Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2016 26 May 2016

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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 addressed the issues raised at the last inspection. She is committed to the continuous improvement of the service she provides. She has introduced methodical processes to record accidents and exchange information with other settings and healthcare professionals when required.  The childminder is very proactive in accessing training courses to develop her teaching skills. This has a very positive effect on the organisation of observations and planning of learning experiences provided to children.  The childminder actively teaches children through play. She taps into children's interests and cleverly integrates her targets for learning into fun activities. Children relish the opportunities they are given and are well motivated learners who are making good progress.  The childminder uses conversations to develop children's speech and introduces new words, phrases and concepts. Children are making good progress in developing their

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This provision is good

communication and mathematical skills.  Children are confident and happy. They have good relationships with the childminder who is warm and welcoming. They behave well and show kindness and consideration towards others. They express their needs clearly and have a good understanding of safety and hygiene issues.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about what their child can do at home to fully support the planning of the next steps in children's learning.

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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 an even more effective two-way sharing of information with parents to enable children to be fully supported in their learning, both in the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She has developed her knowledge by attending courses on awareness of abuse and neglect and accident prevention. The childminder prioritises her professional development and has attended courses on, observation and assessment and achieving excellence. This has had a positive effect on the quality of her teaching. The childminder regularly reviews her work and takes the views of parents into consideration when making improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. Her planning for children's learning is very good. She uses her observations of what children can do to plan fresh challenges that build on their abilities and help them make progress in their learning. She realises that children need encouragement to learn how to do things for themselves and that real life problems can help children understand abstract concepts. Children are encouraged to understand about size and volume through play and craft activities, for example, making towers or filling different-sized containers with pasta when making instruments. The childminder effectively supports children's language and speaking skills. She provides a constant flow of conversation, names objects and asks questions to encourage children's speech and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for the children; she praises their achievements and they enjoy the homely atmosphere. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and balanced diets. The childminder often uses children's interests as the starting point for learning. Children who like cars, go on to learn how to keep everyone safe, as they explore road safety. They consider how traffic lights work, through craft activities, stories and walks to local crossings. They discuss what they need to do when they have a fire drill during small- world play with firefighter figures and blocks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, competent and inquisitive learners. They are making good progress in all areas of learning and working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They correctly identify many letter sounds and confidently handle books with care and interest. Young children are also building a strong understanding of mathematical concepts as they use objects and pictures to support their counting skills. They use tools and manipulate small items with dexterity during craft activities. Children are developing key skills they need for the move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304151 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1058107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Northwich. She operates her provision all year round from 6.30am 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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