Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 8 October 2013

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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 caring childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children can play freely. She helps children settle quickly and develop a sense of belonging.  The childminder knows the children well. She makes effective observations of children's learning and plans a range of stimulating experiences linked to their interests. Planning is focused on the children's next steps for development, which helps them make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is nurturing and meets children's emotional needs well. Children go to her for reassurance and to share their achievements, demonstrating that they feel safe in the childminder's care.  Since her last inspection the childminder has successfully developed her partnership with parents, in order to promote a shared approach to assessment, learning and development.  Children confidently use resources to engage in imaginative role play, based on their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder tracks children's progress, this is not always done precisely and frequently enough to identify as accurately as possible what children need to learn next, in order to achieve rapid progress in their development.  The childminder has not given enough consideration to how she can offer children who prefer to be outdoors the same level of opportunity to build on their learning as those that are offered to children indoors.

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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

 refine the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that children's next steps in learning are identified and planned for as precisely as possible, in order to increase the potential for children to achieve rapid progress  give children who prefer to be outdoors more opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in their preferred environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her provision and practice.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is organised and has a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, which she shares with parents to help keep them informed of her practice. The childminder completes continual risk assessments to ensure that potential hazards are removed or minimised. She regularly reviews her provision and gathers the views of others to help her target areas for development and make improvements. The childminder networks with other professionals and attends regular training. This helps to keep her knowledge of how children learn and develop up to date. Parents' views are valued. They are complimentary about the supportive care the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is responsive and interacts enthusiastically with the children to support their communication and language development. For instance, when children play with dolls, she listens carefully to conversation and repeats words, in order to reinforce their correct use and clear pronunciation. The childminder works well with the parents to identify starting points for each child and to inform her planning. For children who are learning English as an additional language, the childminder seeks information about their home language and uses this to help meet their needs. The childminder promotes early mathematical skills effectively. For example, during painting activities the childminder uses the opportunity to count and introduce the language for simple shapes as the children make prints.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes the development of self-esteem and gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. For instance, each child is encouraged to display their pictures and creations so they know these are treasured. The childminder is a good role model and listens to the children. She takes account of their views and promotes respect for others. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she teaches children about good hygiene routines and provides them with healthy, balanced meals and snacks. Children have regular opportunities to be active. They enjoy plenty of physical play and participate in a range of outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder and enjoy playing alongside her. Children behave well and make decisions about what they want to do. They choose independently from a wide range of good quality resources, which encourages their engagement and motivation to learn. Children display curiosity to explore and they develop the key skills that help prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446978 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1043377 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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