Childminder EY302860

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 30 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 raised at her last inspection. She knows children well and uses accurate assessment to help her plan for the next steps in children's learning. She makes good use of teaching opportunities to extend children's knowledge and skills while they play.  Children are confident communicators and young children quickly learn and use new words to build on their growing vocabulary. The childminder talks to children, asking interesting questions to encourage and challenge their thinking skills.  Children develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, who is kind, caring and provides them with a welcoming and homely environment. Children settle quickly and are emotionally secure.  Parents comment positively on how pleased they are with the care and opportunities available for their children. The childminder works closely with them to help keep them

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This provision is good

very well informed. She provides daily written updates about children's care routines and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively build on her already good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder has not yet focused her professional development on raising the standard of her practice even higher.

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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

 develop further the range of methods used to encourage parents to consistently share children's learning at home  focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed the childminder's knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She is committed to providing a secure environment for children to play and learn. She keeps identified hazards to a minimum, supervises children well and regularly updates her knowledge of current safeguarding and child protection issues. The childminder makes accurate observations of children's achievements and monitors their progress closely. She quickly identifies any gaps in their achievements and works closely with other professionals in seeking outside support when needed. The childminder has established good relationships with other settings that children attend, sharing information to help promote consistency of care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of purposeful learning activities that is based on children's individual interests and abilities. Children respond with great excitement to an activity matching the names of different body parts to the correct places on a picture of the human body. The childminder effectively promotes children's early mathematical and literacy skills. She encourages children to count and recognise what number comes next and children learn about colours through their creative play. Children enthusiastically read alongside her, confidently joining in with words and their favourite phrases. The childminder interacts skilfully with children and encourages them to link their imaginary play to their own experiences. Children wrap dolls in blankets before putting them to sleep and sit them on chairs for a snack, wiping their faces afterwards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder is an excellent role model and teaches children about the need to share and respect others during activities. She provides regular opportunities for children to learn about and value diversity. For instance, she encourages children to identify and describe the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children receive positive praise and encouragement which helps to support their emotional well-being and self-esteem. Babies benefit from consistent reassurance and cuddles, as they use their senses to explore the world around them. They develop good physical and communication skills as they learn to confidently take their first steps and use their voices to communicate through babbling. Children's good health is promoted well. They explore the local community, visit playgroups and benefit from many opportunities to be physically active in the childminder's well-equipped garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic learners who consistently make good progress from their starting points. Older children develop confidence in their independence and social skills which prepares them well for starting school. Children learn about good hygiene routines and healthy eating as they make pretend meals in the play kitchen and then serve these. The childminder guides children in learning about how to be safe. For example, she encourages children to remember that an oven and cooked food can be very hot.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302860 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1043453 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the Winnington area of Northwich, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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