Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 27 June 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 is committed to providing a quality service and has made improvements since the last inspection. She knows the children well and provides resources and activities linked to the children's interests to promote their engagement and learning.  The childminder is very caring and positive with the children. She is attentive to their care needs and offers them affection and support when they need it. Children show they are happy and secure as they enjoy their time playing with the childminder.  The childminder provides a very welcoming, well-resourced environment, both inside and outdoors. Children develop good levels of independence as they choose and access resources by themselves.  Young children demonstrate high levels of engagement and concentration as they participate in sensory play.  The childminder has good partnerships in place with parents. They leave positive feedback for her and value the care and attention she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's vocabulary and promote the rapid development of communication and language skills.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to use number names and number language in play with children.

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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

 use all opportunities to model new language and help children to extend their vocabulary and communication skills  extend opportunities for children to learn number names and number language during play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time observing interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector saw all of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and procedures.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documents, including policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to some parents and read the comments made by others, to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and implements effective policies and procedures, which help to underpin her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and manage any concerns she may have about their welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments and ensures the environment is safe, secure and free from hazards. The childminder evaluates her provision and actively seeks the views of parents to help her find ways to improve her practice and the experiences for children. This has led to her introducing more outings and trips to help broaden children's experiences, such as visits to the local zoo and aquarium. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities and links with other childminders to support improvements and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn through exploration and provides a range of sensory opportunities to support this. For example, children confidently explore the sounds different instruments make and investigate the shape, movement and texture of a range of natural materials. Overall, the childminder supports the development of communication and language skills appropriately through conversation and commentary on young children's play. She listens carefully to their early speech and promotes the correct pronunciation of words through repetition. The childminder collects detailed information from parents about children's starting points and completes regular observations of the children's ongoing learning. This helps her to plan challenging activities linked to their individual development needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains a calm atmosphere and children demonstrate that they feel safe in her care as they confidently explore the environment. The childminder focuses on each child's uniqueness and she responds to their individual needs well. For instance, she quickly notices when young children are becoming tired or hungry and addresses this quickly and effectively. The childminder is a good role model and encourages the use of good manners. She spends time playing with children and listens to them carefully, valuing all their interactions. The childminder provides children with lots of positive praise and encouragement which helps to nurture their self-esteem. She promotes healthy eating and children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and eagerly join in with the activities provided. They develop good physical skills. For example, young children are supported and encouraged as they develop early walking skills and show control as they carefully build towers with the blocks. Children are expressive and communicate well, showing their enjoyment through laughs and smiles. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452157 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1058535 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The childminder operates her provision from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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