Childminder EY246351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 23 May 2016

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has been working with Ofsted to ensure they have all the required information to carry out suitability checks on household members. She ensures children are supervised closely and are never alone with anyone whose suitability has not been checked by Ofsted.  The childminder maintains accurate records and thorough risk assessments, which contributes to promoting children's safety and welfare.  Children are well cared for. They have very close attachments with the childminder and they are happy, comfortable and secure in her care.  The childminder has clear expectations regarding children's behaviour. She instils consistent rules and boundaries, so that children clearly understand what is expected of them.  The childminder works closely with parents. She exchanges verbal and written information about the children's needs and the activities they engage in.

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This provision is good

 The playroom offers a good choice of resources to encourage children's learning. Children participate in activities they enjoy, such as baking, puzzles and role play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not show an ambitious drive to raise the quality of her provision even higher. She does not routinely involve parents and children in identifying clear targets for improvement.

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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 a more ambitious vision to achieve the highest standards of provision and seek the views of parents and children to help set precise targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and assessed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views from discussions following the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well qualified and she keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection. She has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and knows what procedures to follow if she had any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps in touch with other childminders to discuss and share practice. She has made some effort to improve her self- evaluation, although there is capacity to improve this further. The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She speaks to parents daily about their children's well- being and learning. She also completes a communication book for parents, which they say is useful.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interactions with children are effective. She knows how to engage with children to support their learning and enjoyment. For example, when they play a pirate game, she teaches children to follow rules, share, take turns and count. The childminder helps children with their homework and she supports them to develop their reading skills. She liaises well with the children's teacher. Consequently, she knows children are doing well at school and have an appetite for learning. Children engage in relaxed conversations with the childminder and show confidence, for example, to express their needs. They are confident to chat to visitors and talk about what they like to do. Children are keen to share their individual achievements, which are on display in the playroom. They are self-assured as they help themselves to their favourite toys and suggest games to play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has cared for the children since they were babies. She has very strong bonds with the family and provides stability and support during periods of change. She understands children's needs, abilities and interests well. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and say children thrive in her care and always have fun. Consequently, children are very secure in the childminder's care and their emotional needs are well met. Children understand and cooperate with the rules in place to promote their safety and welfare. For example, they know where they need to store their personal belongings and remember they have to care and share with others. The childminder gives children lots of praise for using good manners. She models respectful behaviour and clearly explains dangers, such as why children must not run in the house. The childminder cooks fresh and wholesome meals for children, taking care to adhere to their specific dietary needs. She

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

provides opportunities for children to play actively in the garden or at the park, which benefits their health and fitness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246351 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1053293 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Ellesmere Port. She provides out-of- school care on Monday and Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding 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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