involved in their role play, packing the suitcase for a holiday.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be kind and tolerant and they quickly learn about the importance of good manners. Children benefit from outings to develop their social skills. The childminder takes them to places of interest, such as a farm where ice cream is made. They go for walks and attend social groups in the local community. The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. Children are given responsibility for managing and making choices for themselves. For instance, they make decisions about what snack to eat and independently cut their own fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school when the time comes. Children develop their early communication skills well and enjoy looking at books. They make choices and lead their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416364 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1043432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The childminding provision operates on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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