Childminder EY482276

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses her teaching qualification, skills and 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.  Children are developing good communication and language skills and they are gaining the confidence needed to express their needs and ideas.  The childminder uses innovative assessment methods to record children's progress. She effectively gathers information from parents about what their child can do when they first start. This enables the childminder to plan experiences that meet children's individual learning needs.  Children form close relationships with the childminder as she effectively helps them to settle. The childminder is affectionate, patient and nurturing and children display their

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This provision is good

obvious attachment to her as they include her in their play.  Children meet with others during regular trips within the local community. Visits to the local library, parks and the zoo provide stimulating play experiences that help children to learn about the wider world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information with all other settings that children attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop knowledge of their own community and understanding of diversity in the wider world.

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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 information sharing with other early years settings and fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences  increase opportunities for children to develop a wider knowledge of the diversity in their community.

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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 garden, 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 records and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided during interviews and in feedback to the childminder in documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

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. She knows what to do should she have a concern about a child in her care. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice to promote children's well-being and safety. The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her setting in order to effectively drive forward improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children and uses the feedback to improve her provision further. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to keep her knowledge and understanding of early years practice up to date. Children are supported well to make secure progress across all areas of learning. The childminder ensures that any gaps in learning are swiftly closed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge to plan a range of exciting play experiences that meets children's care and learning needs. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for 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 print. This helps children to make connections between words and meaning. When sharing stories and singing songs with children, the childminder models language effectively, praises children and allows time for them to respond. During an activity exploring the properties of dough, children weigh the ingredients and are engaged in moulding the dough to the required consistency. They add herbs and food colours, using creative expression. The childminder allows children time to concentrate and develop their thinking skills. She provides a warm environment where

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children demonstrate that they feel safe, have fun and are acquiring the skills needed for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and build positive relationships with the childminder. They have time to talk, are listened to and they learn how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy food. She 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 is consistent in her approach. As a result, children's behaviour is good. Children enjoy daily exercise in the garden. They also work outdoors planting and growing their own fruit and vegetables. These outdoor pursuits promote their good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and are gaining the skills they need to be ready for school. They attend to their care needs independently. Children are confident, enthusiastic and happy learners. They learn to share with other children and are able to express their preferences. Children listen carefully and follow instructions well. They are confident communicators and are developing good early reading and writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482276 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 991765 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 operates from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday and all year round, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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